People who have "fallen through the cracks" are the focus of a new scheme offering support such as counselling to people living in parts of Ashfield. The Coxmoor and Kirkby areas have been chosen as the focus of the Vulnerable Adult Support Scheme, targeted at people such as domestic abuse survivors and those suffering with their mental health.
It brings together authorities such as the NHS, council and police so that people with "complex needs" have just one point of contact. Those behind the project hope it will make it easier for people to access support such as help with substance misuse and guidance on getting back into employment.
Ashfield District Council, which has launched the scheme alongside Nottinghamshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, says 17 people have already been helped. One of the areas of focus has been on identifying vulnerable people in areas where those who have had their properties closed may move to.
