More of What Matters: Website Updates
When we talk to people and organisations directly, we can explain things clearly. Our website hasn’t always been as good at that. Now that we’ve grown, we want the website to be just as helpful as talking to us in person, so we’ve been working on improving it over the past few months.
The result is a website that we hope reflects the quality and depth of our in-person work.
Whether you’re a frontline worker, an interested community member, or someone with lived experience, we hope that you can find what you need. If you cannot, please let us know.
From more than doubling the number of NRPF-proof resources to creating a bunch of new pages, here’s what’s new.
Questions and advice from partnership members, people seeking support, and more have inspired this work.
A clear example of this was the development of our “How to find reliable information” page. One thing constantly shared is frustrations with the thorny media landscape.
This was made clear during our sessions at the Grampian Regional Equality Council’s ‘Language Cafe’. Participants here, like us all, are looking for ways to help them research. In response, we’ve shared tips and guidance we use when researching for our own work.
We have always provided second-tier advice to organisations across the North East and will continue to do so for as long as needed. Even though each case will be different, some things are almost always relevant. With this in mind, we’ve updated the level of detail on our pages made for people looking for support.
Have a look under the support tab at the top of the page!
If you are facing destitution or supporting someone who is, you should still contact us.
We’ve updated the NRNE Lived Experience Group’s page to reflect the role this group plays in our work.
This page now makes their contributions and influence clearer. It also shares information on how to get involved with the group and our commitment to rewarding participation.
If you or someone you know is affected by NRPF in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, or Moray, and would like to share your experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Our resources page has more than doubled in the last few months, growing from 61 to nearly 150 listed resources. We’ve taken the time to ensure that people with NRPF can access all the added resources.
We’re always happy to take requests from partners seeking specific support for people with NRPF. Whilst we’re not always able to provide an immediate list, we will always look and, where relevant, add to the page.
If you are aware of a resource, fund, or initiative that may be relevant to people with NRPF in the North East and it is not listed, please get in touch.
As mentioned earlier, we now offer more guidance for people seeking support and those helping them. This work required us to review our training, public and partner queries, and public guidance from excellent organisations such as COSLA and the NRPF Network.
Given the nuances involved with NRPF, what may be available on paper will not always reflect what you may receive in person.
We always suggest contacting someone for support when you are confused and/or unsure what to do.
We’ve gone into great depth and detail with the policy and legal information that we deem essential-ish reading.
Found under our ‘knowledge’ tab. You can find information to help you understand the condition itself, how it’s been challenged legally, and what it means for housing, healthcare, families, and more. These pages are designed for everyone, but are written to support practitioners who need to move quickly and confidently.
We will continue to update our pages every quarter, or sooner should relevant legislation and guidance evolve.