Carers Network offers a variety of support services to carers across Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and the City of London. In order to support local professionals working with carers in these areas, we would like to ask you to complete the following short survey so that we can understand what information would be the most helpful to you and how we can improve and develop in the future.
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Sobus opened our new Freston Road Hub on 11th December. We are open for business from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
The hub offers; 40+ workspaces for enterprises, charities and social businesses, hot desks, meeting rooms, mailing addresses and reception services. Click here to learn more.
Address: 196 Freston Road
North Kensington
W10 6TT (click here for map)
Phone: 020 7952 2610
Email: reception@frestonroadhub.org.uk (for room booking, mailing address and general enquiries)
or sue.spiller@sobus.org.uk (for office space enquiries)
Calm Mediation is a registered charity which has been providing a restorative justice (RJ) service to victims and offenders since 2005 with the support of the Big Lottery. We achieved the Restorative Service Quality Mark in 2016, and provide accredited practitioner training.
We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful Restorative Service Coordinator to continue to build on this reputation for excellence, working with a variety of organisations in the criminal justice sector.
Post: Restorative Service Coordinator, 22 hours per week (37 FTE). (With potential for this role to expand to additional days)
Pay: £16,054-£17,8387 according to experience (£27-30,000 FTE).
Location: Shepherds Bush London W14
Responsible to: Director
Probation period: 6 months.
Fixed term period: 30th November 2019 (With potential to extend if continued funding is secured)
Benefits: Pension scheme with company contributions. Interest free loan for season travel ticket.
To request an application pack: please email info@calmmediation.org
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Hammersmith & Fulham residents advised to visit pharmacy for winter illnesses
Christmas and New Year can be a busy time when mundane chores like checking medicine supplies can be overlooked. But local GPs are warning people to order repeat prescriptions early to ensure they have enough to tide them over the holiday period when many GP practices and pharmacies are closed.
Patients on repeat prescriptions are advised to request them ten working days before the winter break to allow enough time for processing by both GP and pharmacy. This means that all repeat prescription requests should have been made by 10 December.
For added convenience, patients are encouraged to register for GP online services to order repeat prescriptions or even book practice appointments from a smartphone, tablet or computer.
With the weather turning colder, people are recommended to seek advice from their pharmacist at the first sign of a winter illness, even if it’s just a cough or cold.
Older people can be more susceptible to developing serious health problems when it is cold outside so they are reminded to think about keeping their houses warm7 and staying active. At the same time, the general public is asked to keep an eye on elderly neighbours in the cold weather.
Dr Tim Spicer, Chair of Hammersmith & Fulham CCG and GP at Richford Gate Medical Centre in Hammersmith, commented:
“It’s important for patients that rely on repeat prescriptions to stock up in good time for the winter holidays. That will help them to stay well over the break.
“We recommend that people with an underlying health condition like bronchitis, emphysema, diabetes, heart disease, stroke or kidney disease; or who are aged 65 or over, take extra care in the cold weather.
“At the first sign of a cough or cold, it’s worth asking your high street pharmacist for advice. If they can’t help you, they’ll be able to refer you to a service that can.
“And if you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine, it’s not too late – contact your GP practice or pharmacist to organise it.”
Christmas and New Year can be a busy time when mundane chores like checking medicine supplies can be overlooked. But local GPs are warning people to order repeat prescriptions early to ensure they have enough to tide them over the holiday period when many GP practices and pharmacies are closed. Patients on repeat prescriptions are advised to request them ten working days before the winter break to allow enough time for processing by both GP and pharmacy. This means that all repeat prescription requests need to be made by 10 December. For added convenience, patients are encouraged to register for GP online services to order repeat prescriptions or even book practice appointments from a smartphone, tablet or computer.
With the weather turning colder, people are recommended to seek advice from their pharmacist at the first sign of a winter illness, even if it’s just a cough or cold. Older people can be more susceptible to developing serious health problems when it is cold outside so they are reminded to think about keeping their houses warm7 and staying active. At the same time, the general public is asked to keep an eye on elderly neighbours in the cold weather.
Dr Tim Spicer, Chair of Hammersmith & Fulham CCG and GP at Richford Gate Medical Centre in Hammersmith, commented:
“It’s important for patients that rely on repeat prescriptions to stock up in good time for the winter holidays. That will help them to stay well over the break.
“We recommend that people with an underlying health condition like bronchitis, emphysema, diabetes, heart disease, stroke or kidney disease; or who are aged 65 or over, take extra care in the cold weather.
“At the first sign of a cough or cold, it’s worth asking your high street pharmacist for advice. If they can’t help you, they’ll be able to refer you to a service that can.
“And if you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine, it’s not too late – contact your GP practice or pharmacist to organise it.”
More than two million North West London residents are benefiting from improved GP services, with extra appointments being made available over Christmas and New Year including 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
In addition to normal opening times, GPs and nurses are offering patients appointments in the evening, on weekends and bank holidays.
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Click here for the NHS Festive advert
Taking place on 15th December 2017, Local Charities Day provides a platform to celebrate the work of small local charities and community groups across the UK. You can find out more about the campaign and get involved by downloading this digital toolkit.
You are invited to our Bring and Share Christmas celebration!!!
Come along celebrate Christmas with us, enjoy a day full of festivities and great food. Bring a dish and share it with everyone. Click Here for more information
Tuesday 19th December 2017 10.00am to 3.00pm at Courtfield House, conference room 1, St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London W10 6DZ
Zumba / Raffle / Quiz
Please, confirm attendance by calling the office mobile: 0781 348 5607
Carers Network has partnered with Rethink Mental Illness to provide a new Carers Support Group in Hammersmith and Fulham.
This group will:
The first meeting will be held Tuesday 9th January. To register please email events@carers-network.org.uk or call 020 8960 3033.
The rules and regulations on data protection are changing and the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will effect all organisations big and small. This workshop will help ensure your organisation has an understanding of GDPR and what you need to do next. Places are limited and to book your place click here
