Natalie Skark 
After retiring from full-time work, Peter was looking for a volunteer role that would give him the opportunity to help others in his local community. In February 2021, Peter joined our Outreach Volunteer team in Oxfordshire, offering a few hours a week to locate, register and verify individuals sleeping rough. By going out in the … Read more
With Men’s Health Week coming to an end, we asked one of our staff to share his experience of managing mental health. I joined Connection Support just over 4 months ago as a Programme Manager working with other charities across Oxfordshire. We also work with all the Councils across Oxfordshire as part of a new … Read more
Nigel found himself with some spare time on his hands since retiring, so when his daughter, a social worker, suggested he get in touch with Connection Support, he thought he’d give it a go. In the Spring of 2022, Nigel came onboard as a volunteer with Connection Support, helping specifically on the Refugee Resettlement Team. … Read more
This Mental Health Awareness Week, one of our team shares their experience of having ADHD. Here’s what they said. In 2021, I was diagnosed with ADHD… And I was relieved. I don’t remember much about growing up, but apparently I was hard work. I was loud, I could never sit still, I was badly behaved … Read more
With its roots in housing support for nearly 30 years, Connection Support are adept at supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Today however, the charity provides more than 30 different services across three localities, and supporting clients with their mental health now underpins the majority of their work. This Mental Health Awareness Week, here’s how this local … Read more
April is Stress Awareness Month, and so, we asked one of our staff to share their take on managing stress in the workplace. Here’s what they said. Staff at Connection Support are all working in a busy environment, supporting clients who present with complex issues and need us to come up with solutions. There are … Read more
Earlier this month, Chris, our CEO, went over to one of our Step Down houses to spend some time with the Step Down and EHW team. Here’s how it went: My aim is to meet with every team at least once a year (more by invitation) for me to stay connected to everything we’re doing, … Read more
It’s no secret that sleep plays a vital role in our day-to-day life, with poor sleep having detrimental effects on our physical and mental health. Sleep allows our body time to recover from the day, a chance to rest our mind from the challenges life presents. With World Sleep Day falling on Friday 17th March … Read more
After retiring from his full-time job, Peter was looking for a volunteer role that would give him the opportunity to help others in his local community. After doing some research into how he could support people experiencing homelessness, Peter came across Connection Support through the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement. In February 2021, Peter joined our Outreach … Read more
After three years inside, Danny* was released from prison without anywhere to stay – this was a huge disappointment and an incredibly stressful situation for him. He had been left to sleep on the streets, something which could have triggered old behaviours… Luckily a Reset Support Worker was assigned to his case and moved Danny … Read more
Before reading David’s referral, his current situation was highlighted to me. David had spent all his money on toy tractors and had found himself in arrears facing eviction. It was certainly a strange circumstance, and the referral documents didn’t provide further insight. What was also difficult was that David had no means of communication other … Read more
Simon’s life changed when he was made redundant in 2007 and then became unfit for work due to a series of falls. The doctors were unable to identify the cause, and without a medical diagnosis he was still classed as ‘fit for work’. He found himself struggling to live on a job seekers allowance of … Read more