Real Change Basingstoke

For people sleeping rough, a pet can mean everything. @Tell_StreetLink work with @StreetVetUK and StreetPaws to make sure both people and their animals get much needed support . If you see someone with a pet sleeping rough, contact thestreetlink.org.uk and tick the pet box.🐾

@HwatchHampshire Have your say confidentially through a short survey at healthwatchhampshire.co.uk/have-your-say

Do local health and care services really know what matters to you? @HwatchHampshire wants to hear from local people about their local services. Your experience of the NHS and social care, good or bad, can help improve services for everyone in Hampshire. (1/2)

Check the Wellbeing Walks timetable at bvaction.org.uk/wellbeingwalks (2/2)

Free group walks in Basingstoke - no booking needed! Basingstoke Wellbeing Walks run a range of fun, free and supportive walks throughout the week, all led by trained volunteer walk leaders. There's no need to book - just turn up and you'll be made very welcome. (1/2)

You can book your place at form.jotform.com/252743762657366 or scan the QR code on the poster. (2/2)

Wessex Film and Sound Archive's Access and Amplification project is running an oral history workshop for disabled, neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+ people. 📍 Basingstoke Discovery Centre 🗓️ Saturday 25 April 🕛 10am to 2.30pm Support will be available throughout the day. (1/2)

You can find out how to get involved at realchangebasingstoke.org.uk/get-involved/

Homelessness isn't always visible and is often misunderstood. Sofa surfing, overcrowded housing, B&Bs - these are all forms of homelessness that often go unseen. Understanding the reality is the first step to ending the stigma (1/2)

It's Good Friday - a great day to do some good! 🧡 If you've been thinking about getting involved with Real Change in Basingstoke and Deane, here's how you can make a difference in your local community. Find out more at realchangebasingstoke.org.uk/get-involved

Know someone who always goes the extra mile for our community? Now’s your chance to celebrate them, through the A Place to be Proud Of Awards. Let’s celebrate the people making a real difference. Make your nomination here: destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/a-place-to-be-…

If you spot someone sleeping rough, don’t walk on by. Help them access the right support by making a report through @StreetLink_ Call 999 if you think the person is under 18, immediate danger or needs urgent care. Make a report at streetlink.org.uk

If you'd like to support the work that makes this possible, donate at realchangebasingstoke.org.uk

That doesn't happen without a community willing to show up, night after night, through the coldest months of the year. Thank you to every single volunteer, cook, organiser and supporter who made this possible. This is Basingstoke at its best. 🏠

On Sunday, volunteers, organisers and supporters from the Basingstoke Night Light Winter Shelter came together to celebrate their incredible work. 💛 In total 158 volunteers gave 7,677 hours and cooked 643 hot meals.

Want to volunteer? @CA_Basingstoke is hosting a volunteer recruitment event to meet the team, ask questions and sign up for training. 📅 Monday 20 April 🕙 10am to 2pm 📍 Viables Community Centre All ages and backgrounds welcome. Great for skills, confidence and the community.

The Hampshire Food Alliance wants to hear about your experience finding support services in Hampshire - finances, wellbeing, food access and more. 🏠 Residents: bit.ly/4c2JtqX 👩‍💼 Professionals/volunteers: bit.ly/4tFN4BA Surveys are open until Friday 27 March.

It can be hard to know where to turn for help if you’re worried about becoming homeless. But there are lots of services locally working hard to support you. You can find a full list of organisations at basingstoke.gov.uk/homelessness

@StreetLink_ Make an alert at streetlink.org.uk (2/2)

Accurate details help outreach teams find people faster. When you make an alert to @StreetLink_ please include: 📍 Bus stop or entrance names 🏪 Nearby shop or landmarks 🧥 Their clothing or sleeping bag colour (1/2)