Minutes of NUCF
Date:
17/09/2015
Location:
Plummer Court
Introductions
round the table.
Agenda/discussion points:
Update on Client Advisory Groups and
Events
Trading Places – Dave gave update on what Trading
Places is and how it is run. No issues at all still very popular with average
attendance of 28 every week.
Plummer Court Monday and Wednesday – Explanation given of the 2 Plummer
Court groups for the benefit of our guest. Richard gave the update and it is
becoming very obvious that the staff at Plummer are beginning to trust us more
and happy to refer clients to us for sign posting and advise. Good piece of
recognition for all the NUCF volunteers.
Recovery Clinic – No update
UKRW
An update was given on the sleep out and the conference. Feedback was that it was excellent and a very spiritual experience. Everyone at the NUCF had attended the walk.
An update was given on the sleep out and the conference. Feedback was that it was excellent and a very spiritual experience. Everyone at the NUCF had attended the walk.
Guest Speakers – Mark Tunney from
Fulfilling Lives
Mark introduced himself and his role. This is around engagement with clients from Newcastle and Gateshead with complex needs. He is involved in helping them into voluntary work, employment, housing and even setting up their own businesses.
Mark introduced himself and his role. This is around engagement with clients from Newcastle and Gateshead with complex needs. He is involved in helping them into voluntary work, employment, housing and even setting up their own businesses.
Mark
explained the Hospital discharge program that he is involved with that looks at
getting hospital leavers acceptable accommodation that will aid and support
them.
Also the
Recovery ‘Hub’ in Gateshead on the site of the old Globe pub. Builders are
commencing work and should be open by Christmas operating as a CIC and offering
training and volunteer opportunities.
There is
also the Experts by Experience group that meets at Broadacre Hse every other
Thursday (alternate Thursdays so it doesn’t clash with the NUCF) 12.00-2.00.
This will hopefully grow into a CIC organisation that can be run totally by
members. All are welcome to attend the Experts group.
Lifeline Briefing Sessions
Briefing
sessions by Lifeline around the new services in Newcastle will take place
Wednesday 16th at the Newcastle Arts Centre on Westgate Rd. Everyone
welcome.
Induction opportunities at Lifeline
Lifeline
are doing an induction program on 29th September at Outlook. If
anyone would like to go there are places available can you let Andy know please.
AOB
Offer from
the local Fire Brigade to come to the NUCF to talk about fire safety. Andy to
get more details and possible confirm them for a future forum.
Revive
Festival 2016. A regional recovery festival is being planned for next year. If
anyone would like to be involved from the start in the planning the first open
meeting is to be held on Wednesday 7th October 6pm at the Coffee
Trader coffee shop just off Northumberland Street.
Next NUCF: 01/10/2015
Location:
Plummer
Chair:
Chris
Minutes:
Richard
