We have received the following update from Centrepoint which outlines the crucial work which has been made possible by your donations. A big thank you from both KEMF and Centrepoint! Read the update below.
“I am emailing to say a big “thanks” for your amazing donation that will fund our complex case workers - Amy and Eliza. These 2 roles are needed so much especially in the current environment in Manchester where it seems more and more services for vulnerable people are being cut or at best are extremely overstretched. Your donation enables Amy and Eliza to continue their work with the most vulnerable young homeless people in Manchester. I see their work on a daily basis and their passion to support and advocate for the most vulnerable is truly inspiring
Only 2 weeks ago a young person who is working with Amy messaged her in distress. This young person has serious mental health issues and had absconded from a mental health ward. When Amy called her back she could hear a lot of noise. On asking where she was the young person told her she was at the train station and ready to end her life, given the situation and the young persons history we had reason to take this very seriously. Amy is one of the only people she trusts, having been let down by numerous services including the mental health ward that she was residing on. Amy managed to keep her talking on the phone whilst Eliza contacted the police who came and picked her up and took her back to the hospital ward. This all occurred in the early evening and was outside of their normal working hours. This is just one example of the important work they do, work that continues with your funding.
I would also like to share a video with you if I may. It has been produced by the manager of the Council’s Rough Sleeper Social Work team - Ellie Atkins. It gives a good insight into how roles like our complex case roles are vital to be able to work with the most vulnerable and complex individuals to achieve longer term results by working in a “trauma informed manner”. Amy and Eliza work closely with Ellie on a weekly basis to get the best results for the young people they work with. Here is the link:”