Bench Outreach helps vulnerable people to overcome homelessness and lead lives that have meaning and purpose. Providing advice & support and #HousingFirst
Deptford, South East London
Joined February 2012
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London: it’s freezing outside. Emergency accommodation is open across the capital so those sleeping rough have somewhere warm and safe to stay.
If you see anyone who needs support - contact @StreetLink_ who can help.
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Emergency accommodation has opened up across the capital to make sure anyone sleeping rough has a safe and warm place to go.
If you see someone sleeping rough, tell Streetlink who can alert local services to bring them in from the cold.
If you see someone sleeping rough in the cold weather, make a @StreetLink_ alert to connect them to support services.
Your action can save their life.
To make an alert go to: thestreetlink.org.uk
#BeTheLink
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No matter how or if you celebrate, it’s normal that this time of year can affect your mental health. If you’re having a tough time right now – you’re not alone 💚
Here’s 4 tips for staying grounded this festive season that might help 👇🧵 1/5
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If you see someone sleeping rough this winter, make @StreetLink_ alert to connect them to support services.
Your action can save their life.
To make an alert go to: thestreetlink.org.uk
#BeTheLink
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This is a powerful film by Annie from Amour Destiné, a survivor of domestic abuse.
Visit our website to learn more about different types of abuse, events happening in Lewisham and the help available.
lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/pub…
#16days #Enough #GenderBasedAbuse
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Can you see the signs of coercive control when the mask slips?
- Gaslighting – making you question yourself
- Monitoring your phone / social media
- Spreading misleading information
Coercive control is domestic abuse and a crime. Help and support is available on 0800 112 4052.
ALT Image of man holding mask behind his back to represent the damaging effects of coercive control.
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We welcome the three-day pause in evictions from asylum accommodation when SWEP is activated. This minimum humanitarian response must be extended to the full duration of SWEP periods in order to avoid deaths, while working towards a 56 day move on period. 1/2
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Fantastic News!
We have reached our Big Give target of £22,500!
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.
MORE GOOD NEWS: A generous donor has offered to continue matching gifts on our website 999club.org/double!
#WinterAppeal #999Club
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Come along for this free bitesize roadshow in Catford next Wednesday! Ideal for Lewisham residents who want face to face help with the cost of living!
We'll be there along with many brilliant local partners like @advicelewisham and @SELonCommEnergy
#catford #costofliving #bus
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Day 5 of #16Days of Activism against gender-based violence, an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls.
Visit our website to learn more about different types of abuse, events happening in Lewisham and the help available.
lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/pub…
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Our Winter Appeal's gift matching starts today at midday @biggiveorg
From today until the 5th of December all donations to our Gateway project will be matched!
Pledge now at 999club.org/double/
#ChristmasChallenge #BigGive
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Whilst we love our new warehouse, it's barely adequate for our needs and we urgently need additional storage to be built in the grounds.
Could you support us? How about a Christmas fundraiser? A sponsored something? A cake sale?
Thanks in anticipation.
justgiving.com/campaign/lewi…
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(1/2) Our survey for private renters across Lewisham is live 🚨
I’ve rented in Lewisham for ten long, damp, expensive years. I know it’s tough, and that private renters don’t often think to turn to the council for support.
To change this, we need as much evidence as possible!
🏡 We want to hear from private renters in Lewisham about their experiences and the challenges they face
🗣️ Cllr Rosie Parry is chairing our Task and Finish Group on the Private Rented Sector and explains how you can get involved
Complete the survey: consultation.lewisham.gov.uk…
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Calling residents in Deptford! Get an update and ask questions about our exciting £1.2 million revitalisation of Riverside Youth Club this Friday.
No need to book, just turn up! Join us this Friday 6.30-8.30pm, 2000 Community Action Centre, 199–201 Grove St, London SE8 3PG.
ALT Picture of the outside of Riverside Youth Club. A yellow sign with blue writing reads 'Riverside Youth Club'.
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💥LHA has been uplifted💥
We are pleased the Chancellor has finally listened to the homelessness sector and uplifted the LHA rate.
It will give people on low income more breathing space, allowing them to access more affordable housing options while helping prevent homelessness.
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#AntimicrobialResistance is something we all need to be aware of and understand the impact it could have. Help #KeepAntibioticsWorking by only using them when prescribed by a healthcare professional & making sure to finish taking the full course of antibiotics. #WAAW
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This Christmas, 1000s of homeless children will sleep in unsafe Temporary Accommodation, with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Cots could save lives.
Sign @TA_APPG's petition calling for cots for all children under 2: householdsintemporaryaccommo…
#SilentNightmare
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If you have room to spare and can host a person fleeing persecution, get in touch with @RefugeesAtHome ❤️🏡
We're urgently looking for hosts for NINE young men in #London, with more referrals coming in all the time - we're looking for people who haven't hosted in a while, people new to hosting - anyone who can’t bear seeing new refugees slung into the streets. Please RT. Please help
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On #InternationalMensDay, we want to remind men that their mental health and wellbeing matters. 💚
Can you recommend any other organisations who support men's mental health?
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Not long til the deadline now. PLEASE come help us wrangle all the wonderful donations we are getting for our mums and minis.
Are you our new BABY BANK MANAGER?
* Embedded in community,
* Able to drive donations of clothes, buggies, and toiletries to pass on to our mums and minis,
*Unwilling to compromise on quality, dignity, kindness.
*Bit of a womble?
Paid role:
themagpieproject.org/work-fo…