Cornwall Council wants your feedback!
Cornwall wants to hear from you about new support services!
Cornwall Council is working on brand new services to help people across the county with things like mental health and trauma, finding and keeping a home, and everyday living skills — and they want your thoughts before they get started.
The idea is to give people the tools and confidence to live more independently and feel more connected to their community. Cllr Jim McKenna, the Cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships, sums it up nicely: the service is all about helping people feel safe, pick up new skills, and move forward on their own terms.
Cornwall’s health, care and housing services are stretched right now, and a lot of people aren’t getting the right help soon enough. These new services are designed to step in early and prevent things from reaching crisis point.
Who’s it for?
Anyone over 18 who needs support with:
- Mental health or trauma
- Homelessness or being at risk of losing their home
- Drug or alcohol dependency
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
What kind of support would be on offer?
- One-to-one support to build confidence and independence
- Group sessions to learn skills and meet people
- Help with housing and day-to-day life
- Trauma-informed, flexible and safe support
- Short-term help tailored to your personal goals
The hope is that these services will cut homelessness, reduce unnecessary hospital trips, boost mental wellbeing, and make it easier for people to navigate services and get the right help.
Want to have your say?
Head over to the Let’s Talk Cornwall website to share your views. Once all the feedback is in, the plans will go to the Council Cabinet for approval, with services aiming to launch in April 2027.
There are also workshops coming up — they’re keen to hear from people with lived experience, families, carers, professionals and community groups. If you’d like to get involved, drop an email to adultscommissioning@cornwall.gov.uk or give them a call on 0300 1234 131.