Youngsters are invited to have their say
YOUNG people are being invited to share their views on Tamworth’s leisure, recreation, physical activity and wellbeing.
Following on from a recent launch of the adult community survey, Tamworth Borough Council has also launched a similar survey for young people aged between 10–18. The survey will be shared with local schools and community groups.
Questions about what Tamworth offers to encourage youngsters to lead a healthy and active lifestyle; what school activities and after school clubs are available and what might stop someone becoming more active and engaging in local opportunities, are just some of those included.
Responses are anonymous and will be used to understand what can be offered or improved.
The survey will take around 10 - 12 minutes to complete.
To take part, go to https:// www.surveymonkey.com/ r/TamworthBCYoung PeopleSurvey.
Hannah Peate, assistant director for environment, culture and wellbeing at Tamworth Borough Council, said: “We’re encouraging young people to take part in this survey as feedback will help us look at children and young adults physical and wellbeing priorities.
“We really want to hear young people’s thoughts and views so we can gain a real understanding of what is important and how we can help to improve access to facilities and activities across the whole of the borough.”
The adult community survey ‘Move More’, is still open to residents at https:// tinyurl.com/ MoveMoreTamworth.
A NEW era of community mental health in Tamworth is underway after the official opening of a £2m renovation and expansion.
The formerly vacant Cherry Orchard site, in Hospital Street near to the town centre, now serves as the base for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MPFT) adult community mental health services in the area following the completion of the big £2.4m project.
The centre provides purpose built facilities in the heart of the community to deliver services that more effectively meet the needs of local people.
Alongside the refurbishment of the existing building, additional clinical space has been constructed; this will enable teams to offer further support to those in need.
A ceremony was held at Cherry Orchard to mark its official opening and to unveil a plaque naming the new group room after George Bryan OBE in recognition of his championing of mental health services in Tamworth.
Among the guests marking the occasion were Mr Bryan’s son, Colin Bryan OBE, and grandsons George and Bill.
Jennie Collier, managing director for MPFT’s Staffordshire and Stokeon-Trent Care Group, who joined Colin Bryan in unveiling the plaque, said: “We are delighted to have invested £2.4m into renovating and expanding the Cherry Orchard site in Tamworth, and were honoured to welcome members of George Bryan’s family to join us in marking the occasion.
“In the heart of Tamworth, Cherry Orchard is conceived from the understanding that mental health is an integral part of our overall health. It stands as a symbol of our dedication to breaking down the barriers and stigma associated with mental health, offering support, guidance, and care to those who need it the most.
“We are pleased that service users are already benefiting from this new and improved facility, which serves as a base for adult community mental health services in the area.
“MPFT is investing in the future of health and care to make life better for the communities we serve, and we are proud to have invested £2.4m into renovating and expanding the formerly vacant Cherry Orchard site in Tamworth.
“This development enables our community mental health teams to work more closely than ever before to deliver services that more effectively meet the needs of local people.
“Alongside the refurbishment of the existing building, additional clinical space has been constructed; this will enable our teams to offer additional support to those in need.”
Welcoming the news, Councillor Chris Bain, health and wellbeing scrutiny committee chair at Tamworth Borough Council, told the Herald: “I am delighted to see Cherry Orchard delivering a service to the people of Tamworth. We will continue to press the ICB (integrated care board) and MPFT about future provision, but this is a great start.”