It has just been announced that the Cearns community has been awarded a total of £53,136 through the Aspiring Communities, which will cover the cost of a Development Worker for the area for a period of 15 months.

This funding also includes a sum for development work and the role of the Development Worker will be to establish groups in the community based on its feedback and to carry out a needs assessment, which will identify any gaps in service.

The intention is to maximise Tigh Ceilidh use and host a number of outreach surgeries run by ‘Quit Your Way’ smoking cessation service, HHP, TIG etc.

The Development Worker will, with the support of Mary Maclean, NHSWI Fas Fallain Manager, and Sharon Reid, CnES Community Learning and Development, facilitate a number of events throughout their period of employment, including training and educational opportunities.

For further information please contact Mary Maclean, Fas Fallain Manager, tel. 01851 762014 or email: marymaclean1@nhs.net