From the HELLASTONChellaston ACTION Residents’ GROUP

Association

SUPPORTING RESIDENTS – OUR LOCAL AREA CO-ORDINATOR

Marissa Jefford isIssue a newly 2 appointed ‘Local Area Coordinator’ for ChellastonJuly 2016 and . She works for City Council and has previously been working in

the area of Derby. In March, she was redeployed to & Shelton Lock as a ‘ward coordinator’ to support local residents as part of the ‘Community Response Hub’ which was set up to provide an emergency response to those most in need throughout the lockdown.

What is Local Area Coordination? Marissa says that is essentially about helping people to identify what a ‘good life’ looks like for them, and working with them to make positive changes. People want to make contact with others for a wide variety of reasons, perhaps because they feel isolated and want to make new connections or they want to become more involved in their communities. They may require help to navigate systems and processes with which they may be unfamiliar or they may lack confidence. Everyone’s needs are different and there is no “one size fits all” solution. Hence there is a need for the personal approach which is where Marissa comes in.

These are some of the things that Marissa can help you with: • Making it easier for you to get the information, support and services you need • Help with problems you may have as well as helping you to find new things to do • Providing ideas and options that you may not have considered before using knowledge of area • Helping you to meet new people, connect with old friends and become more involved in your community

Marissa will always take time to listen to anyone who contacts her so that she understands what could be best for them and how to make it happen. She welcomes people getting in touch for a friendly chat - here’s how to contact Marissa: by phone on 07766 602619 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Contact details for The Chellaston Residents’ Association: www.chellaston.org.uk [email protected]