Hammersmith and Fulham CCG has published an informative leaflet, on where to access local medical help and advice, as part of a co-produced communications campaign with the Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham Local Committee. It includes information about the resulting changes from its consultation, which Healthwatch Central West London assisted with earlier this year. You can read the service signposting leaflet on the H&F CCG website. You can raise concerns or questions on 020 8968 70497049 or info@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham, and our Local Committee, produced a response to the Digital First Primary Care Policy, as part of a consultation on patient registration, funding and contracting rules by NHS England. You can read our Response to Digital-First Primary Care Policy consultation at www.healthwatchcwl.co.uk
This year, West London Business and the Park Royal Business Group invite you to celebrate the holiday season at the House of Commons on 5th December, 7pm-10pm in the beautiful Terrace Pavilion. Join us for a great night of networking in magnificent surroundings! This year, we will hold a panel discussion on the following theme: “How can business and government work together to deliver benefits for the community?” Panel: Tom Levitt Former Labour MP for High Peak Mary Macleod Former Conservative MP for Brentford and Isleworth This will also be the occasion to celebrate with those who made it to the shortlist for the West London Business Awards 2020! If you have any questions about the reception please email pim.ungphakorn@westlondon.com or call 020 8607 2500
Charities and organisations with charitable aims can now apply for up to £250 worth of funding for projects that have a direct and tangible social impact on families and solve significant social issues. Funding is available for projects that meet the following themes: Health, Health Education, Financial Stability, Aspiration, Worklessness, Employability and skills. The Community Grant scheme is being made available by Warburtons and is administered by the Charities Aid Foundation. The next closing date for applications in this round is the 10th February 2020. Click here
Charities or not for profit organisations wishing to provide or organise leisure activities for people with physical disabilities can apply for a grant to help them to deliver their project, service or activity. The majority of grants awarded are for £5,000 and under. The funding is being provided through the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust. Applications can be submitted at any time and applications are considered quarterly by the Trustees. Click here
Not for profit organisations such as community organisations, charities, schools and social enterprises in England can apply for grants of over £10,000 for up to five years to develop a more strategic approach to improving their community by developing and growing new and existing partnerships. The funding can support many different types of partnership, including cross-sector partnerships; local place-based collaboration; and local and national organisations working together around a particular theme. The grants can be used to fund project activities, operating costs, organisational development and capital costs. A total of £40 million is available this year. The funding is being made available through the Big Lottery Fund’s Partnership Fund and applications can be submitted at any time. Click here
Save the date! Carers Network Annual General Meeting Friday 13 December 2019 12.30pm to 3.30pm Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL. Map here. Business meeting We will discuss the formal business required at an AGM – Carers Network’s annual and Treasurer’s reports, performance, achievements and plans for the future. Speaker We are very fortunate to have Roy Lilley as our speaker. Roy is a broadcaster, commentator, writer and journalist, focusing on the NHS and associated issues. Roy will be speaking on the future of the NHS, carers accessing the NHS and reflecting on his own experience of being a carer. Participation We’ll finish the event with a dynamic African-Caribbean music and dance participatory workshop session with members of the Carl Campbell Recycled Teenagers’ 50+ dance programme. The session is geared towards improving mental and physical health and wellbeing and all those attending are welcome to join in with the workshop. We’ll have mince pies to round off the event. Please do let us know if you are able to attend so we can ensure we order enough refreshments for everyone.