Wellington Cares is a new project for 2026 funded by £50,000 from the Accelerated Reform Fund (ARF). After the soft launch of the Kings Arms Community Hub in the summer of 2025, it was clear that there was an unmet need for adult social care support and early intervention. Residents and partners reported that service information is fragmented, making it difficult to access support, and unpaid carers are often hidden and unsupported.
To address this, we have secured ARF funding to:
- Deliver partnership and coordination, lead the carer awareness campaign, and manage service signposting to improve access and early intervention.
- Create and maintain a digital community directory on the Town Council website
- Deliver community engagement events and campaigns to capture community voice and raise awareness of available support
- Provide training and support for volunteers and micro-providers
We have employed Rob Odams to facilitate this project and he started his role as Temporary Project Co-Ordinator in January 2026. We are in the early stages at the moment but this page will be filling up with information as the project grows.
