Snippets from R2R Team Diary, December 2013

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* Called ambulance for client when she fell on the path following R2R afternoon drop-in. * Helped client at DLA Tribunal where he was reinstated and higher payment was recommended.

* First winter breakfast vouchers issued for Fisherman Café.

* Supported client to reinstate Job Seekers Allowance and Housing Benefit and liaised with landlady to sustain the tenancy.

* Attended Poole Town Network Forum with

Healthwatch Dorset, who are now attending drop-ins.

* Teen Challenge rep attended afternoon drop-ins to help individual clients with drug or alcohol issues.

* Community Mental Health Nurse attended afternoon drop-in to help those with mental health issues.

* Holton Lee client volunteer gained job interview.

* Client prepared a pasta soup and a pear and apple crumble with custard for drop-in attendees.

* Liaised with Highways Enforcement Officer, Anti Social Behaviour Team and Local Councillor to enable homeless client sleeping in a tent to be allowed to remain there rather than being moved on, until he moves into permanent accommodation in January.

* Liaised with various people offering rucksacks and warm clothing, Christmas gifts etc.

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