Our aim Tackling homelessness, alcohol misuse and health inequality across Birmingham.

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Our aim Tackling homelessness, alcohol misuse and health inequality across Birmingham

Key facts about SIFA Fireside Established in 2007 through a merger of SIFA (Supporting Independence from Alcohol) and the Fireside Charity The two charities had over 50 years’ experience between them of working with marginalised people Last year we had over 38,000 attendances at our daily City Centre ‘drop in’ sessions and over 2400 assessed service users Wide range of local and national partners (e.g Crisis, Aquarius, Mind, Midland Heart) Statutory funders include Adults and Communities, the Housing Dept, and NHS Other funders include the Big Lottery

Our ‘in-house’ health provision Twice weekly surgeries from the Homeless Nurses’ Team A weekly chiropody session A weekly surgery from the Homeless Alcohol Nurses A weekly surgery from the Homeless Mental Health Team A specialist alcohol service Complementary therapies and counselling

‘Change4Life’ project [Big Lottery funded] ‘Change4Life’ project [Big Lottery funded] Social interaction/peer support Football and gardening Life skills Meaningful activity and volunteering Empowerment, engagement, and decision making Raising confidence through positive feedback and skills acquisition

Reintegration & Reconnection Reintegration & Reconnection 18 month project March 13 to August 14 Birmingham-wide Partners include Midland Heart, WM Fire Service & Birmingham Law Centre We have two bilingual workers, a F/T Project Worker & a P/T Outreach Worker, + a small reconnection budget

Reintegration & Reconnection: aims Reintegration & Reconnection: aims Reintegration Reconnection Prevention Harm reduction

Reintegration & Reconnection: activities Reintegration & Reconnection: activities Outreach to squats & rough sleepers Assistance with ID, benefit, accommodation & employment issues + specialist alcohol service & health input Job Club, ESOL, training & volunteering Provision of practical help (food, showers, clothing) Reconnection to country of origin where appropriate & chosen by client

Thank you Cath Gilliver Chief Executive SIFA Fireside Allcock St Digbeth Birmingham B9 4DY