Local and small businesses known as Community Micro Enterprises met with Worcestershire County Council Social Care staff to strengthen community connections.
The first events of their kind were recently held in two locations for Worcestershire County Council staff to meet with small local businesses who provide care and support services.
The two events were held at Berrington Court in Kidderminster and Worcestershire County Cricket Club and offered a great opportunity for Council staff to build relationships with local service providers.
The event was organised in partnership with Community Catalysts, a social enterprise that works to support local people to set up their own service offering a variety of care support and activities for local people.
Staff at the event were able to build personal relationships with the service providers and to better understand what services they offer. The small businesses offer a variety of services, including personal care, hobby-based activities, days out and befriending services.
Councillor Adrian Hardman, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care said: “Thank you to all our staff, local businesses and organisations who attended. Building a stronger relationship between Social Care staff and local businesses helps to create a holistic and high-quality social care service for our residents, that not only helps give people more choice and flexibility, but a greater level of independence and autonomy over the way their care needs are met”.
The event was well attended by social care staff and independent local businesses, with lots of positive feedback from all who were there.
A local business said: “It was a great opportunity to network and put faces to names! Ideal to spread the word about my business! Good to meet other services too!”, while others noted the “positive energy at the event” and how it was an “excellent opportunity to meet those who can connect those who can help with those who need some help.”
If you know someone who could benefit from care services offered in the community, ask your Social Worker or visit the Community Services Directory.
Or, if you want to set up your own small business offering care and support activities, contact your local Community Catalyst who can help you get started.
Leave your details with Launa Brooks via the Community Catalysts website or contact her by calling 07741 260 676, or emailing launa.brooks@communitycatalysts.co.uk.
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