Yesterday morning I went along to the Bridge Project to attend the launch of the Sudbury Stay Safe Scheme.Stay Safe schemes were the brainchild of the VoiceAbility Adult and Youth Parliaments (forums for people with learning difficulties).
Following a successful pilot scheme in Felixstowe, Suffolk County Council has decided to extend a Stay Safe scheme across the county. The idea is that vulnerable people can acquire a card to use if they feel they need help when they are out and about. A number of businesses in Sudbury including Boots and Waitrose have signed up for the scheme and are training their staff to help any person that turns to them for help. Although primarily designed for those with learning difficulties, there is no reason why anyone who feels vulnerable cannot carry a card. Community Safety Officers from Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Teams have been involved in introducing the scheme, which they will support, along with Trading Standards.
Recently the organisers of the Suffolk scheme heard that they had been shortlisted for a High Sheriff's award. They will hear whether they have received one on March 8th.
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