We know that the reasons for being homeless are complicated and come with many different reasons and issues. So that we can support people in the best possible way, we have teamed up with several partner agencies to ensure that homeless adults have the support and skills they need to address the issues of why they became homeless. AMAT UK can arrange fast track appointments and support you to attend.
Health-related:
- Forward Trust – substance misuse treatment including rapid assessment, one to one therapy and group sessions
- Nurse Practitioner– provides initial physical health diagnostics, blood tests and referral to medical appointments
- Mental Health Nurse – provides mental health appointments, including consultation and referral
- NHS Sexual Health Nurse – provide testing and follow up treatment for sexual health issues
- Hep C Trust – provide hepatitis C testing and treatment programmes
- Vita Health Group – providing talking therapies for the NHS in Kent and Medway
Support for specialist issues:
- Medway Local Authority housing advisors – provide housing relating support for homeless adults.
- SATEDA – provide domestic abuse counselling and signposting to refuges and other agencies.
- Medway Adult Education – provide online courses, English and Maths sessions within The Hive.
- Resident Social Activities – Residents can join in with choir, bingo, quiz nights & more in a space that encourages forging positive relationships, whilst reducing anti-social behaviour.
- Medway Street Angels (MSA) – Helping the homeless & those in need across Kent & Medway.
- DWP (Department for Work & Pensions)– benefits workshops, helping people to receive the right benefits, and dealing with any queries, advice and guidance
Services and activities that reduce social isolation:
- ALIVE AND SINGING Choir – The Alive and Singing choir is a singing group that is made up of homeless individuals and staff. 98% of individuals that attend said that the choir was important to them, that it lifted their spirits, and helped them to manage their feelings
