With the days getting colder & darker, we're trying to make sure the #Hub remains a warm, inviting place to be! Whether you have a specific need/question, or simply want to enjoy a chat and a sense of community, please do drop by during our open hours. We'd love to #welcome you!
It’s #AlcoholAwarenessWeek this year’s theme is change. Try noting what you drink for a few weeks to you understand your drinking pattern, then you can decide if you want to make a change. #InspiredChange
"I am now beginning to relax and starting to understand the meaning of ‘inclusion’ and its bearing on mental illness." John from Orb talks about how he is benefiting from the @ActionTowards Inclusion (ATI) programme. bigthinking.org.uk/2018/11/1…
Alcohol misuse is set to cost the NHS £17billion over the next five years. We need a pioneering new @UKGOV alcohol strategy and we need it now. This Charter sets out how it can be done - humankindcharity.org.uk/asse…
The NYH 2017-18 Impact Report, the report covers our service’s achievements, the added value offered and the work of our dedicated volunteers and staff
NYH Impact report -
nyhorizons.org.uk/2018/10/16…
.@yourconsortium ATI participants in Selby are talking about the impact of the project on their lives "More confidence, Feeling less isolated, Opportunities to learn, New friendships, New opportunities, More social skills"bigthinking.org.uk/2018/10/1…@Foundation___ @KritikalPowers
Here's some #MondayMotivation from one of our past volunteers, "I felt welcomed and appreciated by staff members. I shadowed many areas of the service, seeing how the service all works together. I learnt listening, confidentiality and boundary skills." @Humankind_UK
"The main challenge I faced when first engaging with Action Towards Inclusion was not being able to access the internet. #ATI has allowed me to be a little bit more confident in the things I do and helped me towards finding work." ~ Luke bigthinking.org.uk/2018/10/0…@yourconsortium
"I am a lot happier in my life. I'm starting my own business in angling teaching & doing a course in Harrogate to become a qualified angling instructor so I am very happy"~ Michael. Find out how ATI is changing lives bigthinking.org.uk/2018/10/0…@yourconsortium
"ATI has improved my self esteem and confidence in being able to follow things through & enhance my sense of fulfilment and achievements. I have a wider understanding of the community & feel more able to contribute" bigthinking.org.uk/2018/10/0…@yourconsortium#StoriesOfATI series 2
.@yourconsortium “My future aspirations are to get a job in horticulture and be able to afford to live. I think employers should give you a chance. Take time to see what skills I have. Please give me a chance.” Powerful words by #ATI participant Andrew bigthinking.org.uk/2018/10/0…
Good outcomes for 2 @ActionTowards participants today - 1 successful application to save over £100 per month on rent and 1 to have a fully funded new boiler fitted, replacing a 30 yr old back boiler. Reducing stress about finances @yourconsortium