We know that, employment is linked to good health. Statistically, if you're employed, you're likely to be more healthy. In 2006, DWP commissioned a scientific evidence review of the links between...
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POWS help Birmingham families out of B&Bs
Three of our most experienced Pregnancy Outreach Workers (POWs) have been working with Birmingham City Council for the last six months as Support Workers to the Temporary Accommodation team. We...
Supporting the whole person with Volunteer Befrienders
Our Volunteer Befrienders have been working with departments across Gateway to offer additional support. One of the areas where we've found they can be particularly helpful is our Health Trainer...
Alone during pregnancy
We often talk about clients who are isolated, but you may be surprised at the number of women our Pregnancy Outreach Workers support who are alone during pregnancy. Many even face giving birth...
Gaining weight to be body confident
We often talk about weight loss, but what about those who are underweight? Our Health Trainers occasionally have clients who want to gain weight. Often, these clients have active lifestyles and...
A new start for the Personal Health Forum
Gateway has recently been asked to help run a Personal Health Forum for people with long term health conditions. The Forum, which has been running for a few years, is primarily a support group but,...
Lifestyle services working together
Birmingham City Council are seeking views on current lifestyle services from the people who use them or link in with them - and you've got until this Sunday, 2nd March Monday 31st March* to have...
From unemployment to care work: breaking the cycle
In October we introduced our Training To Care programme. It's a gateway for people who want a caring career, offering them the qualifications and experience they need in order to apply for NHS jobs....
Thinking About Sex Day
Did you know that 14th February is not just Valentine's Day, but "Thinking About Sex Day"?! Thinking About Sex Day was initiated by the Sexual Advice Association to encourage everyone to think about...







