Community assets

People need to be able to access a wide range of community assets which are local, flexible and responsive. Through being able to access these resources people can continue to enjoy good quality lives while maximising their independence.

While the use of community assets is part of a broader approach to prevention, these assets are important for the quality of people’s lives whatever period of life they are in. Some people may volunteer and be part of the provision of them while others may use them once in a while but still see them as a key part of being part of a wider community and others will make good use of them.

Community assets are the wide network of services which range from very small, very local services provided by volunteers through to faith groups and community groups, national charities and private companies and businesses. They are all part of the wide network of community assets which provide choice and enable people to engage with others in activities they enjoy and which add meaning to their lives.

In order to deliver this element of the strategy, we will continue to develop local partnerships and support citizens to access community assets through our Neighbourhood Network Schemes, located in each constituency. Our Community Network Support Team will continue to build more welcoming, inclusive, resilient, and supportive communities and build a network of local community-based solutions to prevent and reduce demand for social services.

We must continue to build on the improvements we have already made, to work together in the community across social care, community nursing, therapy services, GP practices and mental health services, to better manage ongoing and long-term conditions and to reduce the risk of citizens experiencing health and care crises.

Page last updated: 3 July 2024