ONE-STOP SHOP (Tues 10 am – 12.30 pm)
Our One-Stop Shop is a new initiative supported by the Bristol City Council Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy that provides access to housing, health, benefits and employment support.
It is part of a move towards providing all the services our guests' need in one location.
In cases where we are unable to meet our guests' needs directly, we signpost them to other services for more direct help with issues such as addiction, domestic violence or mental health, where they can receive the best support possible.
We can also provide communal and private spaces for our partners to come into the centre and speak to our guests.
We currently work with the following partners, although we are looking to expand this provision:
ARA - supported housing and specialist Housing Support services
Homeless Health Team (NHS) - provides vaccinations to our guests and has run a successful liver health programme which saw excellent uptake at our centre
Move In, Move On, Move Up - one-to-one support for training, volunteering and employment
POhWER - provides advocacy services for our guests in meetings, doctor's appointments, and housing where they cannot voice their needs.
Private Renting Team - offers support and advice for people accessing private accommodation
Sirona Health - supports guests experiencing homelessness and challenges with their health needs. They triage guests and can direct them for referrals or immediate support.
St Mungo's - provide one-to-one support to those suffering from homelessness across the city with designated support workers and assess applications for SWEP support
WRAMAS: Welfare Rights and Money Advice Service - provide support around benefits and welfare advice, including Universal Credit, ESA, Housing Benefits, PIP, and application support
If you'd like to know more about the One-Stop Shop, or want to get your organisation involved please get in touch with Ross our Centre Manager, at manager@turnaround.org.uk.