Anglia Care Trust

Today is the UN International Day of Happiness and what a great way to start the first day of Spring! This year's theme is 'Caring & Sharing' which, according to @actionhappiness reminds us that lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger. Take a look at the services we offer if you need us; if you don't feel connected in your community. We take time to understand your entire situation and not just a single issue: https://lnkd.in/gv3-hJJ . . #HappierTogether #dayofhappiness #werehereforyou #multiservicecharity #suffolkcharity #mindfulness #happiness #supportinghappiness #ACTservices #supportingpeople #InternationalDayofHappiness #ActionforHappiness #community #communityinvolvement #communityconnectors #communityoutreach #DayofHappiness #HappinessDay #Happiness #MarchEvent #CelebrationDay #HappyDay

Today is #SocialPrescribingDay - a day to highlight services that help connect people to activities in their community and to help eliminate loneliness and isolation. Although all of our services are person-centred and joined up, two are specifically geared towards ensuring that people are able to integrate into their community: Community Outreach: Our team of volunteers support vulnerable people who are experiencing isolation in their own homes and communities, until they are confident enough to access community groups and activities independently: Community Connectors: We provide those who have been discharged by secondary mental health services the opportunity to access support through signposting to other services, finding activities, peer groups and courses and encouraging individuals to work towards agreed specific goals to help improve their mental health. Take a look at all of our services here: https://lnkd.in/gM6sm7V . . #socialprescribing #socialprescribingday #loneliness #isolation #combattingloneliness #combattingisolation #communityinvolvement #community #communityoutreach #communityconnectors #volunteers #personcentred #suffolkcharity

Here's a great article that could help you, or could save the life of a friend, colleague, family member or neighbour - it outlines some of the signs of domestic abuse: https://bit.ly/3FnRacH. If you recognise any of these signs, from unexplained injuries through to constant excuses, we're here 24/7 for support, advice and action. Get in touch when it's safe to do so: 0800 977 5690/https://lnkd.in/eXGJZNWd . . #domesticabuse #coercivecontrol #controllingbehaviour #coercion #domesticabusesupport #domesticabuseadvice #suffolkdomesticabuse #suffolkdahelpline #suffolkdomesticabusehelpline #financialabuse #domesticviolence #knowthesigns #recognisingabuse

To find out about what we do, why not listen to stories from our, staff, our volunteers, and our service users: https://lnkd.in/djG7Na3Q. They'll tell you how it is in their own words. Whether you want to know what we do, or you want to know about volunteering, listen to the people in the know! Take a look at all of our services: https://lnkd.in/gTCwhYG, how to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/eifrdhhm and, if there's anything else you need to know, get in touch with our team: 01473 622888 or admin@angliacaretrust.org.uk . . #gettoknowact #storiesfromstaff #storiesfromvolunteers #storiesfromserviceusers #fromthehorsesmouth #volunteering #volunteeropportunities #ourservices #whatwedo #aboutact

Here's an interesting article on people's perceptions of 'homelessness', showing that many people only consider rough sleepers as homeless: https://bit.ly/4iOH3vV Many people are unaware that temporary accommodation, squatting and sofa surfing are forms of 'hidden homelessness' and that homeless figures don't take these into account. With rising rents and no-fault evictions, more people are finding themselves struggling. Help our outreach teams to help them by reporting homeless people via: www.thestreetlink.org.uk . . #homeless #homelessness #roughsleeping #hiddenhomeless #sofasurfing #squatting #nofaulteviction #rentrises #temporaryaccommodation #streetlink #homelessteam #homelessoutreach #roughsleeperoutreach #localservices #riseinhomelessness #sleepingonthestreets

At the end of 2015, new legislation came into force, recognising people who are subjected to repeated or continuous coercive or controlling behaviour by a family member or someone they are or have been in a relationship with and provides greater safeguarding outcomes with offenders facing up to 5 years imprisonment. Do you recognise any of the following: Are they isolating you from family and friends? Are you being monitored via online communication tools such as social media? Are they taking control over aspects of your everyday life: your money, where you can go, who you can see, what you wear and when you sleep? Are you deprived of access to support services, such as specialist support or medical services? Are you repeatedly put down or being told you're worthless? Are they enforcing rules and activity which humiliate, degrade or dehumanise you? Are you forced to take part in criminal activity: shoplifting, neglect or abuse of children, or being gaslit to prevent disclosure to authorities? Are they preventing you from having access to transport or from working? If just one of these things rings a bell, we're here for you 24/7 - it is not ok, there is no excuse for abuse. Get in touch when it's safe to do so for support, for advice and/or for action: 0800 977 5690/online chat: https://lnkd.in/dwrzkfK . . #coercivecontrol #isolation #gaslighting #domesticabuse #itisnotok #itsnotok #noexcuseforabuse #suffolkdahelpline #suffolkdomesticabusehelpline

If you're a runner, a swimmer, a diver, a baker, a shaver, a roller, a shhhhhh... or just someone who likes to sit in a bath of baked beans, we'd be grateful to be your #nominatedcharity. Take a look at how you can help: https://bit.ly/3eAgYC4 #TIA #ThanksinAdvance . . #charitydonations #charitabledonations #raisingmoney #fundraisingevents #charityevents #charityofchoice #helpingcharity #suffolkcharity #charitynomination #nominatedcharity #empowermentfund

Today is #UniMentalHealthDay and the objective is always to raise awareness of the importance of mental wellbeing and how that can be protected. For students, volunteering is a great way of meeting new people, learning new things, gaining new skills and experiences alongside studying. Volunteering is a great way of enhancing student life and we have plenty of roles to suit different interests - timings work around studies too: 01473 622888 or volunteer@angliacaretrust.org.uk . . #unimentalhealthday #studentmentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #charityvolunteers #volunteeringpositions #lifeexperience #angliacaretrust #ACT #suffolkcharity #volunteerwithus #ACTcharity #studentvolunteering #mentalhealth #supportingmentalhealth #suffolkvolunteering #norfolkvolunteering

This is Jane Simpson. Jane is our CEO and, as you can see, loves talking to other businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships. If you're a business and are looking to fulfil your Corporate Social Responsibility aims, Jane would love to hear from you and to chat about ways in which we can provide training and opportunities for your staff, and you can provide support to us and our service users: 01473 622888 / janesimpson@angliacaretrust.org.uk . . #charityCEO #charitypartnerships #corporatesocialresponsibility #CSR #CSRaims #multiservicecharity #supportcommunity #beneficialpartnership #stafftraining #charitysupport #suffolkcharity #norfolkcharity #staffwellbeing

Here's an article (although it comes with a Trigger Warning), looking at the question of why people don't 'just' leave their abusers. https://yhoo.it/3Xu2I4l It ends with "When faced with women who are experiencing abuse, the question should not be why do they stay, but what is stopping them from leaving – and how do we remove those barriers?" We are here for you or anyone you're worried about 24/7. We can simply listen, we can advise and we can help you to plan - everything at your pace, helping to keep you safe. Get in touch when it's safe to do so: 0800 977 5690/online chat: https://lnkd.in/dwrzkfK . . #uksaysnomore #domesticabuseawareness #domesticabusehelpline #SDAhelpline #freehelpline #itsnotok #youarenotalone #DAsupportsuffolk #suffolkdahelpline #dasurvivors #sexualabuse #escapingabuse