2015 Stay Well This Winter Campaign

Sobus is supporting the 2015 Stay Well This Winter campaign to help people, especially people aged over 65 or with long term conditions, prepare for winter and ward off common winter illnesses so they do not require a visit to the hospital.

There are a number of things you can do to prepare for the cold weather:

  • Protect against flu by getting the flu vaccination.
  • Those over 65, people with long-term health conditions, and pregnant women, can receive the jab for free from their GP or pharmacist.
  • Children aged 2-4 can get the flu vaccine for free from their GP in the form of a simple nasal spray while children in years 1 and 2 will be offered the free nasal spray at school.
  • It is important to keep warm in winter – both inside and outdoors, so if possible keep homes at least 18°C (65°F) warm and, at the first sign of illness, seek immediate advice and help from your pharmacist.
  • Take prescribed medicines as directed and pick up any prescription medicines before Christmas Eve.
  • If you do need help over the holiday period when your GP surgery or pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111 or visit www.nhs.uk.

The Stay Well This Winter campaign can help you and your family prepare for winter.
Visit www.staywellnwl.nhs.uk for more information.

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Volunteer Opportunities with H&F Law Centre

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RECEPTION / TRIAGE VACANCIES

Volunteer position with expenses paid (travel (£5 Limit) within London and £3 for lunch if the volunteer is here for the entire day).

Details: Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre was established in 1979 and has worked on the front line of advice needs for 36 years. We are rooted in our community, have an in-depth understanding of local needs and issues and prioritise helping those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We are well connected to other advice agencies and community groups and provide second tier advice to other agencies.

H&F Law Centre has legal aid contracts in housing, immigration and asylum and provides free legal advice and representation to those who are eligible under the scheme. We also run the duty possession desk on Mondays and Wednesdays at the County Court in Hammersmith.

In order to support our busy reception and caseworkers, H&F Law Centre is recruiting Reception and Triage Volunteers able to commit on a part-time basis of at least one day per week.

Click on links below for more  info

Volunteers overview

Application form

 

 

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Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre 35th AGM

H& F Law Centre are holding their 35th Annual General Meeting

14th December 2015 @ 6:30pm Dawes Road Hub 20 Dawes Road Fulham SW6 7EN

 

 

 

For more info click here

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Mytime Active: Free Healthy Lifestyle Services


Mytime Active has been commissioned by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council to offer a range of free healthy lifestyle services across the three boroughs. Our Mind, Exercise, Nutrition… Do It! (MEND) sessions provide nutritional advice and guidelines, alongside fun exercise games and activities. All sessions are tailored to participant needs and capabilities and are delivered in local community venues such as Children’s Centre’s and schools.
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DVCN Conference

Domestic Abuse: Responding to the Whole Family
Getting to grips with assistance and accountability

Date: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Venue: Friends House, Kings Cross, (Directions)

Domestic abuse interventions have been evolving to address the increasingly complex and challenging needs of families.

Our Network’s 13th conference will showcase some of the exciting and innovative work going on around the country to respond to the themes that are emerging.

We will explore both assistance and accountability across three important strands: child to parent violence and abuse; proactive engagement with perpetrators; and, integrating specialist domestic abuse support into ‘Troubled Families’ work.

Join us to listen, challenge, critique, network and be inspired!

To guarantee your place now, complete the online booking form. If you have any questions please email: enquiries@dvcn.org.uk

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