Third Sector Seminar

Question 1

What do citizens advice do?

Answer 1

Help people negotiate difficult problems like debt, finances, benefits and consumer rights
Also support witnesses in court

Question 2

What 4 things do alcohol and drugs action do?

Answer 2

Provide 7 day access to support and advice for anyone affected by substances misuse and relayed issues

Also provide:
Telephone helpline
Drop in service 
Needle exchange 
Ongoing support 
Group work to target specific needs

Question 3

Which geographical areas does CLAN work with?

Answer 3

NE Scotland
Orkney
Shetland

Question 4

What can CLAN provide to help those living with cancer?

Answer 4

Info and support
Counselling 
Commentary therapies 
Social and wellbeing activities
Dedicated support for kids

Question 5

What does Somebody cares do?

Answer 5

Provide free food, furniture and clothing to the poor, the vulnerable and marginalised people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Question 6

What area of health does penumbra target?

Answer 6

Mental health

Question 7

What does Penumbra campaign for?

Answer 7

To increase public knowledge about mental health and to influence national and local government policy