March's news from Changing Futures

This is a conversation with Deborah Atter from Improving Lives Plymouth, here to talk more her role & the role of The Peer Researchers in the Changing Futures programme.

Having Peer Researchers welcomed in some of Plymouth's services is really positive. They will be taking on service specific roles, with the aim to support the teams & provide some learned experience insight.

Interested in hearing more about property standards in temporary accommodation in Plymouth? Listen to our podcast with Paul Green.

We've been busy! Check out what Changing Futures has been up to in the month of Feb:

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

Shekinah are also hosting some fundraising activities, including:
London Landmarks Half Marathon - Shekinah

Costal Path Challenge! - Shekinah

CLINKS would like to raise awareness of the Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile: January 2023 from the Prison Reform Trust.

Last month the Digital Inclusion Fund supported 15 people with Chromebooks and phones, and purchased a Chromebook for the HIPP service at Derriford to provide access to the internet for those admitted for short periods of time to receive treatment.

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.

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

PATH are offering Tenancy Training for staff. We have in person and 1 X online sessions available. If you would like to book on, please email David.Ringwood@pathdevon.org

Thursday 13th April 10-1pm in person
Monday 15th May 10-1pm online (Teams)

In these sessions we’ll cover:

Legal requirements of landlords
Legal obligations of tenants
Different types of eviction notices
Finding and securing private rented accommodation
Getting deposits, rent in advance and applying for benevolent funds
Finding furnishings, white goods and other local resources.

The Vulnerable Customer Network is a network consisting of Dept for Work & Pensions (DWP), invested partners, providers, charities & support agencies. We all have a common interest in helping to support & improved the lives of the most vulnerable people in society. Please complete the form within this link to add or update your contact details if you would like to start/continue to get invites to the VCN meetings and other DWP news & information.

Illegal Money Lending Team - Winter Newsletter

The Devon & Cornwall Furniture Reuse Project are launching 2 new exciting projects along with the free of charge furniture & free of charge Welcome Home Room upstairs (97 Union Street). Funding is always a problem so they could really do with your support - please contact them to buy raffle tickets or to donate a prize perhaps? The proceeds will be used to buy items for vulnerable people to survive the cold weather.

Shelter Devon Hub leaflet

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

Coming up on the 21st of March, the TIPN is holding an online session on The Role of Human Connection and Personal Stories in Trauma Informed Recruitment alongside Peer Researchers from Improving Lives Plymouth. Here is a terrific illustration from a Peer Researcher of what an ideal trauma-informed recruitment should look like, see her other art @traum_art

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!

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

The Frontline Network newsletter - All of the national network news & some excellent new training opportunities & of course the Training Fund is up & running!

A Disorder 4 Everyone -
Dr Margot Sunderland - How best to support children & young people in emotional distress

Louis Weinstock - How the World is Making our Children Mad

Prof Paul Gilbert - Compassion Focused Therapy: A non-pathologising Approach

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.

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

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.

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.