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Tech used (Software name or or type/use)

With You

Running group support sessions using video calling software

Choose the right tool. Plan the session and train facilitators. Help people get setup for an online group support session. How to adjust the session to suit participants.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Allowing people to refer themselves via an online form

Use this Guide if you are thinking about making it quicker and easier for people to access a service. It will reduce your admin effort too.

Scope

Getting consent while using video calling software

You don't need a signature to show you have consent. How to obtain and record consent on a video call. Includes with parents and carers of people who are unable to give informed consent themselves

Barnardo's

Holding shared nature walks using voice calls

Helping isolated people. Sharing their experience of nature. For groups that do and don't meetup physically.

Barnardo's

Supporting young leaders to run online sessions using a mixed approach

Helping young people plan and deliver online sessions to their peers. Helps empower young people. Relevant for supporting any person to go from being a participant to a volunteer or paid staff member.

Knaresborough Connectors

Offering people mutual aid using phone and Google Maps

How to run mutual aid groups using a strength based approach. Also covers getting information needed to make matches and keeping data secure.

Settle

Getting meaningful consent from young people by text message

Simple process that helps you young people understand what they are being asked to consent to. Includes advice on how to explain their choice.

Scope

Running successful online groups using video meeting software

Planning and preparing. How to get the most out of video meetings features. Based on Zoom but could work for any video meeting tool .

With You

Providing support to website visitors using a web chat service

How to set up a web chat service. Great for providing your website visitors with extra signposting or support. Includes scheduling and supporting your staff to run it.