HOME / WHAT WE DO
What we do
Practical help where we can provide it directly, and trusted connections where another organisation is better placed to help. You don’t need to know what you need before you come to us.
How we help:
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Provided by BLOT
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First-line help
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With partners
Help accessing specialists
HOME / WHAT WE DO
What we do
Practical help where we can provide it directly, and trusted connections where another organisation is better placed to help. You don’t need to know what you need before you come to us.
How we help:
●
Provided by BLOT
◐
First-line help
⇄
With partners
Help accessing specialists
OUR SERVICES
Ten ways we can help
01
Food and Essentials
Food bags for a suggested donation of £4 at our Hubs, with essential items included when available. If you’re unable to contribute, food is still available free of charge.
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Provided by BLOT
02
Emotional Wellbeing and a Listening Ear
A welcoming, non-judgemental space and a listening ear, and help accessing further wellbeing or mental health services.
◐
First-line help
Help accessing specialists
03
Money, Benefits and Financial Support
Help understanding letters, using online systems, completing forms and applications, and connecting with the right money or debt services.
◐
First-line help
Help accessing specialists
04
Digital Access and Practical Help
Free computers, printing and connection, and help using online services, completing forms and practical tasks.
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Provided by BLOT
05
Employment, Skills and Learning
Practical help, digital access, information about opportunities and help with applications. More specialist careers support through partners.
◐
First-line help
⇄
With partners
06
Housing and Homelessness
Help contacting housing services, navigating processes and completing forms. We can help you access specialist housing or legal advice.
◐
First-line help
Help accessing specialists
07
Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing activities, health information and outreach, working with NHS partners. Clinical care stays with the NHS.
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Provided by BLOT
⇄
With partners
08
Activities and Workshops
Activities and workshops we run ourselves, plus specialist sessions with partner organisations.
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Provided by BLOT
⇄
With partners
09
Community Events
Community events for everyone, often run together with other local organisations.
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Provided by BLOT
⇄
With partners
10
Help Finding Specialist Support
We help you understand what’s out there, find your way through services and make a supported connection to the right organisation.
●
Provided by BLOT
Help accessing specialists
OUR SERVICES
Ten ways we can help
01
Food and Essentials
Food bags for a suggested donation of £4 at our Hubs, with essential items included when available. If you’re unable to contribute, food is still available free of charge.
●
Provided by BLOT
02
Emotional Wellbeing and a Listening Ear
A welcoming, non-judgemental space and a listening ear, and help accessing further wellbeing or mental health services.
◐
First-line help
Help accessing specialists
03
Money, Benefits and Financial Support
Help understanding letters, using online systems, completing forms and applications, and connecting with the right money or debt services.
◐
First-line help
Help accessing specialists
04
Digital Access and Practical Help
Free computers, printing and connection, and help using online services, completing forms and practical tasks.
●
Provided by BLOT
05
Employment, Skills and Learning
Practical help, digital access, information about opportunities and help with applications. More specialist careers support through partners.
◐
First-line help
⇄
With partners
06
Housing and Homelessness
Help contacting housing services, navigating processes and completing forms. We can help you access specialist housing or legal advice.
◐
First-line help
Help accessing specialists
07
Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing activities, health information and outreach, working with NHS partners. Clinical care stays with the NHS.
●
Provided by BLOT
⇄
With partners
08
Activities and Workshops
Activities and workshops we run ourselves, plus specialist sessions with partner organisations.
●
Provided by BLOT
⇄
With partners
09
Community Events
Community events for everyone, often run together with other local organisations.
●
Provided by BLOT
⇄
With partners
10
Help Finding Specialist Support
We help you understand what’s out there, find your way through services and make a supported connection to the right organisation.
●
Provided by BLOT
Help accessing specialists
CLOSER TO HOME
Taking support to where people live
COMMUNITY HUB
A welcoming base
48a Fore Street, Bugle. High-speed broadband, free printing, free computer use and a 42" screen.
MOBILE HUB
A connected support space, anywhere
Starlink, solar power, a kitchen and seating turn any stop into a temporary support space for practical help, digital services, workshops and partner-led support.
CLOSER TO HOME
Taking support to where people live
COMMUNITY HUB
A welcoming base
48a Fore Street, Bugle. High-speed broadband, free printing, free computer use and a 42" screen.
MOBILE HUB
A connected support space, anywhere
Starlink, solar power, a kitchen and seating turn any stop into a temporary support space for practical help, digital services, workshops and partner-led support.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Where we help, and where specialists help
BLOT can help you…
✓
Understand letters and information
✓
Find your way through services
✓
Use online systems and complete forms
✓
Contact the right organisation, with support
✓
Have a cup of tea and someone to listen
Specialists will…
Give specialist debt, benefits or legal advice
Diagnose, assess or treat health conditions
Provide counselling or crisis mental health care
Advise on tenancy disputes and housing rights
We can help you reach them.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Where we help, and where specialists help
BLOT can help you…
✓
Understand letters and information
✓
Find your way through services
✓
Use online systems and complete forms
✓
Contact the right organisation, with support
✓
Have a cup of tea and someone to listen
Specialists will…
Give specialist debt, benefits or legal advice
Diagnose, assess or treat health conditions
Provide counselling or crisis mental health care
Advise on tenancy disputes and housing rights
We can help you reach them.
Not sure what you need?
Just come and talk to us. Drop in to a Hub, email or send a short message.
Get supportBring your service closer to people
NHS, council and charity teams can use our Hubs and Mobile Hub, with a separate secure Starlink login for professional services.
Partner with usNot sure what you need?
Just come and talk to us. Drop in to a Hub, email or send a short message.
Get supportBring your service closer to people
NHS, council and charity teams can use our Hubs and Mobile Hub, with a separate secure Starlink login for professional services.
Partner with us