Estimated Price

£3,580

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In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?

The project will help give a vital lifeline to beneficiaries leaving hospital and reentering community following treatment for addiction.

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Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)

We are seeking funding to establish a Hospital Support Group at Ayr Hospital, providing vital support for patients recovering from addiction, many of whom have also been involved in the criminal justice system. Recovery does not stop at the hospital doors, and without the right interventions, people are often discharged into the same circumstances that contributed to their difficulties. This leads to relapse, homelessness, or reoffending, creating further strain on health and justice services.

The Hospital Support Group acts as a bridge between acute medical care and long-term community recovery. Led by a recovery practitioner and trained volunteers with lived experience, it offers trauma-informed support in a safe and structured environment. Here, individuals can begin to build trust, develop healthy coping strategies, connect with peer networks, and engage with recovery pathways including treatment, housing, employment, and education.

Funding will allow us to meet the essential needs of people leaving hospital at their most vulnerable stage. This includes emergency food and clothing, transport to access vital services, digital support to stay connected, and household essentials that provide a stable base. These are not luxuries, but lifelines. By