Community Groups

We are the county’s independent health and social care watchdog. We collect your opinions and experiences to inform and influence those who run your health and social care services. We can also provide help and advice if you have a question about local health services – please get in touch!

Social prescribing is a free service run by Age UK that offers a range of local, non-medical activities that can help to improve your health and support you to make the most of life. Social prescribing works to connect you to local, community sector organisations, activities, opportunities and support, aiming to take a more holistic approach to your health and wellbeing.

GO Active is a county-wide initiative to support adults over the age of 16 into getting more active.Through partnerships with leisure providers, local authorities and other deliverers, the initiative makes a variety of exercise types more accessible to everyone.They offer many programmes within the initiative, including GO Active Get Healthy with Diabetes, GO Active Gold, GO Active Healthy Mind and Disability & Inclusive Activities.

We are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

Join a local group to meet people, try something new, or do more of what you love. See what's happening soon in your area.