the rural social scheme
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The Rural Social Scheme
In South West Mayo
john corless
South West Mayo
Mayo – a big county.South West Mayo area...... almost half the area of the county,....and covers almost half the
population.
Westport
Castlebar
3 Supervisors
Claremorris2 Supervisors
Ballinrobe
2 Supervisors
Louisburgh
2 Supervisors
Newport
1 Supervisor
Mayo Abbey
Ballindine
Structure
RSS Commenced in September 2004By October 2008 –
10 Schemes191 Participants
Co-Ordinator, 10 SupervisorsPart-time Administrator
RSS Sub Committee
Reports to the board of SWMDC,...provides guidance and strategic direction...for programme implementation.Membership includes:IFA, Teagasc, Statutory and Community Representatives.
Some Figures
We serve 133 Community groups
With 191 Participants- 136 Male- 55 Female
Social Care and care for the elderly, Community Care for both pre-school and after school groups.
Serving 23 Communities30 Participants
- 28 Female- 2 Male
Location
Currently operates measures in all areas.
Meals delivery service operates in four areas–
Louisburgh, Mayo Abbey,Castlebar,Ballindine.
Numbers1 in 20 elderly underweight.As they get older figure rises.Community meals delivered to 7% of
elderly population in USA Australia – 5%Ireland and UK – 2%14.2% over 65 in Connaught.National average 11%
No Legislative Framework
Left to Community and Social groups to deliver. HSE very supportive.RSS a vital ingredient.
More Numbers
Delivering:
85 meals per week from Louisburgh. 80 meals a week from Mayo Abbey.120 meals a week from Ballindine.400 meals a week from Castlebar.
AchievementsHot, nutritious meals three days a week
to 200 service users.Meals at childcare facilities.Production of organic vegetables.Communication/Contact.Excellent relationships with stakeholders.Developed best practice.Developed successful template.
AchievementsHot, nutritious meals three days a week
to 200 service users.Meals at childcare facilities.Production of organic vegetables.Communication/Contact.Excellent relationships with stakeholders.Developed best practice.Developed successful template.
Lessons Learned
Start small.Listen.Communities must take charge.High standards – exceed EHO
requirements.Start working and keep working
with HSE and EHO.
ChallengesPersonnel.Training.Working with stakeholders.Funding needs – who gets what from
where.Keeping families and communities
involved.High community expectations of RSS
SolutionsIdentifying and utilising RSS Participant
talents.Utilising volunteers.Pro active supervision.Developing relationships with
stakeholders.Regular reminders of role / boundaries
of RSS.
Future Plans
Maintain existing service levels.Identify needs of communities.Identify needs of participants.Identify skill set of participants.Work with communities to meet their
needs by delivering high standard of service.
Some Images
...from South West Mayo
Brigid McGurrin in the kitchen at Mayo Abbey
Teresa Derrig and Carmel Prendergast obviously enjoy chopping parsnips
Eileen Hurst prepares vegetables at Mayo Abbey.
Padraic Chalke gets the Mayo Abbey delivery van ready.
Satisfied customers.
and more satisfied customers.
And another satisfied customer (with keen spectators.)
Warmer Homes
The Warmer Homes Scheme is another service provided by SWMDC.
Base & People
Warmer Homes operates out of Claremorris at Clar ICH offices.
4 Participants Involved.2 Installers2 Admin.
Service Provided
Attic Insulation,Draught Proofing of houses,Lagging Jackets,Energy Saving Bulbs,Energy Saving Advice.
Promotion
Advertising campaign.Local papers,Parish Newsletters,Local Radio,Posters,Word of mouth.
Clients
Elderly,Low Income Families,All South West Mayo Area.Apply for service.Sometimes referred by HSE.Application processed.
Numbers
Commenced in September 2006250 houses insulated to date.Typical saving of 30% on heating bill,
- 25% on water heating bill,- 80% on lighting bill.
Plus the environmental impact.
ChallengesRecruiting Personnel- have to be able
to do the work and work with elderly. It isn’t for everyone.
Training.Surveying houses / Prioritising Clients.Working with clients.Reassuring clients as to nature of work.Health & Safety.
Solutions
Training. Draw up criteria for prioritising
clients. Work closely with SEI and ESB.Regular visits to clients by supervisor.Ongoing review of operations.
Future Plans
Continue to provide a high standard of service.
Become involved in Care & RepairProgramme.
Looking for new opportunities in energysaving areas.
Some Images
...from Warmer Homes
RSS Participants getting ready to insulate an attic.
Work in progress
Insulation in place.
Government Intervention
History of Important and successful initiatives.
Free Education Introduced by Donagh O’Malley TD in 1966 – came in in 1969 Along with school bus service and
RTCs provided access to education for all..
Other Initiatives
Children’s Allowance 1 Aug 1944. Half a Crown for third and subsequent children. Introduced by Seán Lemass TD.
Minister for Supplies, Industry and Commerce.
Went on to replace Eamonn DeValera as Taoiseach.
Significance of RSSTime will be the judge. RSS has potential to equal the Free
Education and Children’s Allowance Interventions.Legacy of Minister Ó Cuív Who knows...... may even achieve high office of Lemass and his Grandfather.
ConclusionRSS working well in South West Mayo. They say you can judge a community by how it treats its elders. In South West Mayo we keep them
warm, cut their fuel bills and give them hot nutritious dinners.
Questions
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