HEALTHWATCH Surrey is launching its Community Cash Fund for 2017/8 to help individuals and small groups undertake projects to boost the well-being for people in Surrey.

Last year, the fund supported 10 projects including ‘Come Knit with Me’ – a knitting and social group supporting people living with dementia and fit-and-fun sessions for dads and their children to develop an educational support group.

Healthwatch Surrey’s Jacquie Pond said: “It has been fantastic to be able support such brilliant projects with the Community Cash Fund and we are delighted to be able to run the fund again this year.

“If you have an idea that will help people to speak up about local health services, that will boost their well-being, this is your chance to make it happen.

“You don’t have to be from a registered charity or group – all projects will be judged on merit.”

Interested groups or individuals have to complete a short application form by Friday, September 8, and the winners will be announced on Saturday, September 16.

The projects need to meet the following criteria:–

• Increase the participation and involvement of disadvantaged communities in health and social care related services.

• Increase feedback from hard to reach or seldom heard communities about health and social care services.

• Improve well-being of hard to reach or seldom heard communities through involvement.

More information about the fund and how to apply can be found at: www.health watchsurrey.co.uk