Communities Can: A collaborative approach

The effects of the pandemic are likely to hit the finances of One Colchester partners hard and at the same time as our services facing increased demand.

Likewise, the resource challenges facing our health and social care services, other statutory bodies and our local voluntary community services is significant.

A worsening of the financial and wider resource situation, in combination with a likely increase in demand, means we have no choice but to do more with less, to work smarter, and to work together.

The pooling of our resources, whereever possible, will provide maximum impact. While the pandemic has created challenges for the future that are still not fully known, it has also brought communities together, increased volunteering, and has transformed the way services are delivered.

We can learn from this and ensure this cohesion helps our most vulnerable communities to further develop resilience during the challenges ahead.