How do I get a
referral. ...?
Normally through a social worker if you have one, if not, contact your
local social services office or ask your support or key worker.
Where can I find S.S.P.W. ...?
S.S.P.W. is situated in Clausentum Road Portswood please use the
find us page for further details
How much does it cost. ...?
The cost is dependant
upon the level of support required, and is charged per hour/day,
Contact us for
further details.
Is Transport provided... ?
In most cases, yes,
there is a charge for this, added to the per day cost.
Contact us for further details.
Where possible, we
encourage users to use public transport and will provide support in using
the bus service.
Is protective clothing provided. ...?
Overalls are provided.
Dust masks, protective gloves and goggles are available also. Due to the
nature of some the processes, it is generally advised that ‘best clothes’
are not worn.
No shorts to be worn in
the workshop.
Do I need protective footwear. ...?
It is not mandatory
but in your own interest, it is advisable to wear some form of protective
shoes.
No open shoes to be
worn in the workshop.
Are meals provided. ...?
No, but snacks
(crisps, chocolate, soft drinks etc.) are available to buy from the
canteen. (Subject to dietary needs).
Do users pay for their tea/coffee etc. ...?
Yes, the present
cost is 50p per day.
Can users work on their own projects. ...?
Normally, yes,
depending on the project and the level of support required.
Do users get to go out. ...?
Users have a
bi-monthly meeting where they can discuss anything about the workshop.
Leisure
trips/days out are discussed then. On average, there is at least one trip
out offered every week.
Service users are
required to assist in the collection/delivery of stock, and to pickup
timber, go to the wholesalers etc.
Recent meeting minutes can be viewed here.
Do Users get paid ...?
No, funds generated from the sale of items go to a recreational fund.
This is used to
subsidize trips out and the cost of extra staffing (sometimes out of hours).
Users do Get all there daily expenses back. (bus travel tea/coffee expenses
etc...)
