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Services
At Maxton Specialist Services, we work collaboratively with the public and third-sector organisations to meet demand and provide opportunities for change.
We encourage those individuals to become active citizens to improve their social, physical, emotional, and economic environment.
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We work closely together to provide our clients with the services they require.
We cannot promise to solve all of their problems, but we can be there to support, guide, advise and assist them.
Housing assistance/advice
Together with local Council and private landlords we support clients into good quality, sustainable accommodation
Employment Advice
How you decided to take your next step into the working world, we can help make sure you're set up right from the start.
Benefit and welfare advice
Together with local Council and private landlords we support clients into good quality, sustainable accommodation
Counselling and Therapy
We can provide our clients with fully qualified IAPT and Therapeutic Counsellors
Educational Opportunities
Helping you obtain access to healthcare providers so you can you make informed decisions about your healthcare needs.
Educational Opportunities
Should you wish to enhance your education and obtain further learning opotunities, we can advise where and how
Bereavement Counselling
Providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to process their grief and emotions following the loss of a loved one
Voluntary Placements
We can help you find placements and opportunities to gain valuable qualifications and training
Support
We believe everyone matters and will do what we can to help and support you. You are not alone.
Helping our clients
Our recent feedback found 94% of our clients found we had a positive effect on them not reoffending. These statistics have been consistent over the past 10 years.
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We are equipped with the knowledge of local organisations that can offer further support if required. We will work collectively with DWP to support people back to work and with all professional agencies to make our client's life outside of prison, possible.
I have worked with Maxton for 11 years. I met Sheena and Val at HMP Standford Hill open prison. She has supported me over the years despite me being recalled on several occasions.
I have been to rehab 3 times and I am finally clean. She helped house me on many occasions and I was supported through grants to provide me with the essentials I needed to live in my home. I am disabled and she got all my benefits sorted out.
Her team have been great and provided me with one- to -one support when I have needed it.
I still work on my recovery everyday but I know it’s the best option for me other than prison. It is hard out here but working towards a stable life is better than where I have been in prison. I have had Counselling and this has helped me. I also had several sessions with Marisa of Intense Custodial Support. This has really helped Thank you
Michael
Who we help...
At Maxton Specialist Services, we offer support and guidance for all tariff offenders (Lifers, IPP’S). Your license is for life- Maxton is for life. We want to help tackle the challenges that lie ahead by providing our clients with an innovative, creative, collaborative, and effective service that delivers quality results. We want to provide that extra support and advice our clients need after release.
Our experienced team...
Our Staff have worked within the Criminal Justice System, housing, employment, training, counselling and the community for over thirty years. They have a proven record of accomplishment and an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, professional, responsive, and effective services. They encourage personal learning and development and have the experience and knowledge to deliver those opportunities.
Our aim is to support our clients with finding accommodation, voluntary work, training and employment. We are committed to working with each individual and nurturing them towards the end goal of independence and being an integral part of the local community.
Our client needs...
Our client’s needs are central to our service delivery, but not every client is the same, therefore, the services we offer are individually tailored.
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We support those individuals with a diverse offending history, including more serious offences (sexual), and those whose crimes may be less serious but who still need guidance and support. This will include those seeking or receiving treatment from other agencies for drug or alcohol problems.
During their sentence...
There will have been moments of despair and frustration with their progress; within the system, Probation or even lack of understanding from family members. Having an independent person who can mediate on our client's behalf can help move them in the right direction.
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With our expertise and appreciation of their circumstances, we will endeavour to guide our clients in progressing through open conditions.
Open conditions...
Open conditions are considered an important part of a lifer’s sentence and an important goal to achieve. It is, however, not without difficulties. We will be there through this difficult time helping them progress. We will also support to our client's families; building relationships with them as they prepare towards their final parole and eventual release.
Available 24-7
Our clients can access our 24-hour service at any time they feel they cannot cope with this level of independence.
We offer a telephone support service.
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9 AM – 5 PM Monday to Friday
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5 PM – 9 AM Emergency phone line
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WEEKENDS emergency phone line 24/7