Service users supported by the Calderdale early intervention in psychosis team enjoyed a day trip to Whitby with £290 of EyUp! funding.
On Friday 6 September 2024, service users enjoyed a day of exploring the beautiful Yorkshire coast with staff and volunteers. During the day they visited the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey and the harbour, topped off with some fish and chips with a short stop off at Robin Hood’s Bay for a relaxing stroll on the beach.
Julie Metcalf, volunteer and workplace development worker, Calderdale insight: early intervention in psychosis team said “We have done similar trips in the past which were always enjoyed by our service users and wanted to offer the opportunity for others to join.
“The trip is a great way for people to connect. All the feedback has been positive, we have even had one service user who had disengaged from our service, but after the trip they reached out and invited me for a cuppa and a visit.”
“The trip really helped improve mood and wellbeing for our service users and they are still chatting and smiling about the day. One of our service users hadn’t visited Whitby in over 40 years and it brought back some wonderful memories for them.”
