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A4e (Offender Management) runs the Education departments in 32 Prisons nationally where we deliver Education and Training services to Prisoners. We also run a number of Community based programmes for offenders both ‘through the gate’ (for those on release from Prison) and via Probation for those on Community orders. A4e is the Country’s biggest provider of Welfare to Work services through which we deliver mainstream employment services to many thousand offenders. A4e also runs specialist programmes assisting those with health and incapacity barriers access work again where we deliver to those with offending backgrounds or life styles. A4e also delivers Welfare to Work programmes in many other countries including Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

(1) Provide skills accreditation in partnership with Probation (Regionally) for offenders on Community Payback orders and assisting progression to work and/or further ETE activity. (2) To assist offenders in the community and those at risk of offending (via Probation and community agencies) to successfully access ETE activity through 1:1 support, motivational programmes, technical work certificates and legal driving.

We deliver employability and skills support from community venues across the North East. We also run a number of social enterprises including, Bloomin' Marvellous, IT Acumen, Greenleaf Catering and Easington Youthbuild, a skills and affordable housing project

One to one coaching and support in skills for life, employability advice and guidance and business coaching. We also have a small number of properties available for homeless or vulnerably housed young people.

Work in addictions support

Addictions Support work, Volunteer development Work in HR Depts / the workplace / training etc

Addictions UK, a Social Enterprise, are the leading provider of Home-based Addictions Treatment based in the North East of England but working throughout the United Kingdom. We offer a 24/7 treatment service, that deals with alcohol and drug addiction problems including Medical Detox and talking therapies. We provide daily treatment sessions – delivered over the telephone – usually for thirty minutes duration. We operate two 24/7 help lines for clients and their family / friends. These are separately managed to ensure confidentiality. Our treatment staff members are all trained counsellors, who have personal experience of addictions – with a minimum of five years of continuous sobriety. Our methodology includes aspects of CBT, 12-Steps, Person-Centred Counselling and Daily Coaching. All our work is on a one-to-one basis evaluated through the CORE and independent outside evaluation and our staff members receive regular outside supervision. Addictions UK seek to serve those people who cannot attend community meetings such as AA or attend residential rehab such as the elderly, disabled, ethnic minorities, great and the good / professionals and LGBT community members. For us, Alcohol problems present a health problem - and not just a crime prevention issue. For details of our policies and services, please see www.addictionsuk.com or write to info@addictionsuk.com. Addictions UK are linked to Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin – you can link to us via our website. Additionally, we offer a blogging site at www.addictionfocus.com or telephone us on 0845 4567 030.

We provide daily treatment sessions delivered over the telephone usually for thirty minutes duration. We operate two 24/7 help lines for clients and their family / friends. These are separately managed to ensure confidentiality. Our treatment staff members are all trained counsellors, who have personal experience of addictions – with a minimum of five years of continuous sobriety. Our methodology includes aspects of CBT, 12-Steps, Person-Centred Counselling and Daily Coaching. All our work is on a one-to-one basis evaluated through the CORE and independent outside evaluation and our staff members receive regular outside supervision. Addictions UK seek to serve those people who cannot attend community meetings such as AA or attend residential rehab such as the elderly, disabled, ethnic minorities, great and the good / professionals and LGBT community members. For us, Alcohol problems present a health problem - and not just a crime prevention issue. For details of our policies and services, please see www.addictionsuk.com or write to info@addictionsuk.com. Addictions UK are linked to Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin – you can link to us via our website. Additionally, we offer a blogging site at www.addictionfocus.com or telephone us on 0845 4567 030.

Home-based addictions Treatment

We are a support group for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and associated behavioural disorders, including addictive behaviour and mental health problems. We offer support to ADHD sufferers and to their families in the form of practical and emotional support and activities for families and children. If not medically diagnosed and treated, ADHD sufferers may turn to drugs and/or alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate to try and settle their restless brain. With early intervention, strategies can be put into place to help the sufferer understand and cope with their condition.

We offer practical and emotional support, backed up by leaflets about ADHD, co-morbid conditions and substance misuse. There are also books and videos available. Activities - we have a group called Crafty Corner, funded by Tees Valley Joint Strategy Unit/European Regional Development Fund, where people can use embroidery, sewing and knitting machines, jewellery making equipment, parchment craft equipment etc. to learn new skills with the possibility of thinking about employment. The Wheels Project, run in conjunction with the police, is a project where children/young people repair and refurbish old bike frames and, on completion, the bike is theirs to keep. This helps teach them how to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, health and safety, safe cycling etc. We have a self-help alcohol support group where members can access counselling and participate in cookery sessions. We run a grandparents' respite group, where grandparents, who have sole custody of their grandchildren because of parental drug/alcohol problems, can bring the children for the day, allowing themselves some respite time whilst the children take part in various activities and outings. We have been instrumental in giving substance misusers in the area a voice by hosting consultation events where they can talk to housing representatives, council officials, other service providers etc.