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We've put together some videos to explain how to turn the alerts off if required for safety purposes - you can view these on our website here ⛓️‍💥 👇
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Cranstoun Guidance for September 2025 UK Government Emergency Alerts Test for iPhone, Android and Non-Compatible Devices | Cranstoun
A test of the Government’s Emergency Alerts system will cause all compatible mobile devices to vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm. This system is used to warn...
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September 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It is recommended that emergency alerts remain switched on, unless it may cause a risk to your personal safety.

As a provider of Domestic Abuse services, Cranstoun is providing guidance to support people who may have hidden second phones for safety purposes, eg victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
September 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
There's still time to donate! The money will help to fund leisure centre memberships for people who use our service - and the kind team at Wokingham Leisure Centre have offered to provide double the amount of memberships 🌟👇

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Swimming for Wellbeing in Wokingham!
The staff team at Cranstoun Wokingham are taking part in a swimathon this July to raise money to fund gym memberships for clients who otherwise wouldnt be able to access this. We know how much exercis
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July 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
At a time where potent synthetic opioids are contaminating the drug supply, officers in all forces should be equipped with the tools needed to protect people and preserve life.

www.bigissue.com/opinion/poli...
The excuses don't wash. All police officers must be allowed to carry naloxone
Those in charge of the police could easily give their officers the option to carry naloxone, writes Cranstoun's Meg Jones.
www.bigissue.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
✅ Set goals which matter to you to help stay focused

✅ Think about when & why you drink and how you can cope

✅ Tracking your progress over time can inspire you to continue reducing alcohol use

✅ Seek support! Reach out to friends, family members or your local Cranstoun service 💜
July 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We must build genuinely affordable homes to address significant issues related to the supply of housing as a key immediate priority.

No child should grow up in an unsuitable, precarious, and unsafe home.

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ap...
More than 200,000 children in short-term housing in England by 2029, analysis shows
Exclusive: Cost to taxpayer expected to jump to £3.9bn with number of children in temporary accommodation to rise 26%, says Shelter
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April 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The shocking number of children growing up in temporary accommodation is already shameful and we urge the government to use the upcoming spending review to commit finance and action to address this crisis.
April 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The investigation also highlights how children will be living in unhealthy, unsuitable housing for long periods of time, whilst the cost to the taxpayer is set to soar by 71% to £3.9bn per year.
April 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
You can also hear from our very own Sue McCutcheon! Sue is presenting on Cranstoun’s Dynamic-Evolving Model of Outreach (DEMO) on Wednesday at 14:30 (20:30 UK time). Make sure you don't miss it! 😁
April 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference
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April 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM