Currently attending the #CharityAwards! It’s such an honour to see all the various organisations and the amazing work they do. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! 👏 Also, the singer and pianist @ellenbymusic is fantasic and really sets the mood! 🎹

#Homelessness and health are intrinsically linked. Homelessness is often the consequence of ill health, particularly ill #mentalhealth. And when homeless, people can struggle to access quality health care and social care. We cannot tackle one, without caring about the other.

Previous studies have highlighted the risk of increased #DomesticAbuse as lockdown eases. If you need to reach out to someone: Call 0808 2000 247 for the 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Refuge Women's Aid

Around 35 million people worldwide suffer from a #drug use disorder (WHO). Though we don't always see the extent of this issue, we must not forgot it. We must continue to reduce stigma and improve services until everyone can live healthily and happily. RT if you agree.

For those fleeing #DomesticViolence, finding settled accommodation can be extremely hard. As a result, survivors can face homelessness or pressure to return to their abuser. We will not stop working until every person has a safe place to call home.

One of our residents, Michael, has spoken about his journey through #addiction and towards #recovery. Read here: alcoholchange.org.uk/story/michaels…

📣WE ARE HIRING 📣 Peer Mentor and Volunteer Manager (London): socialinterestgroup.org.uk/work-with-us/c… Recovery Worker (Brent): socialinterestgroup.org.uk/work-with-us/c… #JobOpportunity #Job #Charity #Career

As the weather heats up, health risks can increase for people experiencing #homelessness. Those rough sleeping can find it hard to find access to drinking water. To help, can you give a person rough sleeping water, suncream, or food? After checking, they are happy to receive it.

📣WE ARE HIRING📣 Engagement Worker – Redbridge: socialinterestgroup.org.uk/work-with-us/c… Engagement Worker – Lewisham: socialinterestgroup.org.uk/work-with-us/c… Night Engagement Worker – Lewisham: socialinterestgroup.org.uk/work-with-us/c… #JobOpportunity #Job #Charity #Career

89% of our service users said they were either 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with the level of respect shown by our staff and service. #Charity #Support #Care

By #donating to Roots, you are ensuring that the most vulnerable in Luton continue getting the support that they deserve. crowdfunder.co.uk/support-roots

This year, we supported 13,904 people to make #positive changes to their lives. We are going to keep supporting people and taking action. Learn more: socialinterestgroup.org.uk #Charity #Support

Can #homelessness be solved? Yes,by: RT to spread the word - homelessness is not inevitable.

Why do people suffer from mental ill-health? There are: - physical causes: long term health conditions - environmental causes: an experience of trauma - social causes: poverty or unemployment Everyone's story is different, and we should always seek to understand it. RT this!

Many people who come to our services arrive without any money to buy essential items. We have a campaign running to raise money to buy Starter Packs full of essentials for around 100 people. Donate here: justgiving.com/campaign/welco…

How do we maintain the principles of psychologically informed environments in a time that seems to be the exact opposite of what we want to create? Read our blog where our Director of Innovation and Impact, Colm, talks about our approaches to support our Service Users. #Charity

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Sarah is a Service User within our Brighton Trailblazer Service, an early intervention project to reduce rough sleeping and secure accommodation. The #poem below describes her personal experiences and journey. Sarah, you inspire us 👏. youtube.com/watch?v=f3SUvi…

Thousands of new, pregnant, or bereaved mothers will receive help for their mental health through dozens of new dedicated support hubs across the country. 👏.👏 england.nhs.uk/2021/04/dedica…

SIG Penrose’s Criminal Justice Service is pleased to be a lead partner with Reed in #Partnership in the provision of CFO Activity Hubs for offenders in #Croydon and #Lewisham. Read More: socialinterestgroup.org.uk/news-and-blogs…