News

Are you a carer?

2013-06-10T08:07:26Z

This week is National Carers Week which celebrates and recognises the contribution of the UK’s 6.5 million carers. The Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline offers support not only to someone concerned about their own mental health but also supports many carers of people with mental ill health. The helpline provides time to listen to your worries and concerns and can also give information about other services in your area which could help you or the person you care for. If you think the helpline could support you call FREEPHONE 0808 800 2234, text 07860 022821 email staffordshire.helpline@brighter-futures.org.uk or use the instant messaging service by clicking on the button to the left during the opening times 7pm - 2am weekdays and 2pm - 2am weekends,

You can also pick up information on many of our services at the Stoke Sainsburys store throughout this week. To find out more about National Carers Week visit www.carersweek.org

Are you worried about losing your home or know someone who is?

2013-06-04T15:18:31Z

Smartmoves could help - today! Smartmoves supports people who are at risk of losing their homes. It doesn’t matter what the issue is, the team are here to help. Click on the link below to read more about the service or make that call to start getting support straight away. Call the team on FREEPHONE 0808 801 0555

Volunteers Week

2013-06-03T10:57:36Z

Huge thanks to all of our volunteers! Your hard work has a massive impact on our services and we couldn’t do what we do without you! To celebrate Volunteer Week we will be holding an event later this week to thank our volunteers. If you are a customer (past or present) and want to find out more about becoming a volunteer with us call Jonathan on 01782 406000 or email him at jonathan.goodwin@brighter-futures.org.uk

Vivo is coming to Brighter Futures…

2013-05-13T13:56:24Z

Vivo has chosen The Six Towns of Stoke-on-Trent to launch VivoMe.com, the world’s first social network to connect charities, organisations, people and communities in the common goal of doing and feeling good.

Commencing in September as a pilot, Vivo will bring together local schools, colleges and volunteering groups with charities and good causes such as Caudwell Children, YMCA, B-Arts, WEA and Brighter Futures and major organisations, including Stoke City Council, the NHS & YHA.

Participants will be rewarded with Vivo points for taking part in a variety of inspiring volunteering opportunities and initiatives for positive change – whether that’s giving up smoking, planting trees or standing up for a cause they believe in. Vivos can be redeemed online against great offers, gifts and exclusive experiences, provided by our partners.

Soon Vivo will connect people of all ages in all areas of society across the country, but for this pilot, just you and fellow volunteers from similar, forward-thinking local organisations, will be invited to prove ‘good’ can be SO rewarding. New opportunities and offers for you will be added every month, so do please keep logging in, to play a vital role in helping us grow the vision and shape the future.

Vivo. Be part of it.
VivoMe.com

Brighter Futures has already set up it’s very own Vivo page so if you want to get involved and start collecting points call Dave or Jonathan on 01782 406000 today!

Brighter Futures Jobs Fair

2013-05-08T15:40:46Z

On Saturday 18th May we will be holding a jobs fair at our head offices in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. If you are interested in finding out about working for us why not come along anytime between 11am - 4pm to meet the team? Please click on the file below for more information or contact our Human Resources Team on 01782 406000

NEW Rough Sleeper Team moves into Staffordshire and Shropshire

2013-05-07T15:42:33Z

From today people sleeping rough across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be able to get support from Brighter Futures Rough Sleeper’s Team. The service, which already operates in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle and Warrington, will support rough sleepers to find accommodation and to link in with other services which could help. The service will initially run for 6 months. Anyone who knows that someone is sleeping rough can contact the team on 0800 015 1464 (free from landlines and major mobile providers)

NEW Brighter Futures Academy Training Prospectus April - December 2013

2013-04-23T08:25:03Z

Wow! Take a look at our amazing new training prospectus, it’s packed with new and updated courses for our staff.

Our Community Matron Wins National Nursing Award!

2013-04-17T08:02:23Z

We are delighted to announce that our Community Matron, Jane Morton has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s Award for Outstanding Service. The award which was presented at a ceremony in London this week is in recognition of Jane’s ‘exceptional contribution made to the individual care of patients in the community to the nursing profession through teaching and personal example and to the body of knowledge through dedicated practice and shared experience.’ The award comes just weeks after the Community Matron service was awarded an NHS Innovation Award for the work it does with homeless people in our hostel 90 Hope Street and other local hostels. Congratulations Jane, we’re very proud of you!

Helpline Text and Instant Messaging Service

2013-04-11T16:29:29Z

Apologies again to anyone who is trying to use the Helpline instant messaging or texting service. We are having technical problems which are affecting the service. We are doing everything we can to get the service back in use but remember you can call the Helpline FREE from landlines and most mobiles on 0808 800 2234 during opening hours. If the lines are busy please don’t keep ringing the number it’s much easier to leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as someone becomes free. Please note we do not keep any phone numbers, these are destroyed as soon as we have called you back.

Read The Latest News About The Fulfilling Lives Project

2013-04-10T14:20:15Z

Click below to read the March 2013 Fulfilling Lives News Update

Brighter Futures message of support for rough sleeping goes international!

2013-04-08T11:56:55Z

Click the link below to read about how students in America were given a presentation about how we support rough sleepers by a member of our staff, Fabio.

Amazing Afternoon!

2013-03-27T16:31:52Z

What an inspirational afternoon! Representatives from the 10 successful areas across the country came together to celebrate their achievements at an event held in our Brighter Futures Academy. The consortiums will now spend the next six months developing their action plans for the Fulfilling Lives bid – good luck to everyone!

Fulfilling Lives Celebration Event Today

2013-03-27T09:43:56Z

Today we welcome Dharmendra Kanani and Lyn Cole from the Big Lottery Fund and partners from across the country to celebrate the Fulfilling Lives funding announement. We are very excited to have been chosen as the hosts for this special event and look forward to meeting our new colleagues and learning more about their plans for the next six months.

Brighter Futures ‘Delighted’ To Be Lead Organisation In Stoke For Big Lottery Fund Fulfilling Lives!

2013-03-26T10:09:51Z

The Big Lottery Fund have today announced the 10 successful areas that will receive a share of £100m to support people with complex needs. Stoke is one of the areas chosen and Brighter Futures will lead a consortium of local organisations to deliver Fulfilling Lives from 2014. Click below to read more about the funding

Read Brighter Futures And CAB Report About How The Welfare Reform Will Affect Stoke-on-Trent

2013-03-26T09:12:14Z

Gill Brown Brighter Futures CEO and Simon Harris CEO of Stoke CAB have written a report about the impact of the Welfare Reforms which come into effect on 1st April. Click below to read the report