Entries by Carita Magnani

Sickle Cell Awareness Month in H&F, Sharon Tomlin, Community Organiser

September is the month worldwide to raise awareness of sickle cell disorder – known mainly as sickle cell disease. The condition is a genetically inherited condition that affects the red blood cells is prevalent mainly in individuals from the African diaspora community. The condition was first described by American physician, Dr James Herrick in 1910 […]

Household Support Fund Extension 

Vulnerable households will receive support for the cost of essentials this winter, as DWP announced today an extension to the Household Support Fund for the next six months.   The £421m extension gives certainty to Local Authorities across England over the winter months – up until April 2025 – as they work to help those struggling with […]

TfL Employability Programme – Applications Now Open!

Transport for London are pleased to announce that referrals are open for our Activate employability programme. Activate has had great outcomes, with over 70 % of people now in paid employment since leaving the programme. What is Activate? Activate is an exciting opportunity that offers people aged 19+  with limited to no work experience the opportunity to gain the skills […]

Community Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Service Launched in H&F

In an effort to reduce smoking rates within the community, a new initiative has been launched offering free stop smoking support through local pharmacies. The Community Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Service (CPSCS) is designed to support residents on their journey to quit smoking by providing easily accessible support. Currently, nine local pharmacies have joined the programme […]

Pension Credit Talk: Anne McMahon from Citizens Advice

Join us for an insightful talk on pension credit by Anne McMahon, Adviser at Citizens Advice on Wednesday the 4th of September. Lunch will start at 1:00 pm at Rosaline Hall (70 Rosaline Rd, SW6 7QT) and the talk will begin at 2:00 pm.   In collaboration with Citizens Advice Fulham, we are hosting an […]

Dads House Music Night: 11/09/24, 7pm

A music fundraising night for Dads House will be held at The Prince, West Brompton SW6 on the 11 September. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £10.00. The acts singing are new, up and coming London artists with one more act yet to be announced. See flyer The ticketing link is attached below: https://tickets.openstage.live/boxOffice/dadshouse/MusicNight […]