Real Change Basingstoke

Basingstoke and Deane Social Inclusion Partnership is helping to reduce rough sleeping in the borough by working together. Help us to make a real change.

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@JulianHouseBas Find up-to-date volunteering opportunities in the borough at https://t.co/UDVebZjJjW (2/2)

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It’s #VolunteersWeek 💜

If you want to make a real difference, consider giving some of your time to local homelessness charities and services such as the Camrose Centre, Basingstoke Foodbank or @JulianHouseBas

Your time could help make the borough a better place. (1/2)

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Chat About at Basingstoke Discovery Centre offers a relaxed, welcoming space to spend time with others, have a chat, and enjoy games or jigsaw puzzles - no pressure, just company.

🗓 Every Monday
⏰ 11am to 1pm
📍 Basingstoke Discovery Centre

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A simple way to help locally! You can donate food online via Basingstoke Foodbank’s Give Today page. Items go straight to their warehouse. 💚

🛒 Visit the online shop: https://t.co/ASVmtFEuNb
🛒 For all the different ways to donate food: https://t.co/TkOFS01v1n

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You can submit an alert to StreetLink at https://t.co/51KAKyHbhZ

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Every detail counts when you raise a StreetLink alert. Street names, landmarks, stations, platform numbers or a What3Words location all help outreach teams find someone sleeping rough faster. Your alert could be the step that connects someone to safety and care. 💜

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If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, you can help connect them with local outreach teams. Send an alert via StreetLink at https://t.co/51KAKyHbhZ

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This is a real reminder that change is possible. After experiencing homelessness and addiction from a young age, Darren Skeete is now rebuilding his life and supporting others as a peer worker. The right support at the right time matters.

Read his story: https://t.co/DDLSoTo0xw

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@CA_Basingstoke Find out more and get support at https://t.co/mig7ZfOMli (2/2)

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Free, confidential support is available locally from @CA_Basingstoke if you’re struggling with debt, housing, benefits or the rising cost of living. Independent advice is available by phone, online or at local drop ins across Basingstoke. (1/2)

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Find more information at https://t.co/BKR8pLKz9h (2/2)

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Visit Basingstoke Discovery Centre on Tuesday 12 May, 2pm to 6pm to explore your local SEND offer.

⭐ Welcoming, relaxed environment
⭐ Guidance on support
⭐ Connect with community organisations
⭐ Support for families with children and young people aged 0 to 25

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📆 Friday 8 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm - Gill Nethercott Centre, Whitchurch, RG28 7HP
📆 Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 12.30pm - Ridgeway Community Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 5BW (2/2)

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Want to volunteer but not sure where to start? Basingstoke Voluntary Action is running Community Volunteer Hubs where you can drop in, have an informal chat and explore volunteering opportunities that fit you. No booking needed just pop in and find out what’s possible. (1/2)

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For people sleeping rough, a pet can mean everything. @Tell_StreetLink work with @StreetVetUK and StreetPaws to make sure both people and their animals get much needed support .

If you see someone with a pet sleeping rough, contact https://t.co/51KAKyHbhZ and tick the pet box.🐾

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@HwatchHampshire Have your say confidentially through a short survey at https://t.co/6bz6fYAO31

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Do local health and care services really know what matters to you? @HwatchHampshire wants to hear from local people about their local services.

Your experience of the NHS and social care, good or bad, can help improve services for everyone in Hampshire. (1/2)

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Check the Wellbeing Walks timetable at https://t.co/IEBeH42Hdu (2/2)

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Free group walks in Basingstoke - no booking needed!

Basingstoke Wellbeing Walks run a range of fun, free and supportive walks throughout the week, all led by trained volunteer walk leaders. There's no need to book - just turn up and you'll be made very welcome. (1/2)

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You can book your place at https://t.co/7y75WW2712 or scan the QR code on the poster. (2/2)

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Wessex Film and Sound Archive's Access and Amplification project is running an oral history workshop for disabled, neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+ people.

📍 Basingstoke Discovery Centre
🗓️ Saturday 25 April
🕛 10am to 2.30pm

Support will be available throughout the day. (1/2)