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Last week our Remember Veterans worker lisa B. and our placement student Evie Billingsley visited Malvern and Hereford police stations to pin their homemade poppies on the Tommy soldiers. It's wonderful to see so many other poppies made by the local community and thank you to the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner for enabling us to honour our veterans and their sacrifices made across multiple wars. #veterans #rememberance #weshallrememberthem #herefordshire #worcestershire

Thanks for the mention Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre. Our Remember Veterans worker lisa B. is supporting veterans across Herefordshire who are either in the criminal justice system or at risk of entering it. The Veterans Support Centre is a fantastic hub to take our clients to and connect them with their local community and other relevant support services. https://lnkd.in/dGS_-BfX

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging members of the public and organisations to create their own handmade poppies and pin them on the unknown Tommy statues across West Mercia. Before Monday 4 November, local communities can create poppies to display on their local statues which will then come together for a wreath laying ceremony at police HQ to honour former and serving police officers and members of the armed forces on Remembrance Day. Our Remember Veterans worker lisa B. will be visiting some of these statues next week in Hereford and Malvern to lay poppies on behalf of our Veterans service and YSS. Please click on the link below for more information. https://lnkd.in/dFfPSa-D

🌍💛 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day💛🌍 At YSS , we unite with millions across the UK and around the globe to raise awareness and take action to prevent suicide. Every life is valuable, and together we can make a difference by fostering open conversations, offering support, and spreading hope. Suicide can impact anyone, anywhere, but through awareness, we can remove the stigma and ensure that no one feels alone. Your words, support, and care could help save a life. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: 💛 Samaritans: Call 116 123 💛 Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 💛 Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk Let’s work together, today and every day, to support mental health and prevent suicide. 💙 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #YSSCharity #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #SupportAndHope

Thank you to Dr Stephanie Jane Bennett for continuing to shine a light on the importance of identifying children affected by parental imprisonment and ensuring they receive adequate support that meets their needs. Dr Stephanie Jane Bennett's research alongside Professor Victoria Cooper and Professor Jane Payler highlighted the amazing work YSS does everyday supporting families affected by familial imprisonment across Worcestershire. To read the report and find out more about the Families First service, please click here - https://lnkd.in/e2TSWXMd https://lnkd.in/dTZaZh2E

🏃♂️ Inspiring Journey: Supporting Visually Impaired Veterans 🏃♂️ Last week, our Remember Veterans lead, Lisa Burnett had the incredible opportunity to visit Hereford’s Royal National College for the Blind to welcome Darren Blank, a visually impaired veteran who is on an extraordinary mission—running from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the ‘Visually Impaired Veterans Ski Club’ (VIVSC). 🌍💪 The VIV Ski Club, founded over 45 years ago, provides visually impaired veterans with the chance to enjoy a week of skiing or snowboarding each year. For members, skiing is not just a sport; it’s a crucial part of their rehabilitation and ongoing well-being. “The club helps members gain confidence and freedom on the snow with support from a dedicated team of experienced volunteer guides, most of whom are veterans themselves,” said Stewart Graham from VIV Ski Club. “All our visually impaired veterans (VIs) are registered blind, with their impairments ranging from heavily blurred vision to zero sight.” Quote from Lisa Burnett🗣 "As someone who has been an Adaptive Ski Instructor for Wounded, Injured, and Sick servicemen and women, Lisa knows firsthand the transformative power of adaptive sports. Darren’s determination to support his fellow veterans through this incredible challenge is truly inspiring" A big thank you to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership and Kate La Barre for connecting us with Darren’s story. It’s a powerful reminder of how our community can come together to support remarkable causes. Please take a moment to read Darren’s story, share the link, and spread the word. Let’s rally behind Darren as he completes this amazing challenge! 🌟 🔗 Read Darren’s Story https://lnkd.in/g_YnRAWK YSS #YSS #RememberVeterans #SupportOurHeroes #VIVSC #AdaptiveSkiing #InspirationInAction #LandEndToJohnOGroats

Our Operations Manager Evangelia Palios-Hayden had the pleasure of being interviewed by Claire Ashford on BBC Radio Shropshire yesterday morning alongside John Campion the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. Together they announced our new MORSE Youth service working alongside Lorna Tilley at West Mercia Youth Justice Service. To hear more about the service and why support is needed for under 17s committing driving offences, click on the link below and go to 11:51 mins in to the programme. We would love to hear your thoughts on the interview and the service. #roadsafety #charity #shropshire #Telford #Worcestershire #Herefordshire #youthsupport https://lnkd.in/dYcXTFn8

We are pleased to announce that West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has agreed to fund a pilot project between YSS and West Mercia Youth Justice Service aimed at improving road safety across West Mercia by reducing the number of driving offences committed by under 17 year olds. Building on our successful adult #MORSE service, the MORSE Youth project will provide 1:1 holistic support to children and young people who have commited driving offences, by identifying and reducing impulsive thinking via an innovative behaviour change programme. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “As we mark the start of National Road Victim’s Month, it’s vital that more is done to make West Mercia’s safer as it’s a sad fact that too many people are killed or seriously injured on our roads.  “I am proud to fund this first-of-a-kind project which is being delivered by WMYJS and YSS in West Mercia to make young people aware of the significant consequences their actions can have on our roads. “I hope to see a real change made and that young people play their part in making our roads safer.” YSS Managing Director, Debb Grantham, said: “I am thrilled to announce the launch of the innovative MORSE Youth pilot programme in partnership with Lorna Tilley, Head of West Mercia Youth Justice Service, and in collaboration with Ian Edwards, a renowned road safety consultant with over 20 years of experience. “Building on YSS’s rich history in youth prevention and intervention services and alongside our successful #MORSE adult project, this new initiative will offer holistic support to young people involved in driving offences—a first-of-its-kind service in the UK.  “Together, we’re not just addressing the present; we’re working to prevent future road victims and create safer communities for us all.” https://lnkd.in/d42MM_BM

We are pleased to announce that West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has agreed to fund a pilot project between YSS and West Mercia Youth Justice Service aimed at improving road safety across West Mercia by reducing the number of driving offences committed by under 17 year olds. Building on our successful adult #MORSE service, the MORSE Youth project will provide 1:1 holistic support to children and young people who have commited driving offences, by identifying and reducing impulsive thinking via an innovative behaviour change programme. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “As we mark the start of National Road Victim’s Month, it’s vital that more is done to make West Mercia’s safer as it’s a sad fact that too many people are killed or seriously injured on our roads.  “I am proud to fund this first-of-a-kind project which is being delivered by WMYJS and YSS in West Mercia to make young people aware of the significant consequences their actions can have on our roads. “I hope to see a real change made and that young people play their part in making our roads safer.” YSS Managing Director, Debb Grantham, said: “I am thrilled to announce the launch of the innovative MORSE Youth pilot programme in partnership with Lorna Tilley, Head of West Mercia Youth Justice Service, and in collaboration with Ian Edwards, a renowned road safety consultant with over 20 years of experience. “Building on YSS’s rich history in youth prevention and intervention services and alongside our successful #MORSE adult project, this new initiative will offer holistic support to young people involved in driving offences—a first-of-its-kind service in the UK.  “Together, we’re not just addressing the present; we’re working to prevent future road victims and create safer communities for us all.” https://lnkd.in/d42MM_BM

🌟 Young Carers Canal Lock Challenge Success!🌟 Our amazing young carers had an unforgettable day out on the canal, tackling the locks like pros! 🚤🛠️ Supported by the amazing young carers staff, they worked together brilliantly, made new friends, and enjoyed some well-deserved fun in the sun ☀️. A HUGE thank you to the Worcestershire and Birmingham Community Canal Organisation for putting supporting this Every young carer (and even our staff! 🙌) received a certificate for their hard work and teamwork. We’re so proud of everyone! 🏆💪 #YSSYoungCarers #Teamwork #CanalAdventure #MakingMemories