RESOURCES

Welcome to our Resources Hub, a space designed to help you find the tools, information, and connections you need to thrive. Whether you're a resident, a support worker, or a community partner, we’ve gathered practical guides, helpful contacts, and inspiring opportunities to support your journey.

 

Useful Links:

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🏠 For Residents – Practical Support & Everyday Living

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• Gov.uk: Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities – Official guidance for tenants in the private rented sector

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💡 Budgeting Toolkit

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• MoneySavingExpert Budget Planner – Free downloadable spreadsheet and budgeting tips

• Best Budgeting Apps UK – Money to the Masses – Reviews of apps like Snoop, Emma, and Monzo

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🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing

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• Mind Mental Health Helplines – Directory of UK mental health support lines

• NHS Mindfulness Guide – Tips and practices for mental wellbeing

• Guideposts Support Lines – Helplines for anxiety, bereavement, addiction, and more

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🍳 Healthy Living

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• Luton Foodbank: Nutrition on a Budget – Recipes using typical foodbank ingredients

• British Heart Foundation Recipe Finder – Heart-healthy meals with nutritional info

• Find a Local Food Bank – Trussell Trust – Locator tool for emergency food support

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📅 Weekly Planner Template

• Weekly Goal Planners – PrintBlame – Free printable templates for setting weekly goals

• CalendarLabs Goal Planner – Customisable weekly planner with goal tracking

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🤝 For Support Workers & Professionals – Working Together for Better Outcomes

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📘 Referral Pathways

• NHS e-Referral Service Overview – How referrals work across NHS services

• RCGP Referral Management Guide – Best practices for quality referrals

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🧩 Support Planning Toolkit

• Bury Council Person-Centred Planning Toolkit – Templates and tools for person-centred support

• NDTi Person-Centred Planning Tools – Guidance for planning future life and independence

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🧑‍⚕️ Safeguarding Resources

• Working Together to Safeguard Children – GOV.UK – Statutory guidance for multi-agency safeguarding

• NCVO Safeguarding Policies & Procedures – Templates and advice for voluntary organisations

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🧠 Trauma-Informed Practice

• GOV.UK: Trauma-Informed Practice – Learning from Experience – Case studies and implementation guidance

• British Journal of Nursing: What Nurses Need to Know – Overview of trauma-informed care in health settings

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🗣️ Communication Aids

• Scope UK: Communication Aids and AAC – Guide to tools for speech, language, and cognitive support

• AbilityNet: Communication Aids Factsheet – Overview of electronic and non-electronic aids

• Sense: AAC Devices and Examples – Practical examples and advice for choosing aids

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Emergency & Crisis Contacts - Immediate Help When You Need It

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Mental Health Helpline - 0800 123 4567 (24/7)

Housing Crisis Support - Contact Your Local Council Housing Team

Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247

Food Bank Locator - Find a local food bank

NHS Dial 111 - For Non urgent health advice

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