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New podcast! Today we hear from Paul Green who has been funded by the Changing Futures programme to improve property standards in Plymouth's temporary accommodation. Specifically properties used by Plymouth City Council & the Alliance as accommodation provided to homeless singles & families, until a permanent home can be found.
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In this podcast we hear from Gemma Doyle, who works at The Zone in Plymouth. She is the Partnership Development Coordinator for Youth Transitions. Part of her role is funded by Changing Futures to look into how young people, working with statutory & other services in Plymouth, experience the transition from youth to adult services.
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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 a Fancy Dress Family Fun Run for Shekinah on the 26th of February! Click here to book your tickets.
Other events are:
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.
The Changing Futures Volunteer Network Meetings are generating lots of valuable discussion around volunteering in the city. The last meeting (February 7th) discussed implementing training for volunteers across the city, and taking part in this years national Volunteers' Week. Interested? Get in touch with Kevin or May.
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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.
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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 – January Report - 2, 342 meals served last month. 3% more than in January 2022
Get regular updates from the volunteer teams on December ReportTwitter - @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 e-mail David.Ringwood@pathdevon.org
Tuesday 14th March 10-1pm in person
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.
The next meeting is 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
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
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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
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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
Jo Watson presents the arguments for against pyschiatric diagnosis
Making Sense of Dissociative Experiences - Wed, 1st March - 11.00 - 14.00. Online
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.
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