A positive impact

We provide 1-2-1 support from the start.
Our team of Personal Development Coordinators create a Personal Development Plan for each Beneficiary, and help them every step of the way as they access services and focus on their recovery.

They helped me to understand the system and the benefits I am entitled to. This really helped to reduce my anxiety levels.

My Personal Development Coordinator has never let me down. They have always attended appointments with me when I needed them to.

The service has helped me to feel more socially included. I have started to develop a network of friends.

The relationship with my Personal Development Coordinator was very good and helped me to start trusting others.

The service isn't just about ticking boxes. They care that I do well and never patronise me.

My Personal Development Coordinator didn't judge me and wasn't embarrassed to be with me. My problems were listened to and solutions were offered.

Beneficiary experiences*

A Journey to Recovery

A Journey to Recovery

Amy* joined the project in 2016. Over a six month timeframe, her Risk Index score has reduced significantly and she has worked hard to make significant changes in her life.

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In Memory

In Memory

Our approach enables us to provide a very bespoke and intense level of support for each of our Beneficiaries. However, due to the complex lives our Beneficiaries face, loss is a very real possibility.

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Take The #Pledge

Take The #Pledge

Beneficiary input is essential to the delivery of Opportunity Nottingham. A key piece of work has been the development of The Pledge. This work was facilitated by our Beneficiary Ambassadors.

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Mental Health Focus

Mental Health Focus

Lisa has suffered from mental ill health for a very long time, and also has a history of drug and alcohol misuse. She has made a number of suicide attempts and has also self-harmed in the past.

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Moving Away from Alcohol

Moving Away from Alcohol

David has been drinking for over 40 years. During his initial contact with Opportunity Nottingham he was drinking 4 to 6 litres of alcohol per day, with all of his money going towards alcohol.

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The Importance of Trust

The Importance of Trust

John has a long history of alcohol and drug misuse, specifically heroin and crack. This has also resulted in him experiencing long-term depression. When he was initially referred to Opportunity Nottingham, he did not want to engage with the service.

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*Due to confidentiality all names are changed and imagery is stock photography only. We aim to provide information on how our work can help those facing multiple and complex needs, but we will not at any stage share personal information or the identities of any of our Beneficiaries.