BRUNELCARE, a Bristol-based charity supporting older people in the South West, has been successfully awarded the contract for “Help When You Need It: Older People in the Community”.
The contract forms part of Bristol City Council’s Adult Social Care provision and enables Brunelcare to support people over the age of 55 within the community.
Janice Clements, Brunelcare’s HWYNI manager, said: “I’m proud to be leading the HWYNI project alongside Sue Northall, and we are both truly inspired to hear how it’s helping people thrive while living with us.
“It’s a meaningful and important initiative, and I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve secured the funding to continue making a real difference in people’s lives.”
Help When You Need It is a free and confidential service designed to support adults aged 55 and over, both within the Brunelcare network and across the wider community. The project aims to promote independence and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, help with debts, financial struggles and benefits, and strengthen community connections for older people.
Thanks to dedicated funding, Brunelcare can provide a skilled team who work closely with individuals to achieve this.
Support is offered through a short-term programme, typically lasting up to three months, beginning with a tailored plan created after a referral. Referrals can be made by individuals, family members or professionals. This flexible service allows people to return for additional support when needed and plays a vital role in the community.
By reducing demand on health and social care services and making support more accessible, HWYNI delivers lasting impact for both individuals and public services.