In association with Digital Neighbourhood Network Scheme

About DNNS

Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are funded by Adult Social Care, Birmingham City Council to develop the support people need to lead happy, healthy, independent lives in their own homes and communities. There is a Neighbourhood Network in each of Birmingham’s 10 constituencies, most of which are run by a range of voluntary and community sector organisations.

Each NNS works with community groups, organisations, and local services to develop activities and support people in need to lead happy, health, independent lives. The NNS was initially focused on support for older people, but due to the success of the scheme, it has been extended to include younger adults [aged 18 – 49 years] from April 2022. Each NNS has development workers who build partnerships with local assets as well as with professionals working in the community. A partnership steering group brings together social workers, local assets, and other community-based professionals to oversee this work. All the NNS leads meet regularly to share learning and support each other.

This funding scheme can provide organisations with grants to pay for information technology (IT) training and devices – of use to BDAC and association volunteers. The fund manager complimented BDACs own web pages. It was agreed to continue this involvement further.

To register an interest please contact training@bdacallotments.co.uk