Local MP visits Adapt (NE)

Adapt (NE) welcomes local MP Joe Morris for a firsthand look at community health in action.

Joe Morris MP visited Adapt (NE) last week to see the breadth of services we deliver – from statutory advocacy and Healthwatch Northumberland to social prescribing, mental health outreach, community transport and the community hub.

Our Chief Executive Hannah Harniess said: “It was a real pleasure to showcase our work and introduce Joe to the people at the heart of it. The shift toward prevention and community-centred care is a step in the right direction, but it will only happen if organisations like ours are properly resourced.

“Across our teams we’re seeing rising demand and increasing complexity, with funding that often isn’t keeping pace. That’s the reality for much of the voluntary and community sector right now.”

Joe Morris said: “I would like to thank Hannah and the whole Adapt (NE) team for inviting me to their community hub in Hexham.

“Being able to see services such as Advocacy, Healthwatch Northumberland and Living Well in action was a privilege, and I would like to thank everyone for being so welcoming.

“It’s great to see a community hub being used by local organisations providing vital sources of support to different groups.

“We must ensure that local community organisations retain funding and resources so they can continue to thrive. I’m grateful to have close relationships with Adapt (NE) and I look forward to building on this in the future.”

We welcome Joe’s support for our mission of promoting an inclusive society and look forward to continuing the conversation.