News
General
We would like to welcome a new member of staff. Marc Simpson started in February 2010 and has been a welcome addition to the C Plus team.
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"I have been employed in addiction services/rehab in the city for the past 3 years and during this time I have supported many clients who have had Hepatitis C. I now hope to support and help people with Hepatitis C as well as raise awareness and reduce the stigma attached to the virus" |
Marc joins Alison and Sharon to complete the C Plus
team. We would also like to announce that after seven years of working with us
(and previously Capital C) Julia Reid (Support Worker) has retired from C Plus.
We would like to wish Julia all the best for her retirement.
C Plus Open Day
After the success of our last Open Day session in November 2009 we are holding two more sessions in April 2010. The first session (on the 13th April) is now fully booked however there are a few places still available for the second session on:
Tuesday 20th April
Starts 12noon to 3:00pm
C Plus
17 Academy Street
Edinburgh
EH6 7EE
Topics covered:
- What is C Plus
- What support we provide
- Groups we run
- Hep C virus
- Service User Perspective
Everyone is invited to attend and we will supply some tasty lunch!
To book a place please contact Sharon Smillie on
ssmillie@mainliners.org.uk or call (0131) 478 7929
Service User Consultation
C Plus are currently undertaking a comprehensive consultation with service users on behalf of NHS Lothian. We are currently consulting service users of nine drug and alcohol agencies throughout Edinburgh and the Lothian's. The consultation focuses on service user's knowledge, experience and attitudes towards Hepatitis C; as well as Hep C testing, treatment and services. The consultation will also gather data on the type and effectiveness of information available to service users about Hepatitis C and how to improve Hepatitis C services to meet the needs of clients. Each consultation lasts between 5 - 10 minutes and service users receive a £10 voucher for participating.
It is hoped that the consultations will be completed and results forwarded to NHS Lothian by the end of April 2010.
Evening Group
New Support Group Started!
The last Thursday of the every month
6:00pm - 8:00pm (snacks provided)
C Plus, Academy Street, Edinburgh
The evening group is facilitated by C Plus Volunteers, who offer peer support within the group.
If you would like more information about the evening group please contact Sharon Smillie on ssmillie@mainliners.org.uk or call (0131) 478 7929
Wednesday Support Group
The Wednesday support group has been extended!
Every Wednesday
Now 12noon till 4:00pm
C Plus, Academy Street, Edinburgh
Lunch and complimentary therapies* available
If you would like to talk someone about the Wednesday evening group or would like more information please contact Scott Fleming on sfleming@mainliners.org.uk or call (0131) 478 7929
* Fees for complementary therapies. Normally we can arrange for an initial free session. Thereafter if you can make a small contribution, around £5.00, that would be appreciated. In some circumstances we may be able to waive any fee.
Walking Group
We are currently looking at ways of developing the Walking Group and would like to invite any suggestions or ideas about how we might do this. In the meantime the Walking Group will continue as:
Walking Group
Every Thursday afternoon
Starting at 12noon
Variety of locations throughout Edinburgh
If you have any suggestions or ideas; or would like to find out about the Walking Group please contact Marc Simpson on msimpson@mainliners.org.uk or call (0131) 478 7929
Women's Group
We are re-launching our Women's Support Group and would like to invite any ladies affected by Hepatitis C to come along. The group will be facilitated by a C Plus Volunteer and offers you the opportunity to receive peer support within the group.
Women's Group
Every Monday
Starting at 1:00pm
Light Lunch available
If you would like to talk someone about the Women's Support Group or would like more information please contact Sharon Smillie on ssmillie@mainliners.org.uk or call (0131) 478 7929