This is your opportunity to keep abreast of all the latest developments in the charity finance world. Download full event brochure. Thursday 19 – Friday 20 September 2019, Nottingham The programme includes: – a mix of tax, – regulatory updates, – sessions focussed on areas of responsibility often added to the Finance Director’s role (such as legal, employment and governance matters), – strategic financial thinking – opportunities for personal development. This year we have an over-arching theme on the role that meaningful financial information can play in reinforcing public trust in charities. This will be the theme of our opening plenary from Kate Lee of CLIC Sargent as well as a panel discussion on day two. It is also your chance to network with other financial professionals in a friendly and informal environment. Click here to see full post.
“An inspiration to other parts of London to recognise hard work and entrepreneurship. ” The 2019 Hammersmith and Fulham Brilliant Business Awards The Brilliant Business Awards will open to all businesses and social enterprises within Hammersmith & Fulham There are two ways to win – by Judges’ Prize or Public Vote. Public Vote in Three Town Centre Categories Best Fulham Business Best Hammersmith Business Best Shepherds Bush Business Public Vote Residents, shoppers and customers nominate their favourite business in Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherds Bush. The business with the most nominations in each area wins an award. Click here to nominate Judge’s Prize Our expert panel of judges will decide the winners in 13 categories. Click here to enter your business or organisation Closing date for Judges’ Prize entries is Friday 25 October 2018 13 Judges Categories Best Community Focused Business or Social Enterprise Best Creative Business Best Cultural or Arts Business Best Customer Service Valuing Disability Award Best Place to Drink Best Place to Eat Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year Best Independent Business on the High Street Best Small Business Best Micro/Nano Business or Sole Trader Best Night Time Economy Business Best Technology Start-Up Click here to see more detail.
Aliki will be delivering Difficult, Disturbing and Dangerous Behaviour training as part of the ongoing workshop series with Healthwatch Central West London. Syllabus: Develop a clear mental map of the different forms and levels of difficult, disturbing and dangerous behaviour Become familiar with the Defusing and De-escalation Skills involved in containing difficult and potentially violent behaviour Explore the relation between the brain and body during moments of acute stres Discover how to harness their personal resources and bodily reactions when under threat Learn how to use Rapid Reaction Skills in containing highly emotionally charged and uncontrolled behaviour Explore how to assess risk on site while lone-working and undertake appropriate safeguards In this training you will learn: How to identify different types and levels of violence and aggression Skills to respond to those different types of behaviour How to manage your own physical and emotional responses when under threat Effective ways to work alongside colleagues/friends/family in a crisis Early registration is available now, and places fill up quickly, but please be mindful that the venue is still to be confirmed. Full details for the location will be made available soon. Register your space here. When? 24th August 2019 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Where? Hammersmith, London
Come along to the free Patient Leadership Skills event in the Newbigin room, St Pauls Centre, Queen Caroline, Hammersmith W6 9PJ on Wednesday 31 July 2019 from 10am–4pm if you are interested in… learning how your local NHS works and how you can make a difference to your health services understanding why the NHS needs your involvement participating in improving your local GP service and how to overcome barriers in accessing services exploring interesting examples of patient and GP practices have led changes to NHS and inspired health care improvement projects developing skills in chairing and managing meeting, influencing & negotiation, self-reflection and more At the event, you will: • learn about Patient Participation Groups • discuss and raise concern with Your Practice • share ideas with other patients and network • Expert coaches • Group discussion • Lunch and drink Anyone registered with a North West London GP is welcome* Where: Newbigin room, St Pauls Centre, Queen Caroline, Hammersmith W6 9PJ *Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon
Volunteering is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in your community, meet new people, and expand your skills. There are lots of ways that volunteers get involved, for example, circulating a survey for us, representing us at a community event, or writing about a health issue for our blog. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please complete a volunteer recruitment form and a monitoring form. For more information please get in touch with us at volunteer@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org Volunteer Recruitment Form Monitoring Form
St John Ambulance is aiming to increase resilience amongst older people in their local areas. The goal is to offer vital skills to help people feel more confident in coping in emergency situations whilst ultimately, saving lives. They have been running first aid sessions all over London, Birmingham and the East of England. In their next phase, they are now looking at offering their Advocate role specifically to over 50s and looking for individuals who would be able to take up this offer. The Advocate role for over 50s: Unlike the usual volunteering offer at St John Ambulance, which has historically been more regimented, they are offering a flexible volunteer role with no minimum number of hours per month. The only requirement is that individuals go out and share the knowledge about first aid in the form of community get-togethers and delivering First Aid Skills sessions to community groups in marginalised areas to increase confidence and knowledge of first aid to help each other when needed. In return, St John Ambulance offer a free four hour certified First Aid Course, uniform & online Safeguarding training. If you think this might suit someone in your area, your beneficiaries or if there’s a specific individual you think might really benefit from this training and this role, please email info@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org. and we can refer you to them! The advocate role works really well for those in close knit communities / work places as well who can act as focal points for first aid knowledge in their area.
A new case of dementia arises somewhere in the world every four seconds. Dementia not only affects the individual themselves, but can also devastate their family, friends and entire lifestyle. Whether you are looking to start or develop a career in the care industry, or you simply want to know more about dementia for personal reasons, this course is the perfect place to start, as it explores crucial elements of the different types of dementia. The knowledge you will gain from this course could help you care for a friend or relative with dementia and enhance your understanding of their needs and behaviour. Who is suitable? This course is suitable for those working in the care profession, or anyone looking into a career in this field of work. This qualification is also suitable for home carers or anyone who has an interest in learning more about dementia. This course is split into seven manageable units: Dementia awareness Person-centered approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach Understand behaviour in the context of dementia Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care Benefits: Gain a nationally recognised qualification Create a long-standing career pathway within the care industry Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed Click here to register interest in this free course. .
Autism is a condition which presents itself as a wide spectrum of disorders, and is prevalent through the UK. People who have autistic spectrum disorders can be affected differently, with cases ranging from mild to severe. Our free autism awareness course aims to develop your understanding of the diverse condition of autism and gives practical suggestions when working with autistic individuals. Autism refers to a whole range of social, language and communication problems. Severity ranges from mild and often undiagnosed to severe, where it is almost impossible for people to successfully engage in society. The aim of this free course is to provide a better awareness of the term ‘autism’ and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to support individuals with autism. Benefits: Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification Improve your understanding of theories relating to autism. Further your personal and professional development Ensure your understanding on what is meant by autism and how it is diagnosed. Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college What you will learn: Introduction to autism Using a person centered approach to support individuals with autism Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism Supporting positive behavior in individuals with autism. Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives. Click here to see more information.
With one in six adults experiencing common mental health problems every week and suicide being the biggest killer of young men in the UK, there is a clear need for an increased understanding of an issue which effects the lives of so many people. By increasing awareness and learning mental health first aid skills, we can support friends family and colleagues and even save a life. Description This qualification combines both theoretical elements are practical application. It aims to increase awareness of mental health. Including, what it is, how common mental ill health is and how to reduce stigma and discrimination. As well as, equipping you with the basic skills to respond appropriately when others are experiencing a mental health crisis. By the end of the course, delegates would have the understanding of the following: Understanding mental health Understanding stress Anxiety Phobias Depression Post-natal depression Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Dementia Eating disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Understanding post traumatic stress disorder Learning Method Studying Via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. The course is available Paper based Paper based learning with online assessments – NO EXAMS Need more info? Freephone 0800 001 5910 Email mail@freecoursesinengland.co.uk
The Charity Technology Conference has been developed to inspire and offer practical solutions to your charity’s technological needs. The conference is accredited by the CPD Standards Office and this activity equates to 5 hours of CPD. Delegates will be provided with a certificate of attendance, which should be kept within your CPD record, and can be used as evidence in a CPD audit by a professional institute or regulator. Book today for an inspiring day of learning. With 20 sessions to choose from, covering a variety of functions, our aim is that you will return to your organisation with plenty of ideas and solutions to put into practice. Tickets to the conference give you the flexibility to select sessions from across four conference streams. This means that you can tailor the sessions that you or your team attend on the day to ensure your charity’s needs are addressed. Attend this year’s conference to: Learn how NSPCC are creating a digital culture Hear from Cancer Research UK on how to be an early adopter of new technology Find out what the first one hundred days in post were like for British Heart Foundation’s Chief Technology Officer Discuss ethical technology and how to ensure the tech you use doesn’t have unintended consequences Hear from the National Cyber Security Centre on why cyber security is everyone’s responsibility Click here to view/download the conference programme. Click here to see more details.