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More than 1,100 join Denbighshire Talking Points sessions
The sessions, held between April 2024 and March this year, are delivered by the British Red Cross and Denbighshire County Council as part of the Community Navigators scheme.
They aim to offer practical guidance and support on a range of everyday issues, offering referrals to other services, and housing-related assistance.
In total, 391 sessions were held during the year, receiving 100 per cent positive feedback from attendees who completed follow-up forms.
Ann Lloyd, head of adult social care and homelessness at Denbighshire County Council, said: "We are proud of the impact the Talking Points are having in ensuring the sustainable development of communities based on their strengths and potentials.
"Talking points enable individuals who either have difficulties themselves, or who are caring for or concerned about somebody else, to have an opportunity to have a person-centred conversation about what matters to them and to improve their health and wellbeing with someone face to face.
"Talking Points also give staff the opportunity to network and learn about what is available within their local area to help support Denbighshire citizens.
"We want to see Talking Points continue to develop, allowing our communities to work with us to deliver social care, with local people supporting each other."
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In addition to the Talking Points, Community Navigators ran 140 awareness sessions for residents in collaboration with internal and external organisations.
Councillor Elen Heaton, lead member for health and social care, said: "Talking Points are free, helpful and friendly sessions that are held each weekday for our residents who feel they need a helping hand.
"Residents don't need to book, and can simply turn up.
"The Community Navigators are always ready to chat and support, and can help with a wide range of issues."
Sessions are held every Monday at St Asaph Library; Tuesdays at Rhyl and Ruthin libraries; Wednesdays at Denbigh and Corwen libraries; Thursdays at Llangollen Library; and Fridays at Prestatyn and Rhuddlan libraries.
All sessions run from 10am to 12.30pm, with some bank holiday exceptions.
