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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. Newport 1 Supervisor. Castlebar 3 Supervisors. Westport. Mayo Abbey. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Rural Social Scheme
In South West Mayo
john corless
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South West Mayo
Mayo – a big county.South West Mayo area...... almost half the area of the county,....and covers almost half the
population.
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Westport
Castlebar
3 Supervisors
Claremorris2 Supervisors
Ballinrobe
2 Supervisors
Louisburgh
2 Supervisors
Newport
1 Supervisor
Mayo Abbey
Ballindine
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Structure
RSS Commenced in September 2004By October 2008 –
10 Schemes191 Participants
Co-Ordinator, 10 SupervisorsPart-time Administrator
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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.
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Some Figures
We serve 133 Community groups
With 191 Participants- 136 Male- 55 Female
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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
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Location
Currently operates measures in all areas.
Meals delivery service operates in four areas–
Louisburgh, Mayo Abbey,Castlebar,Ballindine.
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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%
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No Legislative Framework
Left to Community and Social groups to deliver. HSE very supportive.RSS a vital ingredient.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lessons Learned
Start small.Listen.Communities must take charge.High standards – exceed EHO
requirements.Start working and keep working
with HSE and EHO.
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ChallengesPersonnel.Training.Working with stakeholders.Funding needs – who gets what from
where.Keeping families and communities
involved.High community expectations of RSS
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SolutionsIdentifying and utilising RSS Participant
talents.Utilising volunteers.Pro active supervision.Developing relationships with
stakeholders.Regular reminders of role / boundaries
of RSS.
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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.
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Some Images
...from South West Mayo
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Brigid McGurrin in the kitchen at Mayo Abbey
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Teresa Derrig and Carmel Prendergast obviously enjoy chopping parsnips
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Eileen Hurst prepares vegetables at Mayo Abbey.
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Padraic Chalke gets the Mayo Abbey delivery van ready.
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Satisfied customers.
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and more satisfied customers.
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And another satisfied customer (with keen spectators.)
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Warmer Homes
The Warmer Homes Scheme is another service provided by SWMDC.
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Base & People
Warmer Homes operates out of Claremorris at Clar ICH offices.
4 Participants Involved.2 Installers2 Admin.
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Service Provided
Attic Insulation,Draught Proofing of houses,Lagging Jackets,Energy Saving Bulbs,Energy Saving Advice.
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Promotion
Advertising campaign.Local papers,Parish Newsletters,Local Radio,Posters,Word of mouth.
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Clients
Elderly,Low Income Families,All South West Mayo Area.Apply for service.Sometimes referred by HSE.Application processed.
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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.
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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.
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Solutions
Training. Draw up criteria for prioritising
clients. Work closely with SEI and ESB.Regular visits to clients by supervisor.Ongoing review of operations.
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Future Plans
Continue to provide a high standard of service.
Become involved in Care & RepairProgramme.
Looking for new opportunities in energysaving areas.
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Some Images
...from Warmer Homes
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RSS Participants getting ready to insulate an attic.
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Work in progress
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Insulation in place.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Questions
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