Recovery
SSJ awarded Portsmouth contract to continue providing substance misuse services
SSJ awarded Portsmouth substance misuse contract The Society of St James are delighted to have been awarded the contract to continue providing substance misuse services and recovery housing for Portsmouth residents on behalf of Portsmouth City Council. We have partnered with Inclusion (Part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) to deliver a service…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Bike trip builds confidence for service users
The Isle of Wight is renowned for being a place that is perfect mindfulness, and 12 service users were given the opportunity to try this for themselves with a bike riding team-building and exercise. We provided the opportunity for service users to experience the thrill and excitement of a bike ride to and from Sandown,…
Read MoreSSJ featured on Homeless Link Member Blog
SSJ Feature on Homeless Link Blog Homeless Link today published a blog by Nicole Forster and Bev Alder from SSJ. We secured funding from Homeless Link’s Ending Women’s Homelessness Fund and commenced the Horizon Project in November 2019 – and this blog focuses on the work we have been doing in the months following the…
Read MoreHelp brighten up every day for St James Care
It’s that time of the year when the blossom is falling from trees in the park, daffodils are filling gardens and hanging baskets are blooming with the bright joys of spring. At St James Care, our service users are vulnerable – and are isolated away from all signs of spring. We want to give them…
Read MoreSocial Distancing – keeping a healthy mind
Staying healthy and positive Due to restrictions set in place by the UK Government to combat Covid-19, some of our services have gone into hibernation. Projects such as ReFit help our service users the chance to find their way to a healthy and active mind. Whilst the services are currently not open and active, support…
Read MoreProud of our care and support workers
The tireless efforts of SSJ workers Last night, and quite rightly, the country came together to share their appreciation for the incredible work done by NHS staff members during the outbreak of Covid-19. We know how important care work is – especially in times like today.
Read MoreNational Lottery funding is a boost for Re-Fit
Re-Fit Boost The Society of St James is delighted to have been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund for two projects in 2020 and we would like to thank the National Lottery and its players for their support.
Read MoreSt James Care Rated ‘Outstanding’
When asked, ‘Is the service responsive to the needs of it’s clients?’, the Care Quality Commission have rated St James Care as Outstanding! During the most recent inspection by CQC – the independent regulator of health and social care in England, staff at our specialist care home were recognized for their outstanding commitment to providing…
Read MoreThe Recovery All-Stars Rock At The AGM
Our 2018 AGM took place in the Markus Liebherr Lounge at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday 25th October. With this year’s theme of ‘success’, guests shared in some of the achievements and successes clients and staff have made over the last twelve months. As well as a keynote speech from our Chief Executive Trevor Pickup,…
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