The Village Agent

Jacky Smith is our Village Agent and serves a number of villages on the Mendips. She can be contacted on 07950 782436 or at jsmithva@somersetrcc.org.uk.

The aim of the Village Agent is to give people access to information and services offering help and support. The focus is on helping people who may have become vulnerable or isolated.

The objectives of the service are to:

  • Build trusted relationships with those who are vulnerable to help improve their quality of life, helping them feel more secure, cared for, informed and empowered
  • Help people get information that will assist them make informed decisions about their well-being
  • Give feedback on gaps in services in order to influence future service provision
  • Support a community to respond to an identified need where appropriate

If you know of someone who could do with Jacqueline’s help, contact her.

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