January's news from Changing Futures

Ahimsa is a specialist organisation that provides a range of behaviour change interventions for those perpetrating domestic abuse to support them to build loving, healthy and non-abusive relationships.

Ahimsa’s ‘Inside Out’ is a new service, funded by Changing Futures, specifically for those aged between 18 and 25 years who are exhibiting abusive behaviours towards an intimate partner or their parents/family members.
The service will work with the young people to help provide them with the right tools to develop internal skills so that they can relate in a non-abusive and more loving way in all their relationships.

They can support 18 – 25 year olds who are able to accept a level of responsibility for their behaviours and have a willingness to commit and engage with the work on a regular basis.

The Inside Out team can also offer direct support to partners and parents or provide information on other sources of help available.

Further information is available on our website under 'the professionals’ tab at www.ahimsa.org.uk or email Natalie@ahimsa.org.uk for further information on eligibility and referrals.

Shekinah Learning Exchange - Click this link for Shekinah's latest Learning Exchange Prospectus for Spring 2023. Are interested in being a Volunteer Tutor? Join the team to share your skills

CLINKS has a new FREE ONLINE learning session as part of the "A Matter of Fact:What the Evidence Tells us" series.
Effective point-of-arrest diversion for children & young people:what the evidence tells us
Date: Monday 6th Feb
Location: Online
Time: 10.00-11.00

The Changing Futures Volunteer Network Meetings are generating lots of valuable discussion around volunteering in the city. The last meeting (January 10th) discussed rolling out a basic training package for volunteers across the city and possibilities for a volunteer rewards event. We were also delighted to have the Lord Mayor in attendance! Interested? Get in touch with Kevin or May.

Two new podcasts will be available to listen to very soon;

property standards in temporary accommodation with Path's Paul Green
How we are actively including young people in changing Plymouth's future with The Zone's Gemma Doyle

Once ready they will be shared on our Twitter & Instagram and, of course, be included in February's newsletter.

From the 1st of October to the 31st of December, the Digital Inclusion Fund was able to provide: 4 Smartphones with sims, 1 Chromebook, and 1 Laptop.

If you are supporting anyone experiencing Multiple Disadvantage and accessing IT equipment and training would help them engage or access services or improve their current situation, please contact kristal.rocks@nhs.net for further information on accessing the fund.

Plymouth Soup Run – December Report
Get regular updates from the volunteer teams on Twitter - @plymouthsouprun & Instagram

The Vulnerable Customer Network Team are planning this year's meetings for Plymouth & Devon.
As you know it is a vital network that really does support the most vulnerable people. So as a pre invite the VCN team are asking if you could complete this survey. It will not take long & enable you to have more of a say in how we all work together.
They are looking for the next meeting to be in early march. So if you want to discuss any topics, or wish time on the agenda, please email stuart.evans1@dwp.gov.uk & he will try to accommodate you.

Illegal Money Lending Team - Winter Newsletter

Shelter Devon Hub leaflet

Mind - Make space in your day for a conversation about Mental Health with Mind's Time To Talk Day on February 2nd 2023 If anyone would like to have a conversation that we can record for a podcast, let us know!

Skills Launchpad Plymouth - please see this introduction about this service from Lorna.Logan@plymouth.gov.uk

Mondays 10am – 4pm Focussed on supporting people 50 plus and anyone on a health journey.

Tuesdays – ‘Military Tuesdays’ 10am – 4pm Focussed on supporting veterans, service leavers and their families.

Although we have this focus, we will support anyone 25 plus in the Adult Hub, claiming benefits or not.

Here's what the Trauma Informed Plymouth Network got up to from October to December...

Please find attached flyer for the upcoming Accredited Psychoeducational Skills Sessions at SALT South West (Sexual Abuse Listening Therapy). Please see flyer for more details and contact training@saltsouthwest.co.uk with any questions.

Another opportunity to watch the TIPN conference's keynote speech from Lucy Johnstone around the Power Threat Meaning Framework HERE

Join Lisa Cherry and Karen Treisman in a live webinar conversation about changing organisational systems, services and cultures. Lisa Cherry and Karen Treisman in conversation – what a duo!

Are you responsible for record keeping for children? Book your place on the Circles & Threads Trauma Informed Record Keeping from Lisa Cherry. Training is online, in January & February.

Interested in joining the Trauma Informed Plymouth Network, or just keen to hear a bit more? Contact vickybrooks@tipn.org

The Frontline Network newsletter - This year's Frontline Worker Survey was completed by a record 1182 frontline homelessness workers. Some early findings are included on the website with a snapshot in the newsletter

If you ever support women, please read this Guardian article.

MAD in the UK has a post written by Bill Gatty - Away from Psychiatrization: Towards socio-ecological wellbeing in the community Very interesting. Very relevant. Very worth a read

A Disorder 4 Everyone have more online workshops for next year -
Dr Jacqui Dillon & Jo Watson - Working with survivors of abuse & trauma - a non pathologising approach
Date: 17th January
Time: 11.00-14.00
Online: £30
Dr Margot Sunderland - How best to support children & young people in emotional distress
Jo Watson presents the arguments for against pyschiatric diagnosis
Date: 9th March 2023
Time:11.00-13.00
Where: Online

Making Sense of Dissociative Experiences - Wed, 1st March - 11.00 - 14.00. Online

Dr John Read, Professor of Psychology at the University of East London. - "Bad Things Happen & They **** You Up"
Is ‘schizophrenia’ a thing?
What does it mean if my client is experiencing ‘psychosis’?
If someone hears voices does this mean they are ‘schizophrenic’?
What are the main causes of hearing voices and feeling paranoid?
Louis Weinstock - How the World is Making our Children Mad
Prof Paul Gilbert - Compassion Focused Therapy: A non-pathologising Approach

Livewell Southwest are offering Bystander Workshops to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls. The workshops are free and virtual, with multiple dates available: Bystander Workshop Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership offers a range of up-to-date statutory training. All courses are inter-agency, offering participants the opportunity to meet practitioners and managers from a variety of agencies, to better understand the essential multi-agency nature of all child protection work in Plymouth. Please check out the list of courses. Click on the course you would like to attend to see more information about the session, who it’s aimed at and to book your space.

Real Ideas - Support for Young People including the many programmes on offer & how to refer a young person into the service

Devon Wellbeing Hub - Supporting colleagues in health, social care & the police
Whether you’re feeling burnt-out, overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the pressures of your job during the pandemic, or having difficulties in your home life, The Devon Wellbeing Hub is here to help you.

Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council are offering Free Online Refugee Awareness Training: 12th Jan 11am-1pm, or 30th Jan 11am-1pm. Book your place by emailing l.porfir@plymouthrec.org

Exim are offering 15 free weekly community programmes ranging from family movement workshops, to young people programmes to adult services. Inquiries, bookings or referrals can be made via classes@eximdance.org.uk or 07864168663.

Devon Carers are offering a free Stress Management training session to discuss the signs of stress, coping techniques & where to get further support. Click here for more information.

Positive psychology expert Vanessa King is hosting a special event on the 17th of January to discover new science-based ways to feel happier. For more info & booking click here.

Coproduction Collective have launched a free library of useful tools & information on coproduction, containing documents, videos, and real-life examples of other people's work. Click here to view.

Are you a member group or organisation with an unexpected expense? POP are offering £250 to cover unexpected expenses, every 6 months. Click here to find out more.

Asda Foundation has launched Cost of Living Grants to help community groups to cope with increased running costs. Grants up to £2,000 are available for food costs (community cafes, food parcels, etc), rent and utility bills. Click here for more info & to apply.

The Frontline Network's Training Fund for frontline workers or teams working with people experiencing homelessness, has RE-OPENED Find out more here.

Lloyds Bank Foundation are offering three-year unrestricted grants of £75,000 with capacity-building support for small but vital charities. Check your eligibility here.

YAPP Charitable Trust are considering applications for March 2023 for charities who spend less than £40k pa and need funding towards running costs. Click here to check eligibility.

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The Changing Futures programme is a £64 million joint initiative by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The programme is for local organisations to work in partnership to better support those who experience multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.