Spotlight : Key Worker Daisy

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We love to celebrate positive feedback at MAIN – Well done Daisy

Daisy, has been working for MAIN since January and is one of our key workers in our Durham Post Diagnostic Support Service

Daisy has received some wonderful feedback recently whilst supporting our clients in our Post diagnostic Support Service

Daisy advocated on behalf of a client to support her to access police services and developed a personalised communication profile.

‘This is so soothing and helpful. Thank you, Daisy’ 

Daisy checked in on a client whose family member is ill in health and referred to Talking therapy

‘Thank you, Daisy for today’s conversation was very much appreciated’ 

Daisy contacted a client before their appointment with another service. Daisy called to let him know what to expect from his appointment.

‘Hello Daisy, thank you very much it will make me less anxious’ 

 

If you live in County Durham and are aged 16+ with a diagnosis of Autism, please see here for more information

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Join our team- We are looking for volunteers!

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We launching a new volunteering programme at MAIN

We are launching a new volunteer programme. This will be a 6 month cohort of volunteering in multiple roles.
Applications are open 5th December and close on the 19th December 2024.
Applications will be reviewed and volunteering will start in January and reviewed in June.
We are looking for anyone, 18+ years who would like to offer their time to support our charity.
Some roles are
  • Administrator
  • Gardening
  • Handy person
  • Social media/Marketing
  • Outreach role in our clubs
  • Activity or events planner
If you wish to learn more please contact us on 01642 608012 or email the link below
We have vacancies in Middlesbrough, County Durham and Redcar & Cleveland

Send us your CV today

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Recycle Week at MAIN 14th-20th October 2024

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It’s recycle week and MAIN have got onboard

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MAIN donated some game consoles and computer equipment to FurbdIT a great charity working to support the third sector and local people with IT equipment and games consoles at reduced rates.

 

 

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Join our team- We are hiring!

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We are Hiring !

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our PA & Outreach team.
If you wish to learn more come join us at our upcoming Recruitment event on 4th November, 10am-11:30am
This event will be at MAIN, The Finlay Cooper Centre, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6EN

Send us your CV today

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Disability Pride Month: Thank You to our MAIN Family

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Individuals accessing MAIN’s Adult Group, Inbetweeners and Wednesday Tween and Teens raised money for MAIN

Back in July, MAIN promoted awareness of Disability Pride month. Disability Pride is celebrating what makes everyone different and to recognise the achievements and identities of people with disabilities. Our groups went for sponsored walks in aid of MAIN and raised a total of £971.40

Each group celebrated by attending Level X in club, the majority of the money went to sensory equipment and will go towards our Big Build for the second activity room.

 

Thank you again everyone 

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Fundraising Night: Reggae Night 30th November 2024

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Jovial Monk are hosting a Reggae Night to help raise money for MAIN

Jovial Monk has nominated MAIN as their charity of the year and are holding a new event for everyone to join in. Please come down to the Jovial Monk on 30th November for a Reggae Night to help support MAIN.

@ Jovial Monk , Kings Road, North Ormesby, TS3 6NQ

6pm 

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World Alzheimer’s Month 

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World Alzheimer’s Month

World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September and is a global opportunity to raise awareness of dementia and to support people affected by it.
Research shows there are more than 944,000 people in the UK who have dementia. 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK.
This year MAIN have focused on becoming dementia friends with staff working towards being more aware of dementia and creating actions to carry through in both their work and everyday life.
‘Make a greater effort to contact elderly relatives’
‘Supporting a friend with dementia to apply for pension credits’
‘I am the service Manager for both Teesside and Durham offices. I will be offering staff Dementia Awareness Training ‘
‘Raising awareness by posting on social media’

 You can become a dementia friend too 

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Stockton CAMHS & Crisis Team

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Stockton CAMHS & Crisis Team

Who are the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) crisis and liaison team?

The crisis and liaison team provide mental health support to young people (up to the age of 18) who are experiencing a crisis with their mental health.

What can the crisis team do for me?

The team respond to the immediate mental health needs of young people, offering short term help, either at home or in the community, and will stay involved until there is a resolution of the immediate crisis.

Who can call us?

Anyone who is concerned about a young person experiencing a mental health crisis can contact the service. You can request a referral from your GP.

When to call us?

  • If a young person is suicidal or has self-harmed.
  • If a young person is experiencing extreme emotional distress that won’t stop.
  • If a young person is experiencing sudden or severe anxiety which is preventing them getting on with their normal life.
  • If a young person is in extreme emotional distress and would like to speak to someone.
  • If anyone needs urgent advice about a young person’s mental health.

What we can and can’t do

We can:

  • Complete urgent mental health and risk assessments.
  • Offer advice and support about how to cope in a crisis.
  • Help the young person and carers make plans to keep a young person safe.
  • Develop plans to offer ongoing support as and when required.

We cannot:

  • Provide medication.
  • Physically restrain a young person.
  • Provide accommodation.

Crisis Team Number 08000516171 24 hours a day seven days a week

 Find more information here 

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Inclusion Week 2024

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It’s National Inclusion week and this years theme is ‘impact matters’ which is looking to ‘reignite and energise the positive impact of inclusion’

National inclusion week was established in 2011 by Inclusive employers looking to build inclusive workplaces.
The Buckland Review of Autism employment was released earlier this year and found that just 3 in 10 autistic adults are in employment compared to just 5 in 10 for all disabled people and 8 in 10 for non-disabled people.
Our team in Durham can offer support around reasonable adjustments for the workplace and can aid communication with employers to work to make workplaces, education settings and volunteering placements more inclusive for autistic individuals.
We can also refer and signpost to Hiyed, Durham works and Durham enable who support people who are looking to get into work, we are working on building closer working relationships to enable us to better support our clients who are in work or looking to get into work, whether by applying for jobs, furthering education or volunteering.

 

Please email us  or call 0191 3008556 for more information

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MAIN attended a Veteran Open Day

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Pippa and Katherine, our Durham coordinators attended the Veterans Open Day that was held at Op Courage in Washington.
We spoke with Northumbria police about the Digital Information Bank – this is a resource for anyone that has a vulnerable relative with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, where they can record information about them in case they go missing.
There is also the Forcer Protocol recently set up that aims to reduce the risk or harm to service veterans, reservists and those currently serving in the forces if they go missing as this will enable the swift access to key information.
We also spoke with Walking with the Wounded who will work with anyone that has served in the forces, Op Courage works very closely with Combat Stress, there is a full assessment that takes place and when trauma is experienced will depend on what part of the service the person will be signposted.
Liaised with East Durham Veterans Trust who are keen to refer anyone that comes through their service that lives in Durham and has a diagnosis, as they are experiencing those who are struggling with late diagnosis.