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Grants Available To Support Mental Wellbeing For Islanders

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting applications from small voluntary and community groups to help support the mental health and wellbeing of people across the Island.

The Public Health Team, in partnership with Mental Health Champion Cllr Michael Lilley and IOW Healthwatch has developed a Mental Wellbeing Small Grants Fund to support voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

Cllr Karl Love, cabinet member for adult social care and public health said:

“Evidence has shown that national policies to prevent the spread of this virus have had a major impact on mental health and wellbeing.

“Some of those affected had previously experienced good mental health and wellbeing and have quickly recovered, however, for others the impact will be felt for a long time.

"We therefore wanted to support the role of the Mental Health Champion empowering and supporting community based solutions, improving wellbeing and our collective mental health.”

Grants of up to £5,000

The one-off grants for up to £5,000, will acknowledge the link between physical and mental health and focus on people and communities who are most at risk of mental ill health including:

  • unpaid carers,
  • veterans,
  • older people,
  • those disproportionately impacted by Covid-19

These projects will be embedded in communities and will be responsive to local needs.

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