NWBC Green Space Strategy - Public Consultation
The Borough Council’s activity within green and open spaces has been framed by a ten-year Green Space Strategy, against which significant progress has been made. The period covered by the Strategy, however, has now come to an end. The Authority, therefore, has drafted a new Strategy, which details the vison and focus for future green space provision within North Warwickshire. Although it is very much a working document, the draft is now ready for comment and, as such, we would like all parish and town councils to have an input into the final Strategy by completing a short online survey. The survey will allow your thoughts to be captured and for the inclusion of all green and open spaces, including those not owned by the Borough Council. You can access the draft document, supporting evidence and survey here.
As well as providing an opportunity for your local council to contribute to the future development of green and open space across North Warwickshire, the survey also includes a section for you to list the names and details of other local organisations that may wish to input into this important process. The deadline for completed surveys is 31 August 2019.
In addition to the survey, the Community Development team at the Borough Council will be delivering a series of community events in green spaces over the summer, with a view to acquiring and understanding the communities thoughts on their local green spaces and to find residents who would like to participate in their development in the future. A full list of these events and the relevant dates will be updated on the Authority’s website shortly.
If you have any questions regarding the Green Space Strategy or the associated consultation process please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Emma McKay
Engagement and Funding Officer
North Warwickshire Borough Council |
The Council House | South Street | Atherstone | CV9 1DE
01827 719 356
The Borough Council’s activity within green and open spaces has been framed by a ten-year Green Space Strategy, against which significant progress has been made. The period covered by the Strategy, however, has now come to an end. The Authority, therefore, has drafted a new Strategy, which details the vison and focus for future green space provision within North Warwickshire. Although it is very much a working document, the draft is now ready for comment and, as such, we would like all parish and town councils to have an input into the final Strategy by completing a short online survey. The survey will allow your thoughts to be captured and for the inclusion of all green and open spaces, including those not owned by the Borough Council. You can access the draft document, supporting evidence and survey here.
As well as providing an opportunity for your local council to contribute to the future development of green and open space across North Warwickshire, the survey also includes a section for you to list the names and details of other local organisations that may wish to input into this important process. The deadline for completed surveys is 31 August 2019.
In addition to the survey, the Community Development team at the Borough Council will be delivering a series of community events in green spaces over the summer, with a view to acquiring and understanding the communities thoughts on their local green spaces and to find residents who would like to participate in their development in the future. A full list of these events and the relevant dates will be updated on the Authority’s website shortly.
If you have any questions regarding the Green Space Strategy or the associated consultation process please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Emma McKay
Engagement and Funding Officer
North Warwickshire Borough Council |
The Council House | South Street | Atherstone | CV9 1DE
01827 719 356
Mental Health Telephone Helpline & Webchat Survey 2019
The Better Health, Better Care, Better Value Partnership are leading a review of the Mental Health Telephone Helpline and Webchat for Coventry and Warwickshire (the service is currently provided by Mental Health Matters).
As part of this review we want to hear from a wide range of people about what they feel is important about the service, including what is working well and what could be improved. You can provide feedback whether or not you have actually used the service. We also welcome feedback from individuals or organisations who refer or signpost to the service. This information will help us to review the service and help plan the best service in the future.
To feed back your views and experiences please complete the anonymous online survey using this link or by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask.
Survey closes 7th June.
The Better Health, Better Care, Better Value Partnership are leading a review of the Mental Health Telephone Helpline and Webchat for Coventry and Warwickshire (the service is currently provided by Mental Health Matters).
As part of this review we want to hear from a wide range of people about what they feel is important about the service, including what is working well and what could be improved. You can provide feedback whether or not you have actually used the service. We also welcome feedback from individuals or organisations who refer or signpost to the service. This information will help us to review the service and help plan the best service in the future.
To feed back your views and experiences please complete the anonymous online survey using this link or by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask.
Survey closes 7th June.
Accommodation With Support (Care Homes) Services
Warwickshire County Council, together with its partners NHS South Warwickshire CCG and NHS Warwickshire North CCG, is reviewing the Accommodation With Support Services that it commissions.
Accommodation With Support Services are care home (with or without nursing) services for adults aged 18 years and over who have high support needs; and older people aged 65 years and over; and those who require accommodation with personal and/or nursing care.
The purpose of this review is to establish if the care home services provided in Warwickshire are meeting residents’ needs, are safe and effective, and whether people supported have a good experience of care received.
We are seeking the views of people that are currently residents of Warwickshire care homes as well as those of their families, carers, professionals working with care homes and any general member of the public who wishes to feed back on how Accommodation With Support Services are provided currently, and what we could do to improve these services going forward.
The survey closes on 26 June 2019.
You can access it using this link or by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask
Warwickshire County Council, together with its partners NHS South Warwickshire CCG and NHS Warwickshire North CCG, is reviewing the Accommodation With Support Services that it commissions.
Accommodation With Support Services are care home (with or without nursing) services for adults aged 18 years and over who have high support needs; and older people aged 65 years and over; and those who require accommodation with personal and/or nursing care.
The purpose of this review is to establish if the care home services provided in Warwickshire are meeting residents’ needs, are safe and effective, and whether people supported have a good experience of care received.
We are seeking the views of people that are currently residents of Warwickshire care homes as well as those of their families, carers, professionals working with care homes and any general member of the public who wishes to feed back on how Accommodation With Support Services are provided currently, and what we could do to improve these services going forward.
The survey closes on 26 June 2019.
You can access it using this link or by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask
Warwickshire Careers Strategy 2019/20 - 2024/25
Warwickshire County Council recognises the importance of careers advice and employability skills, and has invested over a number of years in our Skills for Employment programme to support schools, colleges and employers to work more closely together. Following the publication of the National Careers Strategy in 2017, we have identified the opportunity to develop a more localised Careers Strategy for Warwickshire.
This is an all-age strategy, focussing on supporting both our adult population who may want or need to change careers during their working life, and our young people as they prepare for the world of work. Through this Careers Strategy, we would like to place a particular focus on supporting our more vulnerable residents (such as those with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) to move into employment.
We are asking for feedback on this draft strategy to help inform a final version of the Careers Strategy 2019/20 - 2024/25.
We welcome all feedback and comments to help us make sure we get this strategy right for the residents, businesses and key organisations and stakeholders of Warwickshire. Anyone who is interested can comment.
This consultation will close on 26 July.
You can access it using this link or by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask
Warwickshire County Council recognises the importance of careers advice and employability skills, and has invested over a number of years in our Skills for Employment programme to support schools, colleges and employers to work more closely together. Following the publication of the National Careers Strategy in 2017, we have identified the opportunity to develop a more localised Careers Strategy for Warwickshire.
This is an all-age strategy, focussing on supporting both our adult population who may want or need to change careers during their working life, and our young people as they prepare for the world of work. Through this Careers Strategy, we would like to place a particular focus on supporting our more vulnerable residents (such as those with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) to move into employment.
We are asking for feedback on this draft strategy to help inform a final version of the Careers Strategy 2019/20 - 2024/25.
We welcome all feedback and comments to help us make sure we get this strategy right for the residents, businesses and key organisations and stakeholders of Warwickshire. Anyone who is interested can comment.
This consultation will close on 26 July.
You can access it using this link or by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service urge residents to have their say!
Warwickshire residents are being urged to have their say and get involved with shaping the future of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service by giving their views on its draft Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) Action Plan for the years 2019/2020.
So what is an IRMP? As a fire and rescue service, we are required to regularly review and assess the full range of foreseeable risks with the potential to impact upon the communities of Warwickshire, to ensure that we effectively plan and prepare, making the best use of our resources and maximise our efforts around our prevention, protection and response services across the whole county, with a particular focus on those who are the most vulnerable.
As part of our ongoing commitment to consult and engage with our communities, we are keen to ensure that residents and stakeholders have the opportunity to have their say on any actions which may impact on their community or the county as a whole.
With this in mind, we are inviting residents and other interested parties to give their views on a number of proposed actions outlined in our draft IRMP Action Plan 2019/20. These include the proposal of an additional fire station within the Rugby area and asking for views on potential options for future fire station locations in Nuneaton and North Warwickshire.
You can find out more about these by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask
Closing date: 16th June 2019.
Warwickshire residents are being urged to have their say and get involved with shaping the future of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service by giving their views on its draft Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) Action Plan for the years 2019/2020.
So what is an IRMP? As a fire and rescue service, we are required to regularly review and assess the full range of foreseeable risks with the potential to impact upon the communities of Warwickshire, to ensure that we effectively plan and prepare, making the best use of our resources and maximise our efforts around our prevention, protection and response services across the whole county, with a particular focus on those who are the most vulnerable.
As part of our ongoing commitment to consult and engage with our communities, we are keen to ensure that residents and stakeholders have the opportunity to have their say on any actions which may impact on their community or the county as a whole.
With this in mind, we are inviting residents and other interested parties to give their views on a number of proposed actions outlined in our draft IRMP Action Plan 2019/20. These include the proposal of an additional fire station within the Rugby area and asking for views on potential options for future fire station locations in Nuneaton and North Warwickshire.
You can find out more about these by visiting www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask
Closing date: 16th June 2019.
Parish of All Souls - search for a new vicar
As you may already be aware, Revd Stephen Banks will be moving on to a new post in July and we are beginning to think about the process of finding a successor, which involves putting together a parish profile. As the parish system of the Church of England encompasses every member of the community, we are inviting not only church members but the wider community to give their views via this questionnaire to help us in our quest to find the right person to minister in our parish..
Questionnaires can be returned to any of the people below:
As you may already be aware, Revd Stephen Banks will be moving on to a new post in July and we are beginning to think about the process of finding a successor, which involves putting together a parish profile. As the parish system of the Church of England encompasses every member of the community, we are inviting not only church members but the wider community to give their views via this questionnaire to help us in our quest to find the right person to minister in our parish..
Questionnaires can be returned to any of the people below:
A survey has been launched to find out more about the unique health and wellbeing needs of Warwickshire’s various local communities.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and its partners recognise that the needs of different communities throughout the county will differ greatly depending on a range of factors such as population demographics, infrastructure, community safety and many more.
As part of a larger project to gain more insight into life in Warwickshire’s communities, a survey has opened for residents to let the county council know what, in their opinion, the current health and wellbeing needs of their area are and any ideas they have for improvement.
The responses to this survey will form part of the 2018-2020 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and will help inform service delivery and development.
Councillor Les Caborn, WCC Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Understanding people’s needs on a local level and improving our knowledge of existing community and third sector provision in local areas will enable us to ensure the right service is delivered in the right place at the right time to the right people. There is no-one better placed to tell us about the needs of a community than the people who live there – whether you have a lot to say or there’s just a couple of things you want us to know, we want to hear from you.”
The survey will close on Sunday 15 July and takes about ten minutes to complete. To have your say, go to http://bit.ly/JSNAResidents. or click on the title of this article.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and its partners recognise that the needs of different communities throughout the county will differ greatly depending on a range of factors such as population demographics, infrastructure, community safety and many more.
As part of a larger project to gain more insight into life in Warwickshire’s communities, a survey has opened for residents to let the county council know what, in their opinion, the current health and wellbeing needs of their area are and any ideas they have for improvement.
The responses to this survey will form part of the 2018-2020 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and will help inform service delivery and development.
Councillor Les Caborn, WCC Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Understanding people’s needs on a local level and improving our knowledge of existing community and third sector provision in local areas will enable us to ensure the right service is delivered in the right place at the right time to the right people. There is no-one better placed to tell us about the needs of a community than the people who live there – whether you have a lot to say or there’s just a couple of things you want us to know, we want to hear from you.”
The survey will close on Sunday 15 July and takes about ten minutes to complete. To have your say, go to http://bit.ly/JSNAResidents. or click on the title of this article.
Review of Community Based Older People Day Opportunities Services
Warwickshire County Council is reviewing the community based Older People Day Opportunities Services that it provides. The services support older people and their relatives/carers to access a day service and give them the opportunity to mix with similar aged people. The services offer activities to help support individuals' health and wellbeing and can also provide an opportunity for carers, family members or friends to have a break from the caring role.
The council is undertaking this review to find out if services are meeting the needs of those that are using them and their relatives/carers. This includes finding out whether older people in Warwickshire feel part of their local community and are not isolated. Loneliness and social isolation is a significant and growing issue for older people in particular, we want to gather your thoughts on the topic and how we can tackle this issue.
We are seeking the views of people that are currently using the council's community based Older People Day Opportunities services and their families, carers, as well as the wider public who wish to contribute their thoughts on how the community based Older People Day Opportunities service offer could be refined and improved.
How to Take part
Warwickshire County Council is reviewing the community based Older People Day Opportunities Services that it provides. The services support older people and their relatives/carers to access a day service and give them the opportunity to mix with similar aged people. The services offer activities to help support individuals' health and wellbeing and can also provide an opportunity for carers, family members or friends to have a break from the caring role.
The council is undertaking this review to find out if services are meeting the needs of those that are using them and their relatives/carers. This includes finding out whether older people in Warwickshire feel part of their local community and are not isolated. Loneliness and social isolation is a significant and growing issue for older people in particular, we want to gather your thoughts on the topic and how we can tackle this issue.
We are seeking the views of people that are currently using the council's community based Older People Day Opportunities services and their families, carers, as well as the wider public who wish to contribute their thoughts on how the community based Older People Day Opportunities service offer could be refined and improved.
How to Take part
- Complete the online survey.
- Pick up a paper copy of the survey from your local Warwickshire library
- Request a paper copy by phone (01926 743420).
Local Theft
Overnight on the 13th/14th November, unknown offender(s) entered a rural business near Alvecote and stole two safes.
If you saw anyone or a vehicle acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 51 of 14/11/18, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@Warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.
Overnight on the 13th/14th November, unknown offender(s) entered a rural business near Alvecote and stole two safes.
If you saw anyone or a vehicle acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 51 of 14/11/18, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@Warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.
For All Residents in North Warwickshire District By RURAL-WATCH on Oct 21, 2018 02:06 pm
An opportunity to speak to organisations in an informal setting regarding any issues, concerns, receive advice or support, including the police (meet and chat to your local officers), Fire service (details on smoke alarms and home safety checks), Trading Standards (scams, fraud, unwanted phone calls and rogue traders), NWBC (fly tipping, youth provision and other services), WCC (community safety initiatives and other services), cyber crime and business crime advisors, Neighbourhood Watch – see the range of security equipment available, Community Speed Watch – is a speeding an issue where you live, could this scheme be something you are interested in? Citizens Advice on a range of topics, Heart – grants available to keep people safe in their homes, Time Out to support people in their communities, plus lots more.
Tuesday 23rd October, 7 to 9pm at Coleshill Town Hall, parking provided opposite at Chantry House. Refreshments available from the WI.
Thursday 25th October, 6 to 8pm at The Queen Elizabeth School, Atherstone, parking provided in car park next to school, refreshments available on night.
Please let as many people know as possible about these events. A unique chance to have lots of authorities and organisations is one place to help and answer any questions you may have.
An opportunity to speak to organisations in an informal setting regarding any issues, concerns, receive advice or support, including the police (meet and chat to your local officers), Fire service (details on smoke alarms and home safety checks), Trading Standards (scams, fraud, unwanted phone calls and rogue traders), NWBC (fly tipping, youth provision and other services), WCC (community safety initiatives and other services), cyber crime and business crime advisors, Neighbourhood Watch – see the range of security equipment available, Community Speed Watch – is a speeding an issue where you live, could this scheme be something you are interested in? Citizens Advice on a range of topics, Heart – grants available to keep people safe in their homes, Time Out to support people in their communities, plus lots more.
Tuesday 23rd October, 7 to 9pm at Coleshill Town Hall, parking provided opposite at Chantry House. Refreshments available from the WI.
Thursday 25th October, 6 to 8pm at The Queen Elizabeth School, Atherstone, parking provided in car park next to school, refreshments available on night.
Please let as many people know as possible about these events. A unique chance to have lots of authorities and organisations is one place to help and answer any questions you may have.
We want to know about Home Care in Warwickshire
Healthwatch Warwickshire is conducting a survey of users of Home Care services, and their family and friends.
As the local health and social care consumer champion, our aim is to find out about people's experiences and report them back - so that improvements can be made that benefit everyone.
If you receive Home Care, or know someone who does, please complete our short online survey here.
We will compile our findings in a report for publication in May 2018, so would love to hear people's views by then.
Thank you, your experiences can help make a difference.
email: info@healthwatchwarwickshire.co.uk
phone: 01926 422823
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Healthwatch Warwickshire is conducting a survey of users of Home Care services, and their family and friends.
As the local health and social care consumer champion, our aim is to find out about people's experiences and report them back - so that improvements can be made that benefit everyone.
If you receive Home Care, or know someone who does, please complete our short online survey here.
We will compile our findings in a report for publication in May 2018, so would love to hear people's views by then.
Thank you, your experiences can help make a difference.
email: info@healthwatchwarwickshire.co.uk
phone: 01926 422823
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HS2 Phase 2b: West Midlands - Leeds
Public information Events
In July 2017, the Secretary of State for Transport confirmed the preferred route for HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds (known as Phase 2b) which will pass every close to our villages. HS2 are holding a series of information events in June and July 2018, at which they will be sharing further details of the evolving design for the railway. This will include their proposals for the location of construction sites, infrastructure associated with the railway and the realignment of major roads and public rights of way. The new information they are sharing is work in progress and may change as they continue to refine the design, complete environmental assessments and take into consideration further feedback. They hope you will take the opportunity to view and discuss their emerging plans with members of the team at one of the events. If you are unable to attend any of the events the new information on the evolving design will be available at www.hs2.org.uk from Monday 4 June. The events will run from Monday 4 June 2018 to Saturday 14 July 2018.
www.hs2.org.uk
Eastern Leg – West Midlands to Leeds
Saturday 16 June 12pm - 5pm
The Wilnecote School, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth B77 5LF
Monday 18 June 2pm - 8pm
Best Western Yew Lodge Hotel, 33 Packington Hill, Kegworth DE74 2DF
Wednesday 20 June 2pm - 8pm
Kingsbury Community and Youth Centre, Pear Tree Avenue, Kingsbury B78 2LN
Thursday 12 July 2pm - 8pm
Measham Leisure Centre, High Street, Measham, Swadlincote DE12 7HR
While these dates are confirmed, please check the website www.hs2.org.uk closer to the event in case of any last-minute changes to event dates or venues.
Public information Events
In July 2017, the Secretary of State for Transport confirmed the preferred route for HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds (known as Phase 2b) which will pass every close to our villages. HS2 are holding a series of information events in June and July 2018, at which they will be sharing further details of the evolving design for the railway. This will include their proposals for the location of construction sites, infrastructure associated with the railway and the realignment of major roads and public rights of way. The new information they are sharing is work in progress and may change as they continue to refine the design, complete environmental assessments and take into consideration further feedback. They hope you will take the opportunity to view and discuss their emerging plans with members of the team at one of the events. If you are unable to attend any of the events the new information on the evolving design will be available at www.hs2.org.uk from Monday 4 June. The events will run from Monday 4 June 2018 to Saturday 14 July 2018.
www.hs2.org.uk
Eastern Leg – West Midlands to Leeds
Saturday 16 June 12pm - 5pm
The Wilnecote School, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth B77 5LF
Monday 18 June 2pm - 8pm
Best Western Yew Lodge Hotel, 33 Packington Hill, Kegworth DE74 2DF
Wednesday 20 June 2pm - 8pm
Kingsbury Community and Youth Centre, Pear Tree Avenue, Kingsbury B78 2LN
Thursday 12 July 2pm - 8pm
Measham Leisure Centre, High Street, Measham, Swadlincote DE12 7HR
While these dates are confirmed, please check the website www.hs2.org.uk closer to the event in case of any last-minute changes to event dates or venues.
Do you or someone you know need help over the summer holidays?
(July 2018)
The Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme helps the most vulnerable residents at times of unavoidable crisis. It provides basic and essential help for food and energy. This is provided either in emergency food parcels or with credit for energy.
It is not a cash benefit.
We recognise that some families eligible for free school meals struggle financially and have difficulty covering the period when their children are off school during the school holidays. This Scheme is therefore an opportunity to reach and help those most in need by supporting families with the cost of food for their children over the school holiday period. Applications for support will be taken from Monday 23rd July to Friday 31st August 2018.
So if you (or someone you know) are registered for Free School Meals (FSM) and need some financial support over the summer holidays, please contact the Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme. The telephone contact number is 0800 408 1448 or 01926 359182. Applications can be made by the customer or a service provider. When calling, please make reference to the eligibility for free school meals and explain how the customer is struggling financially.
The Scheme also provides help to those whose needs are more long term, who are vulnerable through an ongoing set of circumstances rather than an immediate crisis. This includes people that are care leavers, victims of domestic violence, former armed forces personnel, or those resettling in a community after a custodial term. Help might take the form of help in furnishing accommodation with basic furniture and appliances. The Local Welfare Scheme will also signpost customers in the direction of other agencies and organisations who can offer help and support. Please contact 0800 408 1448 or 01926 359182 for more information.
(July 2018)
The Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme helps the most vulnerable residents at times of unavoidable crisis. It provides basic and essential help for food and energy. This is provided either in emergency food parcels or with credit for energy.
It is not a cash benefit.
We recognise that some families eligible for free school meals struggle financially and have difficulty covering the period when their children are off school during the school holidays. This Scheme is therefore an opportunity to reach and help those most in need by supporting families with the cost of food for their children over the school holiday period. Applications for support will be taken from Monday 23rd July to Friday 31st August 2018.
So if you (or someone you know) are registered for Free School Meals (FSM) and need some financial support over the summer holidays, please contact the Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme. The telephone contact number is 0800 408 1448 or 01926 359182. Applications can be made by the customer or a service provider. When calling, please make reference to the eligibility for free school meals and explain how the customer is struggling financially.
The Scheme also provides help to those whose needs are more long term, who are vulnerable through an ongoing set of circumstances rather than an immediate crisis. This includes people that are care leavers, victims of domestic violence, former armed forces personnel, or those resettling in a community after a custodial term. Help might take the form of help in furnishing accommodation with basic furniture and appliances. The Local Welfare Scheme will also signpost customers in the direction of other agencies and organisations who can offer help and support. Please contact 0800 408 1448 or 01926 359182 for more information.
Update from the clerk to the Parish Council on the situation regarding the creosote on Shuttington Playing Field:
August 2018
“I had a call from Dave Cutler on Saturday evening to let us know that they are satisfied that they have neutralised the area now and ran the dogs on Saturday.
Consequently they have removed the barriers and cleared away the signs. “
August 2018
“I had a call from Dave Cutler on Saturday evening to let us know that they are satisfied that they have neutralised the area now and ran the dogs on Saturday.
Consequently they have removed the barriers and cleared away the signs. “
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Call for families to try healthy eating app gets Jamie Oliver’s support
Coventry University’s call for families to trial its new healthy eating app, supported by Warwickshire County Council, has received a vote of support from one of the food and nutrition industry’s leading voices. Jamie Oliver’s Foundation has lent its backing to the uni’s appeal for 400 families to download and try its new Innovate UK-funded Health Heroes app, which uses games and goal-setting features to help parents – and their kids – manage meal portion sizes and achieve a balanced diet. Parents are being invited to complete a short survey before and after using the app, during which they will be asked what they think are some of the factors influencing portion sizes – for example existing habits, or use of household objects to guide how much food is on the plate. The app is aimed at families with children aged between 5 and 12. Designed in consultation with parents and developed by Warwick-based health app specialists Evolyst, Health Heroes is underpinned by research carried out by academics in Coventry University’s Centre for Technology Enabled Health Research (CTEHR). Health psychology experts from the centre drew from their own research into behavioural science, designing the app to encourage families to monitor their own eating and dietary habits and change them in a proactive, positive way. The app invites users to log what they eat using colour-coded food groups and hand portion sizes, and gives feedback in the form of an infographic detailing the proportions of food groups being eaten, and suggesting food group goals for the following week. Visual aids, a built-in quiz and daily tips also help families build their knowledge and understanding of nutrition and portion sizes in a fun and engaging way. It is widely recognised – including by the World Health Organisation (WHO) – that current evidence points towards smaller portions of nutritious food being an important part of an effective approach to tackling obesity, particularly in children. It will be available to members of the public to use from Thursday 6 July at healthheroes.co.uk. The website includes information about how to download it to Apple and Android devices. |
Two planning applications for the parish; closing date for comments has passed but the application details can still be viewed.
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