About Made-Well
Made-Well is a not-for-profit community interest company established in August 2007 at West Fishleigh Farm, just outside the market town of Hatherleigh, West Devon.
Our continued development has seen us go from a ploughed field to the Made-Well you see today: a heartfelt venture serving the community and offering real opportunities for development and growth.
To find out more please look through our website, then come and visit – you will receive a warm welcome!
Aims, Objectives and Outcomes of our Support and Enabling
Aims
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Community inclusion
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Support people to develop social skills and natural support networks
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Increase life skills
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Feel more confident and boost self esteem
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Increase opportunities to develop and prepare for work
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Improve - wellbeing
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Help people become more independent in their daily lives
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Explore interaction and communication skills
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Make use of community facilities
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Be user inspired and lead
Objectives
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Community inclusion - accessing leisure activities and day trips individually or as a group
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Buildings used are shared with other community members
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Flexible attendance patterns to complement other life choices
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Participation in community life
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Opportunities to enjoy and experience
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A personal programme
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Provide life skills training and develop skills and confidence in the community such as travel, training and managing money
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Health and well-being - explore opportunities which promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle
Outcomes
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Reduce isolation and loneliness
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Connect people with their community
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Gain life skills to enhance personal independence
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Increased feeling of inclusion and self worth
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Improved physical and mental health
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Gain skills and training which can lead to volunteering and employment
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People have a voice with improved communication skills
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Have a steering group and be user lead