Bringing the Person-led, Transitional and Strength-based (PTS) Response to life
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written by passionate and dedicated individuals, from all areas of #SystemsChange #PTS
#BeTheChange
Alex Fox, Mayday CEO. Read the full report here.
The National…
5th September 2023/by Mayday TrustThe National…
Sustaining a change in approach
Alex Fox, Mayday CEO
Meg, a PTS Coach in Northants, recently…
21st June 2023/by StephanieMeg, a PTS Coach in Northants, recently…
Navigating Invisibility and Regaining Control
Brook works with some of the Mayday team in Haringey, North London,…
19th April 2023/by StephanieSupport Worker: is the clue in the title?
Dannie Grufferty, PTS Coach and System Influencer in Haringey,…
4th April 2023/by StephanieLearning to live with uncertainty
A key principle behind Mayday Trust's PTS Response (a person-led…
18th January 2023/by Mayday TrustHousing first, relationships second?
We all know that to get help from public services, people have to jump through hoops. We take it for granted. But why are those hoops there, and what happens if you take them away?
16th November 2022/by StephanieWhat does ‘Asset-based’ social prescribing look like?
Mayday Trust CEO Alex Fox discusses why taking a PTS Response approach is proving effective in social prescribing
26th August 2022/by Jo Austin Greer“Mayday is an exciting place to work right now” Rob’s Reflections
"Mayday is an exciting place to work right now" Director of Change, Robert White, reflects on systems change during his time with Mayday Trust and what the next chapter brings.
4th July 2022/by Jo Austin GreerWhat is Pragmatic Radicalism?
What is pragmatic radicalism? reflects Mayday CEO Alex Fox
7th June 2022/by Jo Austin GreerHow do I Feel About Housing First?
How do I Feel About Housing First - thoughts from Mayday Trust Director of Change Robert White
20th May 2022/by Lynn Mumford“Death by 1000 Cuts” Reflective Poem
This #WorldPoetryDay we are delighted to share an insightful poem written by one of our PTS Qualification students in response to our Module 1 Challenge to express "What 'System Change' means to me". Death by 1000 Cuts is by Shauna Hemphill
21st March 2022/by Lynn Mumford“There’s a System to Run a System” Reflective Poem
This #WorldPoetryDay we are delighted to share an insightful poem written by one of our PTS Qualification students in response to our Module 1 Challenge to express "What 'System Change' means to me". Thank you to Sharron for sharing these moving thoughts with us.
21st March 2022/by Lynn Mumford“Let’s Offer People What We Would Want” says Mayday Trust CEO
In his latest blog, CEO of Mayday Trust Alex Fox explores the PTS (Person-led, Transitional and Strength-based) Response and suggests that it "shouldn’t be revolutionary to suggest that support for people who are going through the toughest times, like being homeless" should mirror other elective and more positive coaching experiences
14th March 2022/by Lynn MumfordReflections From a Change Maker
Lynn Mumford reflects on 8 years working at Mayday Trust to create systems change and how we truly work in a PTS way.
28th January 2022/by Mayday TrustBrokering Opportunities
Samantha Abram, PTS Coach at The Brick, explores Brokering opportunities and what it looks like when the term is brought to life through the Person-led, Transitional and Strength-based (PTS) Response.
24th November 2021/by StephanieTalking the talk and walking the walk
Alex Fox OBE shares his thoughts on radical change as he takes on his new role of CEO at Mayday Trust.
12th October 2021/by StephanieJust say no!
Lynn Mumford, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at Mayday, shares the harsh realities and the surprising opportunities that come from being truly mission led and challenging the current systems that surround tough times.
7th October 2021/by StephanieSupported and temporary accommodation will not end rough sleeping by 2024
You can’t end rough sleeping with a temporary solution. Even during an international pandemic when the doors to hotels and other forms of accommodation were opened, some people still feared the system that was supposed to help them so much that they chose to remain on the streets.
7th September 2021/by StephanieChange
I recently hit the milestone of 10 years at Mayday and I have…
25th July 2021/by StephanieLegs on a Snake
Richard Boylan, PTS Coach in Northamptonshire, reflects on the systems in place to support people through tough times - are we doing too much?
18th March 2021/by StephanieSolving the Wrong Problem
Andrew Durman, PTS Coach at Mayday Trust looks at the difference between being innovative and disruptive when working with people going through tough times.
5th February 2021/by StephanieSystems are Systems, People are People
Ciara Killeen, PTS Quality Assurance Manager at Mayday, provides an honest and heartfelt reflection of her personal experience of systems
15th January 2021/by StephanieHouse of Fun..?
Richard Boylan, PTS Coach, explores the impact of the use of labels and deficit language on people accessing help through a tough time.
8th January 2021/by StephanieA Move for Change
Mayday welcomes Robert White to the team.
“Are you nervous?”…
21st October 2020/by Stephanie“Are you nervous?”…
People Just Do Nothing
Reflections on COVID-19 Lockdown from Rebecca Nelson, Mayday…
16th July 2020/by StephanieThe Epidemic of Mass Fixing
By Pat McArdle, CEO of Mayday Trust
The instant that you say…
23rd June 2020/by StephanieThe instant that you say…
Mission Impossible
Pat McArdle CEO of Mayday Trust shares a raw account of navigating COVID-19 as an organisation offering supported accommodation and working alongside people experiencing tough times
4th May 2020/by StephanieThrough the Eye of the Storm
Sarah Tully, PTS Manager at Cherrytree shares a personal account of her own tough time, the realisation of what is really needed from people, organisations and the system during these times.
2nd April 2020/by StephanieThe Impact of COVID-19 – The New Normal
Sarah Tully, PTS Manager at Innovation Partner Cherrytree Support Services, looks at the impact of COVID-19, broken systems and the new restrictions on how we live our lives – but is this ‘new’ for everyone?
24th March 2020/by StephanieThe Illusion of Choice. Person-led or just a Buzzword?
Andy Durman, PTS Coach at Mayday, reflects on what it means to be ‘person-led’ in the current system available to people experiencing homelessness.
28th February 2020/by StephanieRelational Leadership in the Real World
Personal Transitions Service (PTS) Manager, Katie-Lee Moroney,…
14th October 2019/by StephanieThe Importance of a Community
After attending the Better Way Roundtable, Amy Middleton, PTS Manager and Coach at Mayday Trust, reflects on the importance of community and real relationships when supporting people going through tough times
2nd September 2019/by StephanieStrange Times
David Hurst, Director of Operations at Mayday Trust, explores the power and importance of relationships as he embarks on his own transition away from Mayday and onto his next adventure.
13th August 2019/by StephanieOk…Yeah…Great!
Ciara Killeen, Executive Assistant and Quality Assurance Manager, looks at the importance of being okay with being uncomfortable when prototyping
1st August 2019/by StephanieInspired to Inspire Others
What inspires you to do what you do? Andrew Durman, PTS Coach at Mayday, revisits a moment in his career that has led to years of contemplation and still remains relevant today in his work with the Personal Transitions Service
22nd July 2019/by StephanieA learning curve and introduction to the world of PTS Coaches
Martha Bishop, Head of Partnerships at Mayday looks at the vital role of PTS Coaches and why they stand out in a system driven by deficits and power imbalance
18th July 2019/by StephanieWhat is power?
Alistair Shand, Asset Coach at Mayday Trust, looks at the importance of a question that isn’t often asked. What is power and what role should it take when working with people going through tough times?
14th June 2019/by StephanieInequality – what next?
May Read, Chief Operating Officer at Mayday Trust looks at an alternative approach to looking at equality and inequality. As a sector have we lost that human connection?
10th May 2019/by StephanieGiving Wisely
May Read, Chief Operating Officer at Mayday Trust explores that reoccurring question asked by many, to give or not to give. Do we need change or do we actually need Systems Change?
4th April 2019/by StephanieThe Story of Dr. Quality and Ms. PTS
Mayday’s Executive Assistant Quality Assurance Manager, Ciara Killeen looks at how the personalised, transitional and strength based mentality has crept into every aspect of her role – even leading to those Jekyll and Hyde moments!
26th March 2019/by StephanieProject Fear? I think not…
Cherry Tree Asset Coach, Mary looks at the importance of power dynamics and real world conversations when it comes to safeguarding on the frontline.
18th March 2019/by StephanieSubculture of the Frustrated
Mayday Trust Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, Lynn Mumford looks at the challenges of funding a personalised, transitional and strength based approach in a deficit based system and whether frustration can actually fuel the change that is needed.
8th March 2019/by StephanieExpanding our view and broadening our horizons
Asset Coach Andrew Durnam provides a must read blog for everyone working with people going through tough times
5th March 2019/by StephanieHas the homelessness sector become a social construct?
Mayday CEO, Pat McArdle asks the sector to truly challenge the system, shake up the status quo and start listening to the people we work with
5th February 2019/by StephaniePoker Chips
Can you bet big? What does having a big stack of chips really mean? Asset Coach, Richard Boylan explores what reality is like for people who aren't in the position to risk it all.
9th January 2019/by StephanieComfort Zone….What Comfort Zone?
Executive Assistant and Quality Assurance Manager, Ciara Killeen gives a very real account of her own journey with the Personal Transitions Service (PTS). Looking at how its strength based and personalised nature impacts on those working behind the scenes in an organisation delivering the PTS and the importance of internal systems change.
10th December 2018/by StephanieIt’s all about quality!
Let’s Talk About Quality… It might not be rock and roll, but it’s an essential part of systems change and ensures we’re doing our jobs well and for the right reasons. Mayday Trust’s Quality Assurance Manager, Ciara Killeen, looks at common misconceptions around the topic and how the Personal Transition Service Accreditation will be breaking the ‘Quality’ mould.
10th December 2018/by StephanieMartini Shaken not Spilt!
Asset Manager, Rebecca Nelson, shares her initial experiences of joining Mayday as an Asset Coach. Reflecting on what it means to be a high functioning person, versus being a low functioning problem.
10th December 2018/by StephanieResident Meetings!
Mayday Trust CEO, Pat McArdle reflects on her experience working in supported housing, resident meetings and how sometimes we need to question whether we really are providing a psychologically informed environment (PIE)
10th December 2018/by StephanieAdding the ‘Human’ Touch
Asset Coach, Penny Garner, looks at the importance of the relationships we have with the people we work with and why it’s essential to stamp out the ‘us and them’ culture.
10th December 2018/by Stephanie