Initiative to visit vulnerable people widened to Atherstone and surrounding villages

Op Plenty has now launched in Atherstone and the surrounding villages.

The scheme was already running in Nuneaton and Bedworth, and since last year, there were 35 people visited as a result of Op Plenty.

Op Plenty involves our Safer Neighbourhood Team officers dropping by the homes of vulnerable people in our community for a cup of tea and a chat to check whether they are OK and if there’s any further support that can be provided.

Inspector Andi Gibbons of North Warwickshire Safer Neighbourhood Team said “We’re very happy to announce our support of Op Plenty in Atherstone and the surrounding villages.

“We are in quite a rural part of the county, and we’re aware that this can sometimes make the loneliness of older people in particular who find travelling difficult more pronounced.

“Op Plenty gives us a way of finding out where those who would appreciate us dropping by are, and a reason to check in.”

Inspector Ryan Walker of Nuneaton & Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team said “We are pleased with how well Op Plenty ran last year, and our officers have made some lasting connections with people in the community who we might never have known were there.”

If you know someone in your community, be it a neighbour, friend, or relative, who would appreciate a visit from one of our officers for a cup of tea and a chat, fill out a form and send it to [email protected].

You can download a referral form here.

Please make sure that you have asked them for their permission first!

Did you know about Warwickshire County Council’s Warm and Well campaign? Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/keepwarm to find out more.