The city’s online community directory has undergone significant redevelopment to expand and improve its accessibility. Not only is it much easier to find the most appropriate support, it also now covers children and young people’s services making it the best source for details of services provided in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Stoke-on-Trent Community Directory is a searchable online directory providing easy access to a wide range of support services, self-help groups, care providers, voluntary organisations, and community groups available across the city. It’s easy navigation and various search functions makes the directory the easiest way for anyone with internet access to find the most appropriate support for their circumstances, to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing, and maintain their independence.
The aim of the directory is to provide local people with information, choice, and control over the services they use and the organisations they interact with. From mental health support to help at home, and from money and benefits advice to guidance on keeping safe: the directory is full of local services in various categories. The directory isn’t just for health services and support though, it also provides details for a range of activities and fun ‘things to do’ including arts and culture, libraries, museums, and sports activities.
Originally created as an online tool for adults’ services in the city, the Community Directory has been redeveloped and now includes children and young people’s services so that there really is something for everyone.
If you’re an organisation providing any kind of support that benefits others and you’re based in or working with communities in Stoke-on-Trent, then this is an excellent opportunity to reach new people who will also benefit from the services you provide. By adding your organisation you can share details of your activities, clubs, support services and training opportunities, and be easily found by people in the areas in which you work.
This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your organisation and the support you offer. It is completely free to register, the website is designed to be simple to use and it’s easy to maintain your listings as your services evolve.
The Directory is made up of ten primary categories and split into a number of sub-categories—with various search functions and filters—making it very easy to navigate. These categories are:
- Things to do.
- Money, benefits, and financial support.
- Keeping safe.
- Health, mental health, and wellbeing.
- Information and advice.
- Family Support.
- Housing and help at home.
- Education, skills, and training.
- Carers.
- SEN and disability support.
You can find the Stoke-on-Trent Community Directory here.
If you have any questions about the Stoke-on-Trent Community Directory, please contact the Community Directory team via hello@stokecommunitydirectory.co.uk.
