Like me, I’m sure many of you are busy with your budget for 20-21, and dealing with the day to day pressures of balancing service delivery with good governance, fundraising and supporting and developing our teams of staff and volunteers – there are never quite enough days in the week to get it all done! In the meantime, COVID-19 is making major headlines, as experts try to predict the course that this might take. The best evidence suggests that much higher numbers of the population will likely be affected, but the majority of people (over 80%) only experience mild symptoms (similar to having the Flu). Those with underlying health conditions and frail/elderly people are most at risk, so it would be prudent to make sure we’re following the advice available, and protecting both ourselves and the people we support as far as we possibly can. Do give some thought to how your business can adapt to a short term change – whether staff could work from home, whether phone or conference calls could replace meetings etc. In the meantime, keep an eye out for regular updates from the NHS and other central government departments for further advice. As the saying goes – keep calm and carry on!
Whether it’s reading bedtime stories, killing time on your commute or following tried and tested recipes, we’ve all appreciated a good book at one time or another. As the UK’s biggest charity publisher, it would be rude of us not to celebrate World Book Day, so here’s something special for you. Purchase your copy of Collaborative Working for only £2.75 – that’s including P&P! But be quick; offer ends next week (12 March). Discover more book bundles and special offers Happy reading!
Homes4Health programme provides free home energy visits and support to residents to help them keep warm, make their home energy-efficient, save money on energy bills and improve their health. Delivered by the environmental charity Groundwork London in partnership with the Council, this free service offers health and financial advice to some of Kensington and Chelsea’s residents – particularly young families and elderly residents and those with multiple health conditions. Interested? You’ll find more information here.
Author talk 10 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm Kensington Central Library We are very excited to announce this talk by Jennifer Nadel, who will discuss the book she co-wrote with Gillian Anderson (yes, that Gillian Anderson) – a friend and co-conspirator with whom she concocted an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change aimed at women everywhere. We is a not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to create a life that has greater meaning and purpose. Do something special for the International Women’s Day – come along, this promises to be a thrilling talk! For more information and to book click here.
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Tri-Borough only Date: 31 March 2020 Time: 10:00 – 16:30 Venue: TBC, Tri-Borough The course will support you with the following: Defining what Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is Exploring attitudes regarding CSE whilst challenging myths and stereotypes Understanding risk and vulnerability factors Recognising indicators and signs of risk or involvement in CSE Providing an insight into grooming techniques and profiles of perpetrators Understanding trauma responses from a neuroscience perspective Exploring the impact of the work on self through vicarious trauma Book here (there are only five places left) Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices Training – Tri-Borough only Date: 9 April 2020 Time: 10:00 – 16:30 Venue: TBC, Central London This course aims to introduce participants to the different types of Harmful Practices and the psychological impact of trauma caused by these experiences. Learning Outcomes On completion of this one day training course participants will have: Increased awareness and understanding of the range of harmful practices including; FGM, Forced Marriage, Faith Based Abuse, ‘Honour’ Crimes Increased awareness and understanding of the global and traumatic impact of Harmful Practices on clients psychological and emotional well being Explored the neurobiological processes of trauma on the brain Increased awareness and understanding of relevant clinical conceptualizations. Including Developmental trauma, PTSD and CTSD Identified the impact of the work on practitioners and the development of self-care strategies. Book here For further information about the training please contact Laurie Lijnders at laurie.lijnders@wgn.org.uk or 07931247922