PTS Blogs - Mayday Trust

A Cup of Positivi-TEA

Jody Sill, an Asset Coach at PTS Innovation Partner, Nomad Opening Doors in Sheffield, explores the importance of meeting in places of purpose and re-balancing the power dynamics.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Expecting the best, rather than fearing the worst

PTS Coach, Andrew Durman reflects on working in a different way. Looking at the significance of a positive approach towards the individuals that coaches are lucky enough to work alongside and the importance of releasing control

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Is it really just a hobby?

Asset Coach, Richard Boylan looks at the importance of something that is often seen as ‘just a hobby’ or ‘just an interest’ and how focusing on a person’s talents and interests can have life changing consequences.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

We are 6 relationship breakdowns away from homelessness

Mayday Trust Asset Manager, Sarah Hughes, explores the reasons behind homelessness, the importance of positive relationships and if we really are all 6 weeks away from homelessness

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

To Teach or Not to Teach

Asset coach, Richard Boylan, explores differences between teaching and coaching by drawing on his own experiences on the athletics field.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Ditching the Lanyard

Mayday Asset Coach, Andrew Durman, explores how it feels to go from knowing something isn't right with the system to ditching the lanyard and working in a genuine person centred way through the Personal Transitions Service.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

I have locked myself out

"I've locked myself out!" What is an asset based, strength based approach in this situation? How can housing teams really start to deliver on promoting independence, leading to a 'positive and sustained move on’? Mayday Chief Executive Pat McArdle discusses.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Zumba: Let’s get Loud!

Paddy Bates from Mayday Trust reflects on sector-specific Zumba and yoga sessions and asks friends in the sector to "demand for others only what we would demand for ourselves"

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Delivering System Change on The Ground

At the launch of Mayday's Personal Transitions Service and our report Homelessness System Under Deconstruction, Sarah Hughes describes her experiences of bringing about systems change through delivering Personal Transitions Service.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Deconstructing a Broken System

At the launch of Mayday's Personal Transitions Service and our report Homelessness System Under Deconstruction, Pat McArdle describes why the sector requires a paradigm shift to transform how we tackle homelessness.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

The Unspoken Truth of the Frontline

Anna Suswillo, Mayday's Asset Coach, shares the unspoken truth about working on the frontline and her experiences of being in and against the system.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

A Disorder for Everyone

Our Asset Coach, Nikki Aitchison, reflects on the 'A disorder for everyone?' workshop and asks how frontline workers can challenge the ‘let’s fix it culture’ prevalent in our public services.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

Mayday, Soundworks Studio & Midcounties Co-op broker a new tune for Rob

On Sunday 12 March, Rob and our volunteer, Chris Williams have been interviewed by Sophie Law on BBC Radio Oxford.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

In Memory of Martin

Anna Suswillo, one of our Asset Coaches discusses how people like Martin struggle to navigate through a complex system of homelessness, care and health.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie

From Big Sleep Out to Big Share

Nikki Atkinson, Asset Coach at Mayday Trust, asks how charities can develop the momentum created by Big Sleep Out and suggests a deliberate city-wide approach to providing resources to promote and strengthen the aspirations of people experiencing homelessness.

10th December 2018/by Stephanie