Vicky Branch

Head of Children & Young People's Services at Cranstoun

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

So proud of the @Cranstoun_org Here4YOUth team in receiving this recognition award for empowering young people acrosss Dudley. This team works tirelessly taking substance use and wellbeing support/treatment to where young people are at. 😃🤩🥳

@becksp40 @quigleyism @DudleyCVS

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

Thanks Trae for these reflections and acknowledging the contributions of black leaders, past and present and their impact on society today.

#BlackHistoryMonth

[Cranstoun @Cranstoun_org]

As Black History Month comes to an end for 2024, Trae from our ROUTES youth hub in Dudley reflected on the importance of looking back whilst also moving forward.

#BlackHistoryMonth

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

It is heartbreaking to hear that drug-related deaths have continued to rise, with 5,448 lives tragically lost. Below is Cranstoun's response to this devastating news

[Cranstoun @Cranstoun_org]

🧵We’re devastated to see yet another increase in drug deaths for the year of 2023 in England + Wales, with 5,448 people tragically dying. This is the 12th year they have risen in succession. Our deepest thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

https://t.co/EqzeZ80eIe

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

I'm still smiling after the launch of ROUTES, @Cranstoun_org new youth advice hub at Merry Hill shopping centre. Check this out 👇

https://t.co/PVPZDOQfW0

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

I welcome this commitment to developing a national youth strategy, ensuring that young people have greater access to safe spaces and support from trusted adults.

[NYA @natyouthagency]

We’re delighted that the Secretary of State has committed to delivering a National Youth Strategy.

On 17 October, Lisa Nandy highlighted the troubling lack of national youth strategy and declared that the new government is ‘determined to grip this issue’. She also praised youth workers and described the youth funding decrease of 73 percent as ‘a source of national shame’.

🎥Watch this important commitment to youth services being made by Lisa in the House of Commons here from 8.04 - 11.07: https://t.co/dd4uoQAkSu

#NationalYouthStrategy #NYSAB #YouthWork #YouthSector @lisanandy @melanie_onn @MartinVickers @LeighNYA

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

It's finally here! Today marks the official launch of ROUTES! I’m excited to share the positive impact this youth advice hub has already made and to welcome our partners, young people and key stakeholders to the hub. 😄@Cranstoun_org

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

So proud of those who co-created this poem about consent. They volunteered their time as part of @DudleyCVS Health Champions and had the opportunity to work alongside @dancrewanimate to bring it to life. Take 5 mins to hear these powerful words. 👇

https://t.co/7bl8wNSTG6

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

Did you see the aurora tonight? What a spectacular sight. 😄

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

ROUTES is a new youth advice hub, offering a safe and accessible space open to young people aged 13 to 25 to drop in and access information, advice, and guidance to support their wellbeing and seek help when they need it.

Please share 👇
https://t.co/kKJ79IWIHr

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

JOB ALERT!! - Come and join the team at ROUTES youth advice hub in Dudley. See link for more information. 😀

https://t.co/3IeCXngHzP

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

I have thoroughly enjoyed @Cranstoun_org social justice conference. Was fantastic to explore challenges and solutions to support young people and spotlighting ROUTES - a youth advice hub in Dudley.

[Cranstoun @Cranstoun_org]

We are hiring a Key Worker for Young Persons and Families in Worcestershire! 💼

👥 Contract: Permanent – Part Time available
💰 Salary: £25,250-£30,044
📍 Location: Worcestershire

🔗 Apply via https://t.co/KEa4RN52Ay to change and save lives!
#KeyWorker #WorcestershireJob

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

📣 Job Opportunity 📣

Come and join the new team at Routes youth advice hub - an open access space to provide young people aged 13-25yrs with whole life support.

Based at Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley. @Cranstoun_org

https://t.co/K5XndFXctn

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

Thank you @cranstounsand for letting me be part of your outreach for an afternoon. I loved how you are developing trusted relationships one moment at a time, with friendly conversation, harm reduction advice and support. @Cranstoun_org

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

Check this out! 👇

[West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership @WestMidsVRP]

A refurbished youth hub will open at the Merry Hill Centre late summer providing a walk in service for young people in Dudley

Read more here: https://t.co/mmib3fjwMh

@Cranstoun_org
#YouthVoice

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

@mcneil_tom Fantastic news, congratulations.

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

Excited for this one!! 👇

[Cranstoun @Cranstoun_org]

Have you secured your tickets yet? Here's another keynote panel you won't want to miss at the Social Justice Conference this September 😁🙌

You can see the full programme of speakers, workshops and more - as well as get your tickets - here 👇
https://t.co/PpddmJq2yM

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

@antlehane Totally agree Ant, and as we know drug testing is not reflective of immediate use. We must educate and support young people rather than push them away from what should be trusted adults and safe spaces which then increases their vulnerability.

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

“Children may not have a vote, but they always deserve a voice”

Let’s listen…👂🏻🦻

But more importantly let’s create change. 🤞

#100voices
@ChildrensComm

[Ant Lehane @antlehane]

Great #100Voices campaign from @ChildrensComm on how we could improve the lives of young people (by listening and co-producing with young people).

Check it out 👇

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

@StuBates84 Shall we catch up about this, I’ll email you 😃

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

Super excited for this. 👇

[Ant Lehane @antlehane]

🗓️ Cranstoun’s Social Justice Conference is a mere 10 weeks away!

Join us for 3 days of discussion on tackling social injustice across our service areas.

Brilliant line up and tickets going fast, get yours via the link below.

🎫 👉https://t.co/sc6hC96LJU