'RAW' Comments, Quotes & feedback

You have heard the hype from us as workers about ED RAW, promoting inclusion, striving to improve overall well being for all residents of our Community.....But, what do service users really think about our fledgling project.....See for yourself....

"After doing the first aid course my family would now actually want to do a full first aid course because of the great way the course was delivered and the support from the Red Cross staff and ED RAW staff. We feel confident enough to be able to learn first aid. Our disabilities are not an issue as we are keen to learn and the staff were keen in wanting to learn someone who has a disability like blindness or autism which means totally rethinking the way you might normally teach but the staff were willing to teach and that is a barrier taken down which has put us off in the past. I think with ED RAW inclusion means inclusion opening doorways and ripping down barriers and bringing the whole community together". (RA Shotton - after First aid training session March 2013)

"Another fantastic day and everyone enjoyed bandaging each other up its something everyone should have a little first aid and with the help of e.d.raw this is able to happen three generations of my family are using  e.d.raw and the support you get is great they are first class and bringing people together and also having fun while learning vital things thanks edraw" (PS Seaham - after first aid session March 2013)

"This group has brought a breath of fresh air to Easington Colliery....been living here for 25 years and never in all that time have I seen such a community gathering....people I've never met before....congratulations guys (thats everybody who donates their time and effort to making this a nice place to live again) and thank you..." (KS Easington - after 'Me & me Mam & me Dad - Family interaction group February 2013)

"Got to say you got something special, for becka to badger is it on today she loves coming and has a great time lovely for us adults to have a chin wag with friendly faces keep up the great work." (MB Peterlee - after Family fun day February 2013)

"Really enjoyed it & took a much better insight and awareness about drug abuse away with me  tonight. Very informative, thank you!" (TT Blackhall - after drug awareness session January 2013)