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Funding granted for work on early intervention

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Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed news that two bids to the Police Innovation Fund have been successful securing almost £900k for pioneering work to help support vulnerable people to lead more fulfilling lives.

The Commissioner joined forces with Lancashire Constabulary and other public services from across Lancashire to bid for Home Office funding to support their pioneering early action work.  The money will bring together public and emergency services to improve co-ordination ensuring vulnerable people receive support and intervention before they reach crisis point.  This approach can help reduce demand on the police and other public services and improve life chances for the individual.

The money will be used to set up a single Lancashire Public Service Volunteer hub which will support public service volunteering across the County.  It will also help support individuals and communities more effectively whilst making the most of volunteers’ time and expertise.

In addition funding has also been allocated for a new case management system that will allow better sharing of data between agencies.

Speaking about the successful bid Commissioner Grunshaw said: “In Lancashire we have put early intervention at the heart of what we do. We know that prevention is better than cure and working with vulnerable and at risk people at the earliest opportunity gets the best results for them, whilst reducing the need for more complex work at a later date.

“This money will support our ground-breaking work and put Lancashire at the forefront of this approach nationally. The work will meet the priorities of reducing crime and protecting vulnerable people set out in my Police and Crime, reducing police demand and improving outcomes.”

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Bates said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for partners to work together to the benefit of our local communities and seeks to encourage people to play a part in making communities safer, more resilient and healthier.”

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