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Gina talks to The Voice FM
North Devon community coach, Gina, talks to The Voice about Pluss and the Positive People programme (June 2021). If you want to find out more about Positive People and what support is available to help you, please call 0800 334 5525 or email...
Shaun’s story – We Are With You
"I was a veg delivery driver for 14 years, doing 12-hour shifts on my own, driving across Devon and Bristol. I owned my own house and lived with my partner and two young children. "In 2018, I reached out to We Are With You because I knew I had an issue with alcohol....
Wonderful participant feedback – thank you!
We LOVE feedback such as this, it makes our jobs so worth while and rewarding A wonderful thank you card from a very grateful participant: "To the super team, A massive thank you to you all for your help, your kindness, understanding, energy - hard work, patience,...
Christopher’s story: “I feel that I’m back in control of my life”
Like many people, Christopher found himself out of work as a consequence of Covid-19. As an electrician, work dried up due to lockdowns and being unable to safely enter premises. He felt lost, with no obvious direction to follow and the slowly mounting debts were...
What’s on in June – Somerset
For more information, enquiries or to book a place either call or email using the contact details for each event. Click here to access a pdf version of the WHAT’S ON flyer.
What’s on in June – Devon
For more information, enquiries or to book a place either call or email using the contact details for each event. Click here to access a pdf version of the WHAT’S ON flyer.
Julian’s story: “It’s a new world”
A person without everyday digital skills can feel excluded from accessing many essential services and can make searching and applying for jobs almost impossible. Being able to search for vacancies, and submit applications is standard practice these days. Thanks to...
National Wildlife Week (April 5th-9th 2021)
Springtime is upon us! The time when people start to venture outside, enjoying the fresh air and watching the wildlife wake up from their winter sleep. Not only is spring one of the most beautiful times of the year, it is also a crucial part of the planting season for...
Graham’s story: “I’ve been given hope and a belief in myself”
Graham is 52 and lives in the Liskeard area. After the first Covid lockdown he was let go from his role as a deputy manager of a mental health rehabilitation unit. On top of that Graham was having to contend with a long-term back issue, with constant pain, even with...
Local and Community History Month – May 2021
If you didn’t know it already May is the national local and community history month. The purpose is to promote history in general and to encourage people to delve into their local history in more detail. You may think you know everything there is to know about your...
Rachel’s story: “Looking back, I can see that I’ve come a long way”
Rachel is now in her early thirties and lives in the Wakefield area of West Yorkshire. After suffering with a drug addiction for a number of years, Rachel has poor mental health, with a low self-esteem and confidence. Background Rachel had experienced some challenges...
National Smile Month (May 2021)
Today we are welcoming the first week of May with a smile. Unfortunately, due to COVID19 it has not been the cheeriest year so far however things are on the up and will not be “locked down” forever! As it is national smile month, we have been playing around with a few...