Four weeks ago, we wrote about the latest group of volunteers to start at Gateway under the EAST (Employment Access Skills and Training) programme. Now, having completed their volunteer training,...
Volunteer training – four weeks on
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Lighten Up helps Patricia to get new knees
In November last year, Patricia Barratt was advised that she needed knee replacements. However, she couldn't be considered for surgery because of her weight. So Patricia's GP referred her to...
Gateway’s POW food bank is not just for food
In the run up to Christmas, there's been a lot of talk of food banks in the press and on the television. Although there are quite a few food banks across Birmingham, Gateway's is slightly different....
Gateway welcomes volunteers
This week saw the new volunteers start here at Gateway. A really diverse bunch, the one thing they have in common is their desire to work with people who need some support in their own communities....
Gateway gets people cycling with a bike hire scheme
When we have an idea at Gateway we like to get on and make things happen as soon as we can. That's why, when the Health Trainers realised how many of our clients would like to start riding a bike,...
POWs – supporting clients, every day
Pregnancy Outreach Workers, or POWs, provide support to women for their social and emotional needs. Social needs can mean anything from a little housing support, to very complex issues such as child...
How does Birmingham support asylum seekers?
In June, I wrote about my involvement with Birmingham's social inclusion process. As part of this process, I have been asked to comment on how Birmingham welcomes - or not - asylum seekers. The way...
Yasmin’s Work Experience
Yasmin has been doing some work experience with us at Gateway Family Services. Here is what she had to say in her own words. 'My name is Yasmin Rai. I am 17 years old and I am an A-level student....
From Lighten Up to the Birmingham Half Marathon
Soon after Eddie Duddy retired, he realised he'd put on a lot of weight. Eddie suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), so when he realised the extra pounds were making his...