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Depression Awareness Week 21-25 April 2008

CHADDERTON COURT

SOCIAL INCLUSION RESOURCE CENTRE

“Creating access to mainstream opportunities”

REFERRAL PROCEDURES

In June 2006 Oldham was awarded a Mental Health Supported Capital Grant, in order to establish a social inclusion, community based information and resource centre at Chadderton Court, Oldham. In accordance with National and Regional guidance from Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) Chadderton Court includes:

* Offer dedicated Community meeting and activity space for socially excluded groups.

* On site I.T. community facilities.

* Development of a community internet café on site.

* Training room with interactive white board facilities

*Public Information and advice.

*An initial signposting service.

*Information and support for individuals who have experienced  mental health problems regarding volunteering and employment.

*Information/support for mental health service users to engage in community  based activities.

* The development of community partnerships and networks.

* Opportunities for community based social enterprise initiatives.

* Involve BME partner organisations and groups in activities, which will encourage participation in and ownership of, a social inclusion agenda.

* Offer a permanent base for ’Connected’ arts projects.

* Offer a range of vocational and volunteering opportunities.

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In early March 2007, Chadderton Court ‘opened It’s doors’ to referrals. However, for the first 6 months of the project, Chadderton Court staff focused their attention on developing mainstream community networks, capacity building, creating structure, through policies and procedures and providing support, resources and meeting space for socially excluded community groups.

HOW TO ACCESS CHADDERTON COURT

Walk-in

Although Chadderton Court is not a drop in centre, we do operate a ‘walk in’ policy, whereby, anyone can call in for information on what opportunities are currently available through Chadderton Court. On a ‘walk in’ basis people can:

Gain free access to the internet, in the internet café.

‘sign up’ for the bi-monthly volunteer ‘fact finding’ days.

Book an appointment at the fortnightly employment advice sessions.

Book an appointment with the monthly carers advice sessions.

Attend the Chadderton Court information open day (first Friday of the month).

Self-refer

People can refer themselves to Chadderton Court either by telephone or by calling in. However if someone is wanting to access one of the community groups, they may well also have to contact the group concerned, to see whether thy are taking on new members.

 All groups that run at Chadderton Court are independent and are not facilitated by Chadderton Court staff.  As part of the deal for groups to have free access to accommodation and resources at Chadderton Court, all groups are required to have their own guidelines. They will also have a contract, which binds them to OMBC policies and procedures. Unacceptable and/or inappropriate behaviour will be challenged and dealt with by Chadderton Court staff through the appropriate channels.

Referrals by social care/health care staff and voluntary sector agencies.

Chadderton Court is a social inclusion resource centre, NOT a day centre. Therefore what N.H.S. and social care staff can refer clients for is limited.

It is desirable that prior to making a referral to Chadderton Court, The referring agent takes the time to find out about what is on offer through Chadderton Court, by attending the ‘finding out’ Information days, on the first Friday of every month.

What Clients can be referred for include the following:

‘Community volunteering’ opportunities, via the bi monthly ‘fact finding’ days.

Independent community groups (see above)

Information and advice sessions.

One to one computer literacy sessions (dependent on available places)

Lifelong Learning educational courses.

‘One off’ training events and workshops.

Social enterprise opportunities (contact staff for details)

‘Connected’ arts projects and workshops ( contact the Arts coordinator for details)

Although a client’s interest in attending Chadderton Court can be expressed over the phone, all referrals by social care staff should be backed up in writing.

 *Note: Things may be subject to change as part of the ongoing development process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ACTIVITIES AND WHAT CURRENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE MEETING AT CHADDERTON COURT PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM ON: 
0161 770 8651

ROOM BOOKING INFORMATION SHEET

CHADDERTON COURT
Community Volunteer fact finding days
are run every two months

The next is
Tuesday 11th March 2008
10:00am till 3:00pm

There is also a come along and find out. DROP IN day held the 1st Friday of every month.

Chadderton Court is available for use from 9:am to 10:00pm 7 days a Week 365 days a Year by prior arrangment.

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