What is it? 12 week programme of wrap-around advice, support and advocacy for people in Newham. We help people who: Are facing a crisis or financial hardship Need advice to resolve their problems, such as money issues or housing, and help to access and navigate services May be experiencing complex issues such as domestic abuse, physical or mental health challenges or social isolation Would struggle to act on the advice provided without extra support Our social work team can help with the following: Support from a dedicated crisis navigator who will work with you to develop solutions to the issues you are facing Provide vouchers for the Trussell Trust foodbanks and signpost to other smaller local food banks Provide emergency shopping vouchers Provide information about local support groups Provide regular emotional support Identify support needs and make necessary referrals to in-house services and external agencies Training and in-house volunteering opportunities to enhance skills and self-confidence Access to peer support groups to build resilience and social networks Categories: Connecting with others Getting active Losing weight Day to day helping hand Helping with money Information and advice Transport and getting around Support with anxiety/depression Support with housing Support with employment Support for carers Volunteering Managing a long-term health condition N/A Additional needs catered for: Vision impairment friendly Hearing impairment friendly Wheelchair accessible Learning difficulty friendly Physical disability friendly Dementia friendly Takes place in the client’s home Non English speaking friendly N/A Service access criteria: Must be in Newham Key words - separate with a comma: Crisis support Is this service available nationally?: Yes No Reviews
