‘Volunteers are the backbone of the charity sector, so this Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), why not show your appreciation and do something special to recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution that they make to your charity…’ Click here to continue reading.

We are completing a community action project to work with communities around our practice to address a local health priority. Our project aims to address low breast cancer screening uptake within the community. Local organisations interested in our future proposed interventions based on feedback after speaking to women as to why they might not attend, please contact:

Alain alain.geneste20@imperial.ac.uk  & Sharon sharon.manoj20@imperial.ac.uk  (Third-year medical students, Imperial College London, currently completing placement at The Bush Doctors)

Breast cancer screening poster

If you’re looking for some data regarding the cost of living crisis and it’s impact on charities, the results from the latest State of the Sector survey have revealed some interesting findings. Knowing that you probably don’t have enough time to read the whole report, our brilliant researcher, Ross Hardy, has abstracted everything you need to know. Read his latest summary here.

‘Unfunded NHS pay rises are likely to mean the scaling back of essential frontline public health services, senior sector figures have warned. The ongoing pay negotiations between the government and unions have seen nurses offered a 5% pay rise, which was rejected by the Royal College of Nurses last week…’ Read more here.

Sobus is incredibly proud that our own Sharon Tomlin was a winner in this year’s H&F Civic Honours!

Sharon was been nominated by her community for being a pillar of support and strength over the last few years. As a Community Organiser in Old Oak and North End, Sharon has helped many in her local communities by supporting and running nurturing resident networks and groups that develop projects and activities to benefit residents.Those that nominated her called Sharon “a rare gem in this community”.

Sharon is a local resident, and very active in her community. We only have to walk down North End Road with her to see her being hailed by locals who have known and respected her for many years. From local history projects, drawing together information on notable BAME H&F residents, her interest in genealogy and alternative therapies, to tackling the causes and effects of mental health, youth crime and substance misuse, and representing and advocating for her neighbours and championing the needs of her community, Sharon is a shining example of what one person, acting with integrity, passion and commitment can achieve.

Well done Sharon – we’re so proud of you!