Evaluation of Sources of Support Service
An evaluation of the Dundee Sources of Support programme which involves Links Workers who support patients who access primary care for non-medical issues.
Appendix 2: Glossary of Selected Services
ADDACTION: drug and alcohol support group for families, young people and adults
ADAPT: debt advice and money management service
CONNECT: focuses on the issues faced by people as a result of the benefits changes
CRAIGOWL: provides learning opportunities, training, qualifications, and support to people who want to improve their circumstances
DAMH (Dundee Association for Mental Health): umbrella organisation that provides a wide range of services (activities, support/advice, meeting place etc.) for people with mental health issues
DEEAP (Dundee Energy Efficiency Advice Project): provides advice and help on energy efficiency in the home
DEIT (Dundee Early Intervention Team): provides support to vulnerable children and families
DHLI (Dundee Healthy Living Initiative): provides opportunities and support for people to meet their health needs within their local community
ECLIPSE: a service for people striving to move into or maintain recovery from drug and alcohol problems
FAIRBRIDGE: provides individually tailored personal development plans for young people
LATTICE: local crafts group
MID-LIN DAY CENTRE: provides a wide range of activities for older people
PENUMBRA: promotes mental health and well-being
POSITIVE STEPS: promotes health and well-being and social lifestyles of vulnerable adults
REMPLOY: expands opportunities for disabled people in sustainable work both internally and externally
TAPS (Tayside Alcohol Problem Service): provides counselling and support to adults who feel they require advice or help with alcohol problems, and to their relatives
TCA (Tayside Council on Alcohol): provides advice and a range of services to adults, children and families with alcohol issues
TIME-BANK: a volunteering initiative that utilises and shares skills within local communities
WRASAC (Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre): provides free and confidential support to women and girls aged 13+ who have been raped, sexually abused or sexually exploited
Contact
Email: Naureen Ahmad
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