Supporting better health and wellbeing

Earlier this year, we asked customers to complete a wellbeing survey to help us to understand your wellbeing, personal and community needs.

In response to all that our customers told us, we have worked in our communities to prioritise social and support activities across a wide range of areas. See the sections below to find out more about projects going on in your area.

Nationwide

Click and Chatter	Click and Chatter Facebook Page aims to connect residents. We really hope that friendships are formed through this group. This is an online community to come together, have a chat, share a laugh, give advice, and generally talk about anything you wish. If you are interested in joining please email inclusion@placesforpeople.co.uk
Digital Inclusion Coordinator	If you need some help to get online or use the internet, please contact our Digital Inclusion Coordinator. We can help with online tasks, access to training (no prior knowledge needed) and in some cases can help you to access devices and data. Email inclusion@placesforpeople.co.uk or text Digital to 07443190008 and someone will give you a call.
Skills and Employability Co-Ordinator	Your Skills and Employability Coordinator is here to offer free one to one advice and support to help you to access training , work, work experience or volunteering. We have many links with training providers and employers. Email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk
Wellbeing Co-ordinator	Our wellbeing co-ordinator can help you with practical advice and access to activities or programmes of support to meet your individual needs for example social or sports activities, or activities and projects to help you to manage your mental health and wellbeing. We can keep in touch for an agreed period of time to ensure you make good progress against your individual goals. Contact wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk to arrange an initial chat.
Managing your money	Check this link for all the different help managing your money including our own Money Advice Team, https://homestorent.placesforpeople.co.uk/help-and-support/manage-your-money/
Befriending Service (run by Shape Linc Line)	Our National Befriending Service provides weekly telephone calls to customers. Often it’s just good to have a regular friendly chat but the Shape Link Line volunteers can also help you to find support on a range of practical or wellbeing issues if needed. If you are interested in regular befriending calls please contact wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or text Befriending to 07443190008 and someone will give you a call.
Live Online Training Courses	These courses are run for us by WEA. Courses run on Canvas, an online platform that provides you with information, course materials and support. Each session on Canvas is tutor led and live, so you can interact with tutors and everyone else in the group during the sessions. Tutor led courses cover all sorts of topics such as digital skills, crafts, mental health awareness and budgeting. Sessions and are regularly updated with more options. To express an interest email inclusion@placesforpeople.co.uk or text Digital to 07825 045 138 and someone will call you back.
English, Maths & Digital Qualifications	Our partners WEA offer free courses at a variety of levels in English, Maths and Digital including qualifications that are delivered through an online Zoom classroom enabling you to study for a functional skills qualification with full tutor support in the comfort of your own home. You may need to talk to a member of staff and do an initial assessment to make sure the course is right for you. For the courses available check out www.wea.org.uk or contact www.skillsemployment.co.uk for help finding a course that’s right for you.
Beginners 1:1 Digital Support	We have contracted ‘We are Digital’ to offer support for people who are new to getting online. This could be help with setting up a digital device and email address, or how to navigate the internet and build confidence to be independent online. All support is on a 1 to 1 basis, absolute beginners are welcome to sign up. In some cases, we can help with access to equipment. Email inclusion@placesforpeople.co.uk or text Digital to 07825 045138 and someone will call you back.
Places Online Learning	Online learning designed by Places for People to help with subjects such as, Budgeting and Personal Money Management, Noise Matters (which looks at what is “nuisance noise”) and Mental Health and Wellbeing. Email skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Level 1 and 2 qualifications	Are you looking to get the right career qualifications? Working with The Skills Network and other partners, we are able to offer Level 1 & 2 qualifications across a range of areas. To find out what’s on offer and if this is right for you contact our Skills and Employability Coordinator, Ian Cooke. He will be happy to offer tips and advice to help you make the right choice. Emailskillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk or text Level2 to 07443 190008

Scotland

3 Hay Avenue Community Hub	Accessible community hub hosting a variety of services For more information email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk
Hays Community Pantry	Community Pantry operating most Wednesdays offering a choice of affordable food for up to 120 households. For more information email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk
Thistle All Ability Bike Project	Bookable bike sessions for all abilities. Led cycle rides -contact Janette Harvey 0131 661 3366 / janette.harvey@thistle.org.uk
Fresh Connections	This project will work with people moving on from homelessness across Edinburgh supporting them to engage with activities in Fresh Start's new Community Hub which opened in June 2021. More details at https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/ or contact us at socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk
Smart Works Edinburgh	Employment training and support for women wanting to get into work, providing clothing for job interviews. Digital / post out service offered nationally. More details at https://smartworks.org.uk/ or contact socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk
Grassroots Clothing	Provider of free to keep interview clothing for men in need. Digital / post-out service offered in Scotland.https://grassrootsclothingedinburgh.co.uk/ or contact our Skills and Employability Coordinator for all employability support on socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk
Hit Squad Decorating Service	This project will target people moving on from homelessness across Edinburgh. The aim is to support 120 people with a volunteer-led decorating service. Remote service is offered if guidelines dictate. https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/hit-squads

North West

FREE 5-day online business course- Greater Manchester

Do you live in Greater Manchester and have a passion to start your own business?

In partnership with Rebel Business School, we are offering a FREE 5-day online live course that will give you the inspiration, and practical advice you need kickstart your own business. Whether you simply have a business idea, already established, or want to expand on your side hustle, let us help and support you.

When?
Monday 8th November – Friday 12 November 2021

Where?
Online via Zoom

What time?
10am – 3pm

Is it available to watch later?
The course is live, there is no recording, but we will send out written course summaries by email.

How much does it cost?
Free (Yes, really!)

Please visit https://therebelschool.com/bolton to book your FREE ticket today!

Invest in Youth - Lancashire

Are you 15-24 and out of work? If you’re not in education, employment or training, we can help. It can feel stressful, confusing and overwhelming trying to get a job or continue your education. Sometimes you just don’t know where to start. Based on your individual interests, we can help you gain new skills to boost your confidence and find your direction. We can help you to sort out the practicalities like finances and access to benefits. When you are ready, we can help you develop and write a CV, then show you how to navigate the jobs market and training options. We will help you to prepare for interviews and even make sure you have suitable clothing and shoes.

For free one-to-one support in Lancashire contact BBO@placesforpeople.co.uk or send a text to Rory on 07917 464791

Age of Opportunity - Lancashire

Want to get back to work? Over 50? Sometimes losing your job can lead to a loss in motivation and feelings of isolation. We can provide practical support to help you move forward. Together we can make a plan tailored to your situation, first tackling barriers such as finances and wellbeing. Then we can refresh your CV, focusing on your experience and transferable skills. We can help you find suitable courses if you’d like to update your skills or train for something new. Or we can help you find a volunteering role to build your confidence by helping others. When you’re ready to return to work, we can help you search for jobs and apply on line. We’ll help with practice interviews too, so that you know what to expect.

For free one-to-one support in Lancashire contact BBO@placesforpeople.co.uk or phone or text Lewis on 07484 911486

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is a is a registered charity offering football training for all age groups to the local community. For more information, visit https://www.brfctrust.co.uk/Community/ or email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk

Chorley Youth Zone - Inspire

Chorley Youth Zone, named by young people as ‘Inspire’, is a purpose-built facility for the borough’s young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities. The Youth Zone is open from 4pm until 9pm 5 Monday to Friday. Activities range from football, pool, badminton, basketball, arts and crafts, boxing and many more activities. For more information, please visit https://www.inspireyouthzone.org or email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk

Smart Works - Women's Employment Support - Manchester

Smartworks believes in the power of clothes and coaching to transform a woman’s confidence when seeking employment, so they provide employment training and support for women wanting to get into work. This service is available for all customers who live in Greater Manchester. For more information please email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://smartworks.org.uk/

Streetgames Manchester

Coming Soon…StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. Join us at our Newcastle location, more information coming soon! Please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk to express an interest or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

TLM Centre Monsall - Manchester

Turkey Lane & Monsall Neighbourhood centre is based on the Monsall estate in Manchester and provides a variety of services and activities such as women’s activity groups, family social bingo, drama group, over 50’s group and junior youth club. For details of all available clubs and services please visit http://www.tlmcentre.co.uk/#whatson or email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk

Yes Manchester Training

Provision of training and employment in North Manchester. The Centre is open Monday to Friday and customers can drop in or book an appointment. The staff will help all customers to improve their employment opportunities and connect them with employers and training opportunities. For more information, please visit https://www.yesmanchester.co.uk/ or email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk

Plungington Community Cafe - Preston

Plungington community Café is open 6 days a week serving drinks and light lunches. It is host to a variety of social events throughout the week and is an Official Breast Feeding Café, which holds a weekly support group. For more information, please visit https://www.caritascare.org.uk/community/plungington-community-centre/ or email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk

Tanterton Village Centre - Preston

Tanterton Village Centre is a community hub based in Preston offering a range of clubs and activities, including a Youth Club for ages 5-11 and strength and mobility sessions. For more information, please visit https://www.tantertonvillagecentre.org.uk/about-us/ or email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk

North East

Streetgames - Newcastle

Coming Soon… StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. Join us at our Newcastle location, more information coming soon! To register an interest please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

Midlands

Streetgames Derby

Coming soon… StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. Join us at our Derby location, more information coming soon! To register an interest please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

Streetgames Nottingham

Coming soon… StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. Join us at our Nottingham location, more information coming soon! To register an interest please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

East Anglia

Norfolk Women's FA

The project is for women and girls within the local West Norwich community, with sessions being suitable for beginners as well as players with some previous footballing experience. The project will run as a 16-week programme with the potential to continue after for a small fee per session. If you are interested in joining please contact: Harry.Diggens@norfolkfa.com or visit https://www.norfolkfa.com/players/women.

Still on the Go - Norfolk

Support for older people to get active and maintain active lifestyles. We are working alongside leisure centres to offer free access to group sessions at: Riverside Leisure Centre, Norwich; Victory Leisure Centre, North Walsham; Wymondham Leisure Centre; Long Stratton Leisure Centre and Diss Leisure Centre

The sessions vary across the leisure centres, they include Swimming, Aqua Jog (Norwich only), Aqua fit (Diss and North Walsham), Dance based exercise sessions, Strength and conditioning Circuit sessions circuits and Aerobics. They are all free to participants. These will take into consideration any physical health concerns and the instructors are able to modify the session to suit individuals abilities.

For more information go to https://www.cotmanhousing.co.uk/get-involved/sport-england-projects/still-on-the-go/ or telephone 07436 807814, or email: stillonthego@cotman-housing.org.uk

South West

Streetgames Bristol

Coming soon… StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. Join us at our Bristol location, more information coming soon! To register an interest please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

London & South East

Streetgames Hackney (with Haringey)

Coming soon… StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. To register an interest please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

Streetgames Hounslow

Coming soon… StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people across the UK by building skills and knowledge in the areas of sport, physical activity, community safety, mental and physical well-being. Join us at our Hounslow location, more information coming soon! To register an interest please email wellbeingmatters@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.streetgames.org/ for more details.

Willingdon Trees Centre Eastbourne

Willingdon Trees Centre offers a range of activities for all ages in Eastbourne. The centre hosts classes and workshops throughout the week including post-natal fitness classes and gardening clubs. For more information, please visit https://willingdontrees.org.uk/ or email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk

EWS Growth Fund

EWS growth fund is offering financial investment to support social enterprises and small businesses (including early-stage ventures) in the four Growth Boroughs. For more information please email socialvalue@placesforpeople.co.uk or visit https://www.eastwickandsweetwater.co.uk/journal/ews-growth-fund/

East End United

East End United is offering a range of activities for young people under 18 including sporting and cultural visits in the E3 area of London. For more information please contact socialvalue@placesforpeople.com

Explore the Meadows - Hounslow

We are working in partnership with four companies to help deliver these amazing projects at The Meadows – and best of all, they’re all FREE!

Spaces are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis — please make sure you register early to avoid disappointment.

Diaspo

Do you have a passion to cook and teach? Diaspo is an online platform for teaching and learning recipes from different cultures. If you have family famous recipes to share, sign up as a teacher where you will learn how to teach and earn through giving lessons. You can also discover new recipes and get the tips and tricks you can’t get in a cookbook by cooking along and signing up as a learner! Visit www.joindiaspo.com

Email: team@joindiaspo.com

Telephone: 07521 192 691

Bags of Taste

Want to eat better food on a tight budget? Bags of Taste is helping people to improve their diet on a low budget. To get you started, they will deliver a FREE bag of ingredients for three unique £1 a portion recipes and will teach you how to cook a delicious meal. This will help you to save money and delight your friends and family with your new cooking skills. Visit: www.bagsoftaste.org

Email:registration@bagsoftaste.org

Telephone: 07923 248 586

AimHire -

Are you looking for a successful career but don’t know where to start? AimHire is here to provide a three-week training programme to help you land a new job. There’s lots of companies looking to hire new talent and the AimHire training is designed to help you make the most of it. So why not register your interest today? Visit: www.aimhire.org.uk

Email: info@aimhire.org.uk

Telephone: 0208 0667 267, or WhatsApp: 07479 838 542

Pocket Power -

Want to switch to cheaper deals and apply for discounts for your household bills? Pocket Power is on a mission to put money back in people’s pockets. They provide a free phone service to help people switch to cheaper deals and apply for discounts for your household bills. Residents save on average £240 from the first call alone, so why not book a call today! Visit: www.pocket-power.co.uk

Telephone: 020 3997 6151

SELEP Digital help for job-seekers

We Are Digital working in partnership with South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) to provide FREE basic digital skills to help people get back into work. This includes kit, connectivity and training to all individuals for whom this is a barrier to employment or training.

The project is for people of all ages, living in East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend and Thurrock if they are unemployed / made redundant due to Covid-19.

Email inclusion@placesforpeople.co.uk or text 07825045138