service
Free
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
What is this service?
Driving for Change can be found fortnightly on Thursdays in Kingston Town Centre. Join us this month on:
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21st November at 10:00-16:00
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5th December at 10:00-16:00
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19th December at 10:00-16:00
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2nd January at 10:00-16:00
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16th January at 10:00-16:00
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6th February at 10:00-16:00
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20th February at 10:00-16:00
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6th March at 10:00-16:00
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20th March at 10:00-16:00
Guests have access to a range of services
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NHS and oral healthcare nurses,
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A hairdresser,
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Social support,
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Digital and financial literacy training and inclusion,
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Financial advice,
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Support with employment,
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Drug and alcohol support
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And much more.
The bus is a mobile hub for key local services, with partners like
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Kingston Wellbeing Service (KWS),
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Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH),
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South West London NHS Trust (SWLSTG) providing direct assistance.
Many participants have not only received the immediate support they needed, but some have also gone on to join our core Barista Training Programme, securing permanent work through employment partners. This initiative is about creating sustainable pathways out of rough sleeping and offering long-term opportunities for positive change in Kingston.
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Keeping updated: Find out when the bus will be in Kingston from local services: Kingston Wellbeing Service (KWS) and Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH).
What people say
These services are a lifeline to people, they are a reminder that everyone has the right to support and health services.
