8 May 2020 marks 75 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. The long anticipated news resulted in spontaneous celebrations breaking out across the nation. A national holiday was declared and people from all walks of life came together to mark the moment. Link
This qualification is designed for people who work in, or are looking to work in an information, advice or guidance role such as: Careers Adviser Counsellor Customer Service Adviser Debt Adviser Employment Adviser Housing Support Worker Learning Support Worker Legal Services Support Worker Peer Mentor This course is supported by the Mayor of London; Education & Skills Funding Agency and European Social Fund You can find a full overview of the course aims and objectives; eligibility and benefits in the attached flyer Flyer
The Loss Project’s mission is to generate a community response to loss which challenges the stigma and taboo, cuts through the barriers of having difficult conversations and subjects that can often remain unspoken, whilst providing opportunities for people to connect through their experiences and build capacity to be able to support each other. We have been busy creating our covid-19 response and have a range of creative and support activities that we’ll be releasing in the coming weeks. Website Flyer
The Skills Toolkit is made up of free online courses, tools and resources to help you improve your digital and numeracy skills. The Department for Education has consulted some of the country’s leading educational experts and employers to make up a collection of high quality resources to suit a range of interests and skill levels. Link
Connection Coalition key part of UK Government’s major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak The group will explore ways to bring people together to build strong community spirit, with a focus on groups at particular risk of loneliness. Why now? Since the start of Covid-19, many people have reached out and are supporting their neighbours and communities in creative and inspiring ways. For many people this is nothing new, but for some this is a new and deep experience of community connectedness. More than ever we are seeing that reciprocal relationships build solidarity, belonging and the belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. Britain will be a changed country as a result of Covid-19, but it will have changed for the better if people are ready to build and strengthen the connections within society that bind us together. Link
Free, expert advice and support is available over the phone. Crosslight is a specialist debt and money advice charity that has been supporting the local community in Hammersmith & Fulham for 18 years. We are open, and our experienced debt advisers are ready to provide you with support and advice over the phone. Website Flyer
WHAT IS THE W12TOGETHER COVID-19 SMALL GRANTS SCHEME? W12Together will fund local non-profit organisations to run projects and initiatives that will facilitate a community response to the Covid-19 crisis. It will be used to strengthen local groups and the community’s ability to respond to need and to support vulnerable and isolated people during this time. Grants from £1000 to £5,000 for projects in Wormholt & White City Wards Application Form Guidance
Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham is now recruiting for a permanent Operations Manager to lead the delivery of the service. Click here. Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We exist to ensure that people are at the heart of care. We listen to what people like about services, what could be improved and we share their views with those with the power to make change happen. Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham is also looking to establish a Shadow Committee of local people to help lead and guide our workplan. We are looking for individuals with local knowledge, experience, and a real passion for helping local people get the best out of their local health and social care services. You will be responsible for helping to guide the future of Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham and establishing the basis for building a large local membership from all communities entitled to health care in the Borough. Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham needs strong leadership to enable it to make a real difference. We expect the Shadow Committee to complete its work in 3-6 months after which it will hand over the new long term Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham Committee. We would expect there to be a considerable overlap between the membership of the Shadow Committee and the future arrangement. Please see the role or the permanent committee member as an example of key tasks and responsibilities here. If you are interested in joining the Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham Shadow Committee please email marzena@healthwatchhf.co.uk or call 0203 8860 830 to request an application pack.
The Jo Cox Foundation has founded the Connection Coalition alongside Mind, The British Red Cross, Facebook, Age UK, Nesta, Nationbuilder and The Cares Family. The Founding members are convening this cross-sector coalition to coordinate, amplify and inspire efforts to reinforce meaningful connections. In doing so, we will mitigate the impact of isolation throughout the Covid-19 and harness the power of strong relationships and connections for the future. Link