Spectrum is Re-Instate’s discussion group for young autistic adults between 18 – 25 with a recent diagnosis. Every Thursday between 2pm and 3:30pm the group picks a topic and discusses it in detail in a supportive and constructive atmosphere. If you’d like to get involved call Simon on 01322 438 155 or info@re-instate.co.uk.

Re-Instate’s Employment Team are presenting a series of employability workshops as part of Mind in Bexley’s Recovery College program. These workshops will cover a range of interesting topics that will help people reach their work goals. To find out more, contact your Employment Co-ordinator within the Re-Instate team, check out Mind in Bexley’s Recovery College or e-mail info@re-instate.co.uk

Tuesday 2pm – 3pm – Preparation to Work workshops (on-line)

Wednesday 11:30am – 1pm – Job Club (in person) – an ideas exchange about getting a job and the job market

Wednesday 2pm – 5pm – IT4Work (in person)

The Parliamentary Review is a document that shares best practice between policymakers and business leaders. We are delighted to have been chosen to be in this years Review, and we hope that Re-Instate’s article is read widely.

Re-Instate’s article can be viewed here: https://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/organisations/re-instate

Following the surge in demand for W-rap (Well-being Recovery Activity Parcels) during the pandemic, we are delighted to have been awarded a grant from BVSC to produce thousand’s more packs in the six months between April and September 2021. So far, we’ve been able to put together 1,107 pamper packs for carers through Bexley Voice, as well as orders through Bexley Snap, the local Nepalese community, Age UK and the West Street Children’s Centre. If you’re interested in receiving well-being packs for your clients make it quick! The current round of funding ends at the end of September. E-mail Margaret at mbaderin@re-instate.co.uk

Living well is a project run by Re-Instate that supports adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults to be able to play a full role in their local community. Our program ‘Five ways to Living Well’, which is based on the New Economics Foundation’s Five Ways to Well-being – Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give, will support people to achieve their life goals and can be met by the comprehensive range of activities, groups and classes.

This project is supported for the next five years by a grant from City Bridge Trust, the funding arm of the City of London Corporation’s charity Bridge House Estates (1035628).

For further information of how to get involved in Living Well contact Simon or Zoe on 01322 438 155.

Some of the key beneficiaries of W-rap have been inpatients during long-term hospital stays. To see the effect that W-rap can have check out the above video. For further information, click HERE.

Basils’ Cafe, our five-star kitchen offering clients a range of delicious and nutritious meals and catering experience is open for business after lockdown.

Since September 2018, Re-Instate have run an Early Intervention project to compliment the successful Employment Service. The aim is simple, to offer people employment support at the appropriate time before a problem becomes a crisis! After two years of funding from the Better Care Fund, we were delighted to receive a grant from NLCF COVID-19 Response Fund co-ordinated by City Bridge Trust to continue the project until the end of March 2021.

If you, or anyone you know are feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious about a work situation, please contact us for help and support. For more information, click HERE.

If you’re looking for meeting space around Erith, Re-Instate’s community hub might be for you. Available seven days a week and suitable for groups. Contact Zoe on 01322 438 155 for availability and prices.