Meeting New Horizons (MNH) is a not for profit Community Interest Company aimed at delivering projects and services that are of benefit to local communities.
About us
Founded in 2011 by Hull CVS, MNH was established as a subsidiary arm aimed at utilising the parent company’s extensive experience of delivering community projects and supporting the VCSE sector in Hull, and extending this benefit across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
In its short history, MNH has been successfully awarded a number of major public sector contracts, and has delivered a number of positive projects in Doncaster, North Lincolnshire and the East Riding, that have covered VCSE sector support, welfare to work programmes and health and social care projects.
Surpluses generated by MNH are used to support Hull CVS in delivering its services to support the ongoing development of the VCSE sector.
MNH’s Current Portfolio of services include:
Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for people who use health and social care services.
Each Local Authority are of England has their own statutory Healthwatch service and Meeting New Horizons is the provider of Healthwatch East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is Healthwatch?
The role of Healthwatch is to find out people’s experiences of health and social care services with a view to making sure they are meeting people’s needs, and to suggest or call for improvements where needed based on people’s experiences.
Healthwatch is there to listen to local communities and provide them with the information and advice they need to get the support they deserve and to demonstrate how by speaking up, their experiences can make a difference.
Healthwatch have the legal power to make sure that people’s voices are heard by the government and those running services. As well as seeking the public’s views ourselves, we also encourage services to involve people in decisions that affect them. Our sole purpose is to help make care better for people.
In summary, Healthwatch is here to:
Our Impact
Healthwatch delivers wide-ranging and focused activities to engage directly with our local communities. It is important to us that we listen to their needs and capture their experiences so we are able to work with those who commission and provide local services to enact the changes needed the most.
Visit Healthwatch East Riding of Yorkshire’s website for more information.
Reaching Out
2,017 people shared their experiences with Healthwatch East Riding of Yorkshire and 258 people were given clear information and advice to assist with their health and social care issue.
Volunteering
Healthwatch East Riding of Yorkshire is supported by 18 outstanding volunteers who dedicated a total of 54 days to make care better for our community.
Volunteering
Healthwatch volunteers help contribute to the work of Healthwatch do by supporting their local communities and services. They are local people who have an interest in health and social care, and who want to ensure that the services available are the best they can be.
Whilst some Healthwatch volunteers have previous experience working in the health and social care sector, many join Healthwatch because they want to find out more about how the system works, or because they have had personal experiences using local health and care services.
If you would like to know more about volunteering with Healthwatch, please visit their Volunteering page.
Healthwatch further afield
Hull CVS also oversee the delivery of Healthwatch in Hull.
Visit our Healthwatch Kingston upon Hull page to find out more.
Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for people who use health and social care services.
Each Local Authority are of England has their own statutory Healthwatch service and Meeting New Horizons is the provider of Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire.
What is Healthwatch?
The role of Healthwatch is to find out people’s experiences of health and social care services with a view to making sure they are meeting people’s needs, and to suggest or call for improvements where needed based on people’s experiences.
Healthwatch is there to listen to local communities and provide them with the information and advice they need to get the support they deserve and to demonstrate how by speaking up, their experiences can make a difference.
Healthwatch have the legal power to make sure that people’s voices are heard by the government and those running services. As well as seeking the public’s views ourselves, we also encourage services to involve people in decisions that affect them. Our sole purpose is to help make care better for people.
In summary, Healthwatch is here to:
Our Impact
Healthwatch delivers wide-ranging and focused activities to engage directly with our local communities. It is important to us that we listen to their needs and capture their experiences so we are able to work with those who commission and provide local services to enact the changes needed the most.
Visit Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire’s website for more information.
Reaching Out
1,134 people shared their experiences with Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire and 1,569 people were given clear information and advice to assist with their health and social care issue.
Volunteering
Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire is supported by 13 outstanding volunteers who dedicated a total of 227 days to make care better for our community.
Volunteering
Healthwatch volunteers help contribute to the work of Healthwatch do by supporting their local communities and services. They are local people who have an interest in health and social care, and who want to ensure that the services available are the best they can be.
Whilst some Healthwatch volunteers have previous experience working in the health and social care sector, many join Healthwatch because they want to find out more about how the system works, or because they have had personal experiences using local health and care services.
If you would like to know more about volunteering with Healthwatch, please visit their Volunteering page.
Healthwatch further afield
Hull CVS also oversee the delivery of Healthwatch in Hull.
Visit our Healthwatch Kingston upon Hull page to find out more.
Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for people who use health and social care services.
Each Local Authority are of England has their own statutory Healthwatch service and Meeting New Horizons is the provider of Healthwatch North Lincolnshire.
What is Healthwatch?
The role of Healthwatch is to find out people’s experiences of health and social care services with a view to making sure they are meeting people’s needs, and to suggest or call for improvements where needed based on people’s experiences.
Healthwatch is there to listen to local communities and provide them with the information and advice they need to get the support they deserve and to demonstrate how by speaking up, their experiences can make a difference.
Healthwatch have the legal power to make sure that people’s voices are heard by the government and those running services. As well as seeking the public’s views ourselves, we also encourage services to involve people in decisions that affect them. Our sole purpose is to help make care better for people.
In summary, Healthwatch is here to:
Our Impact
Healthwatch delivers wide-ranging and focused activities to engage directly with our local communities. It is important to us that we listen to their needs and capture their experiences so we are able to work with those who commission and provide local services to enact the changes needed the most.
Visit Healthwatch North Lincolnshire’s website for more information.
Reaching Out
434 people shared their experiences with Healthwatch North Lincolnshire and 10,137 people were given clear information and advice to assist with their health and social care issue.
Volunteering
Healthwatch North Lincolnshire is supported by 35 outstanding volunteers who volunteers dedicated a total of 26 days to make care better for our community.
Volunteering
Healthwatch volunteers help contribute to the work of Healthwatch do by supporting their local communities and services. They are local people who have an interest in health and social care, and who want to ensure that the services available are the best they can be.
Whilst some Healthwatch volunteers have previous experience working in the health and social care sector, many join Healthwatch because they want to find out more about how the system works, or because they have had personal experiences using local health and care services.
If you would like to know more about volunteering with Healthwatch, please visit their Volunteering page.
Healthwatch further afield
Hull CVS also oversee the delivery of Healthwatch in Hull.
Visit our Healthwatch Kingston upon Hull page to find out more.
In North Lincolnshire we provide a wrap around service for the users of the Direct Payment system for children.
Our service includes every aspect to help you navigate your way through this social care support and employing a Personal Assistant for a child; be it a member of the family or another individual who you choose to employ to provide the support needed.
When referred to our service, families will receive:
- A personal consultation to explain all aspects of direct payments to ensure the service fully meets the needs of the family, either in the clients home or at a preferred meeting point.
- Advice on how best to use direct payments and information on all options available to clients and potential costings of different care pathways.
- Advice on recruitment and access to a library of essential documents, such as contracts, terms and conditions and holiday request forms.
- Support with current employment legislation and record keeping including the completion of timesheets and HMRC paperwork.
- Advice on managing staff including sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, disciplinary and dismissal issues.
- Payroll processing delivered by a dedicated team member who is responsible for providing ongoing support and advice.
- Review meetings with our family liaison team to monitor the progress of the family while using direct payments.
- Support with next steps as children reach an age to be transferred to adult services, and aiding a smooth transition.
Enquiries
For any enquiries, please contact us on 01482 324474 or via the contact form below:
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About us
Meeting New Horizons delivers The Macmillan Benefits Advice & Advocacy Service in Doncaster providing specialist support for people affected by Cancer in priority need requiring urgent assistance. We understand that a cancer diagnosis brings urgent financial concerns, and we focus our expertise on ensuring those with the most critical needs receive priority support.
Our team is equipped with the appropriate specialisms and knowledge, based upon many years of experience in welfare benefits. Promotion and engagement of the service continues through partnership with the Doncaster Macmillan Information Service and Cancer Support Groups, by networking with statutory and voluntary agencies and awareness raising events within the community.
We are currently only able to accept appropriate referrals through your Clinical Team or through the Macmillan Information Support Service (see contact information below). This team will also help to refer you to other appropriate welfare benefit services available in your area:
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
Address: St John’s Information and Support Centre Weston Road Balby Doncaster DN4 8JS
Telephone: 03000 214853
Email: rdash.macmillan-info-doncaster@nhs.net
Please note:Â Our service now operates Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm, and we can only accept appropriate referrals from your Clinical Team or Macmillan Information Support Service.