About Signpost

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Why Signpost?

There are hundreds of organisations – public services, charities and private companies – that offer services to people leaving prison or who are homeless. The issue is: How do people find the help that is available?

Signpost is the answer! It pulls together information about all the services that people need into one place. It starts by asking people what they want help with, searches its database and selects information which is relevant to their needs.

Who is Signpost for?

Signpost has been designed for those leaving prison or who are homeless and who don't have access to technology. Chaplaincy teams, Probation Officers, Key Workers, Charity Volunteers, and Mentors can ask the people they support to tell them which services they are interested in, and then use Signpost to produce a printed list of services that can help them. The home page has links to paper forms that can be used to capture information.

Learn about Signpost

For a one page introduction to Signpost click here.

What People have said about Signpost:

• “Signpost has been a gamechanger for resettlement at our prison. This tool saves so much time and is of enormous benefit.” (Managing Chaplain)
• “It is a great intervention and also very helpful in giving the prisoners something tangible that they can take with them.” (Prison Chaplain)
• “It's absolutely amazing. I couldn't ask for a better resources to help my client group.” (Head of Criminal Justice Services at a leading homeless charity)
• “Most of our prisoners ask for a Signpost report. It's a wonderful tool to have at our disposal and we use it for every Prison release." (Prison Chaplain)
• “It's such a practical tool and easy to use.” (Volunteer Chaplain)

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Disclaimer: Signpost has gathered this information from public sources. It provides no guarantee as to the accuracy or timeliness of the information or the quality of the services described. Contact the service providers about their services.

If you find any information that is incorrect or any new services that could be added to the list then please send details to loading email.... Signpost is not a support service. Any requests for help must be directed to the relevant service provider.