The Bersted Community Hub
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Healthwatch West Sussex undertook a survey of the Bersted and Chilgrove Community Hubs to capture and better understand the views, current needs, issues, concerns, and barriers local residents and their families experience in accessing the Bersted and Chilgrove Community Hubs and living in Arun District. The survey was live from mid-January to mid-February 2023 and has been fully or partially completed by 90. Bersted Community Hub has around 150 regular users the survey was completed by 46 users a response rate of 31%.
Many responders shared how welcoming and supportive they find the hub, with staff going above and beyond for those who attend. However a number of responders stated that they did not know what activities were provided at the hub.
The services and activities provided by the Family Support Work is a great asset for many families. There are a wide range of activities used by local residents from bingo, darts, crafts, coffee and chat, foodbank, wellbeing sessions, clubs and drop in from other community and voluntary groups.
The report identifies a number of actions to improve the services provided by the Hub and the local area.