This presentation was given at the joint Norfolk RCC and Norfolk Rural Forum meeting in Feb 2010 in response to the Audit Commissions highlighting of rural service delivery within Norfolk.
5. Understanding the issues OCSI Research Highlighting the rural share of deprivation Population Households lacking central heating People with limiting long term illness No qualifications Pension Credit Claimants IB/SDA Claimants Lone Parent Households JSA Claimants Income Support Claimants Households With No Car Income Deprivation Affecting Children Working Age Client Group Overcrowded Households Social Rented Housing
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9. Hidden Deprivation 1 excellent 5 Ok 10 big problem A = 2 B = 10 C = 3 Our area (e.g. SOA) Average = 5 so everything must be O.K.?
Community Support- Helping Communities all the way from identifying needs to delivering solutions with friendly support and genuine expertise. Rural Advocacy- To provide a voice to rural communities to ensure that decisions on services, policies and strategies do not discriminate against them and adequately serve and reflect their needs. Developing Solutions- To research, consult and develop initiatives to solve the problems faced by our communities
No qualification JSA Claimants Social Rented Housing Challenges perception where funding is needed (traditional urban focus)
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