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Transitional Alcohol Outreach Worker

15 May 2013

My name is Chris Henniker and I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Transitional Outreach Advocacy Worker for Bury. My role is part of a brand new provision within the existing Early Break service where I will be working specifically with the 16-25 age group in relation to their alcohol use. The role has been funded by Comic Relief and it’s aim is to provide a tailored package of support to... Read More
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2012 Marathon Blog Recap....

11 January 2013
Rhyse: In the beginning it was so simple, well that's what I thought.  I wrote a proposal, put some plans together, got some initial interest and designed the running vests (that bit was fun). So what was the master plan? Well, I love the charity that I work for and I really wanted to do something that would help raise a bit of cash whilst also achieving a personal goal of running a marathon. I wa... Read More

My personal development...

09 January 2013
Susanne Andrews, Administrator in Bury, tells us about her personal development within Early Break, her experiences of it and what this means to her.

I recently attended the five day 'Otterburn' course which focuses on person-centred practice. As part of induction all Early Break workers attend this to familiarise themselves with the person-centred approach. This is based on the theory and practi... Read More
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Ashley's First Weeks

11 December 2012
I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Advocacy Worker for Bury; I will be taking on the role of Link Worker for the Bury Youth Offending Team. With the help of my new colleagues I have spent my first few weeks getting to know the Bury area and the different roles and services within Early Break.   I am looking forward to the next few weeks and finding more out about Early Break, I am espec... Read More
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My first weeks with Early Break...

19 November 2012
I’ve just finished my first two weeks working for Early Break as an Advocacy Worker in Rochdale. I’ve really enjoyed all the things that had been organised for me to learn about the work I’ll be doing and the different parts of Early Break.   I’ve had the chance to meet the teams in Bury and Rochdale who have all made me feel very welcome and have started to find my way around the area. I’ve be... Read More
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Creative Writing

30 October 2012
We are very pleased to share some creative writing on our website from a young person. Creative writing can be a great outlet for anyone as a way to express themselves.

“Since I was about 9 years old I have used writing as an escape for things that are happening in my life. When I was about 15 I got my first poem published. It made me believe I can really do something in my life.”

THE JOY HA... Read More
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The Challenge!

12 July 2012


On the 10th July  I visited a presentation by young people about ‘The Challenge’ which is a 3 week project that some of our Early Break Young people have taken part in.  The first week was really challenging for all of the young people who took part. They were taken quite literally out of their comfort zones experiencing tough mental and physical challenges in the Highlands of Scotland with othe... Read More
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Utilising Other Services...

28 June 2012
Julie Bradshaw, Early Break worker, has provided a valuable insight into a couple of agencies which she sees as being invaluable to young people recently.  Here is her testimonial:-

"The past few weeks I have been helping a young person adjust to leaving the family home and make the transition into supportive living accommodation.  This is always a difficult time for anyone moving house but for o... Read More
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Manchester Marathon 2012

13 April 2012
Early Break have entered the upcoming Manchester Marathon on the 29th April 2012. We will be running to raise money to contribute to the continued development of the service for young people and their families.
If you would like to contribute please click here -> Manchester Marathon 2012 Appeal, this is the best way to keep up to date our fundraising efforts and track our progress! Please foll... Read More

My First Weeks at Early Break

30 November 2011



My name is Katie, and i've just begun my post here at Early Break in East lancs as an Advocacy Worker linked with the Youth Offending Team in Accrington…………
Interviewed by young people! Yikes! But what a fantastic way for the service users of Early Break to take ownership of the recruitment of workers that are employed. I’ve never been interviewed in this way before, but aside from the nerv... Read More
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