Page 73 - Barrow Town Deal Board Agenda 14/4/2020

Summary

The Connected Communities approach helped children to connect with their community, realising their
role and capacity and developing citizenship within it. Survey results found strong bonding social capital

in Ormsgill, with somewhat weak bridging and linking social capital. Groups within Ormsgill that were
identified as being in the greatest need were those with health issues, young mums and children and

young people. In light of these results, it is recommended that Ormsgill:
1. Responds to physical and mental health needs through effective community models of social

prescribing.
2. Develops projects that provide social action opportunities for children and young people,

including those based on the value and impact of intergenerational approaches.
3. Builds on the existing pride and sense of belonging through events like the Big Lunch which can

also provide opportunities to better integrate the Syrian refugees living in the area.

4. Considers activities for young mums: Further research needs to take place to understand the
specific issues faced by young mums, and the sort of activities these women would like to support
them

5. Offers support for people with drug issues in the community which includes volunteering

opportunities, providing employment and personal development opportunities, and could
potentially help to challenge the stigma surrounding drug abuse in the community.

6. Builds linking social capital through new and effective forms of connection and co-produced
services between the community of Ormsgill and the local authorities, and other public agencies

that represent them.

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