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Feeling stressed? Let’s talk about it

We all get stressed from time to time but talking about it can really make a difference.

This Mental Health Awareness Week (14 – 20 May) we are focusing on how NHS talking therapies services in North West London help people who may be feeling stressed or generally low.

Talking to a therapist or undergoing self-help courses can help people learn new ways to help themselves feel more able to cope with their problems.

A recent user of talking therapies support said:

“I was really struggling and never thought I needed intervention, support or treatment. But after a suggestion from my GP to try talking therapies, I decided I had nothing to lose.

 

 “Since undergoing therapy my life has completely changed. My experiences with my difficulties have shifted my perspective and I do not find my situation unbearable anymore.

 

“With the help of my therapist, I have managed to set realistic goals, and keep to them, despite setbacks.”

Talking therapies services are easy to access through self-referral or GP referral and they are available across all North West London boroughs. To find out more, contact the relevant service for your borough:

Borough Contact number
Brent 020 8206 3924
Harrow 020 8515 5015
Hillingdon 01895 206 800
Hounslow 0300 123 0739
Ealing 020 3313 5660
Hammersmith and Fulham 0300 123 1156
Westminster 030 3333 0000
Kensington and Chelsea, Queens Park and Paddington 020 3317 4200

People registered with a GP in either Harrow or Brent can also use Health Help Now, a free digital patient app to monitor how they are feeling. The mood tool feature asks basic questions about your mood and how you feel and will signpost you to relevant services based on your responses. The app can be downloaded here: App Store or Google Play.

To date, almost 6,000 people in Brent have used talking therapies to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression.

 

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Event Insurance

Give your broker a call and ask them to give you an Ansvar Event insurance quote, which is easy on the premium calculator, or click here for more info and to have a look at the Ansvar product brochure.

Every year Ansvar insure many events put on by not-for profit organisations.

Unfortunately Ansvar can’t insure against bad weather, but they can insure your charity against liability, cancellation expenses, and personal accident. Events covered range from family fun days, fetes, sponsored runs and BBQ’s.

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From the FSI May Newsletter. Click Here to find out more about the FSI

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Welcome Pack for Charity Trustees

Charity Commission LogoThe Charity Commission has made a new welcome pack is available for charity trustees which focuses on the main duties of the role.

It provides essential information to help you understand governance basics, financial filing requirements and how the Charity Commission can offer support. It also suggests practical steps that can be taken to carry out trustee duties effectively. Follow this link to find out more and to register.

From the FSI May Newsletter. Click Here to find out more about the FSI

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Office Spaces Available Now!

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Sobus offer affordable, modern, serviced office space, close to all amenities. We can also offer special discounts for charities, social enterprises and social businesses.

Freston Road Hub – A brand new build in North Kensington with desk spaces, including much sought after private office space available now!

Dawes Road Hub – Our hub in Fulham where a 5-6 desk space has just become available!

To enquire / view please contact Sue Spiller:

Email – Sue.spiller@sobus.org.uk
Tel – 020 7952 1230

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Volunteers’ Week 2018

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Over 21 million people volunteer in the UK at least once a year and this contributes an estimated £23.9bn to the UK economy. Behind these big numbers is a big contribution.

These 21 million people are a shining example of how we can all make a big difference to individuals and communities every day from improving the environment we live in, spending time with those who may otherwise be lonely and contributing to a range of other essential services and support. We believe such a big contribution is worth a big celebration!

Volunteers’ Week is a chance to be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of volunteering, recognising the contribution of volunteers in their communities across the UK.

NCVO is the national lead for Volunteers’ Week in England, and the week is led by our UK partners, WCVA, Volunteer Scotland, and Volunteer Now.

Date: 1st – 7th June 2018

Location: Events held across the UK

Volunteers’ Week is a long-standing, popular event in the voluntary sector, established in 1984. It is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities, who together run hundreds of events across the UK. These events showcase and celebrate volunteers and the contribution volunteering makes in our communities.

People celebrate in a range of imaginative and creative ways, and you can see some of the best photos from last year’s events on our Volunteers Week Pinterest board.

Click here to go to the Volunteers’ Week website.

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WAND UK Equaliteas at the Palace

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WAND UK at the Palace to celebrate the 100 years of Women’s vote. By popular demand, we have a second date confirmed.

We are going to the Palace on the 16th of July for a workshop to celebrate the Women’s vote. If you would like to celebrate it with us please call to book your, place. Places are limited so make sure you book it as soon as you can.

Click Here to see the flyer for numbers to call and reserve your place!!

Thank you, we look forward to spending the day with you!

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Garden Volunteer Opportunity – Shepherds Bush

If you’re interested in being a community garden volunteer come and visit the Elgin Close Resource Centre on Tuesday 1st May and Tuesday 8th May from 10am to 12.00pm or Tuesday 15th and 22nd May from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.  We are looking for volunteers that will help to transform and maintain the community garden at the Elgin Close Resource Centre and Extra Care Services.  No experience is needed.  You will be provided with any training you need.  Some sessions will involve helping to run gardening and recycling workshops with younger and older people. The address for the centre is 1-3 Elgin Close, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 9NH.

If you are interested please email Deb Culmer (debshcga@gmail.com) or call Jennifer Thaxter on 020 3815 2186 for more information.

Click Here for the Flyer.

This is an exciting new gardening project in partnership with Elgin Close Resource Centre, Hammersmith Academy and Hammersmith Community Gardens Association (HCGA)

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NCVO Funding round-up April 2018

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In my wrap-up of funding news for the last month:

I hope you find it a useful read.

Paul Winyard
Senior Policy Officer
@PaulWinyard

Click here to go to the full post at the NCVO website

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Big enough to Support, Small enough to care

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Better Healthcare Services is a leading nursing and care provider, with a regional network of nurses, healthcare assistants, domiciliary care workers and live-in workers. We are committed to providing experienced and appropriately skilled staff to people in their own homes. Better Healthcare Services is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and is systematically monitored and regulated for purpose of meeting the requirements of the Care Standards Act. Audits are conducted internally and externally. You can visit www.cqc.org.uk.

At some point in your life you may be faced with the prospect of losing your independence, whether through illness, accident or age, and having to rely on others for help with either personal care or everyday living activities. We appreciate the problems of this transition and offer a sympathetic and understanding answer, caring for you in your own home with a personal service individually tailored to meet your needs.

Our flexible approach means that we will not stop you from doing what you have always enjoyed doing because of your physical health but to allow you to continue doing the things you love. Once we receive your call, a Registered CQC Manager will make a home or hospital visit to do an assessment. This is a no obligation assessment and you will not be charged for this service. Once you’ve chosen Better Healthcare Services, we will work closely with your family, Social Services, GP and other relevant parties to develop your individual support plan.

For further information, please call us on: 020 7929 2978

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Funders Fair 2018 – 3rd July

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This year’s Funders Fair will take place on Tuesday 3rd July at Kensington Town Hall in the Great Hall, Small Hall and Committee rooms 2, 3 and 4. This is an opportunity to meet with funders, pick up tips to improve your fundraising and learn about new ways to generate income. Sobus, One Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Social Council look forward to seeing you there!

Details of the timetable, workshops etc will follow. Click Here for more info and to register on Eventbrite

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