The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is Expanding from 25 October 2021. Have you Checked Your Vehicle?

Air pollution is not just a central London problem, with many areas still exceeding the legal limits for pollution across the city.  That is why from  25 October 2021, the central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)  is expanding  to create a single, larger zone up to the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205). The North and South Circular Roads themselves are not in the zone. This is part of the commitment by the Mayor and TfL to help every Londoner breathe cleaner air.

The ULEZ will continue to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends (except Christmas day), with a £12.50 daily charge for vehicles that do not meet the required emissions standards.

Cars, motorcycles, vans and other specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes) will need to meet the required ULEZ emissions standards when driving within and into the expanded zone, or pay a daily charge.

Four out of five cars already meet the ULEZ emissions standards, but we need owners of the remaining older cars, motorcycles, lighter van and minibuses to take action.

Call To Action: Check your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards and the interactive map of the zone. Visit tfl.gov.uk/ulez-2021

The two year ‘sunset/ exemption’ for minibuses run by/ on behalf of ‘not for profit groups’ – info is here https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/discounts-and-exemptions#on-this-page-7

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DanceWest National Carers Week

 

Free live dance classes for adults with Dementia and their carers:

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Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre Service Updates

Hannah Lennox has recently taken up the post of Child Poverty Solicitor with Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre until August 2021, with the hope of further funding.  We are therefore able to increase our welfare benefits advice service and are emailing to share details of:

  1. The Welfare Benefits telephone advice line we operate on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm – claimants and advisers are welcome to call 020 8148 5272 to obtain advice about a welfare benefits matter.
  2. Our Welfare Benefits form-filling clinic – available by appointment only on Wednesday afternoons, and currently taking place remotely, volunteers can assist with the completion of application forms for Personal Independence Payment, Employment and Support Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Universal Credit.

If you would like to discuss a complex case, please contact Hannah via the Welfare Benefits advice line on Thursday afternoons or by emailing Hannah.lennox@hflaw.org.uk

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Campaigning During Coronavirus: Lessons from UK Civil Society

Campaigning amplifies collective experiences and citizens’ views, influences policy, enables people to participate in social change, and holds those in power accountable. Read this report for lessons and recommendations for UK government.

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How to Implement Remote Working at Your Charity

Discover how other charities have moved to remote working by taking a look at how it can benefit your organisation and make it work well. Read the article here.

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COVID-19 & It’s Impact on Young Adults

Young adults are among the hardest hit by the pandemic, with many having lost jobs, missed school, and been unable to meet friends and family during lockdowns. They will also carry the long-term economic burden of COVID-19 for years to come.

This highly informative piece showcases important facts and figures around COVID-19’s impact on young people. It covers:

  • The financial impact of the pandemic: OECD data shows people aged 15-24 were most affected by unemployment at the start of the crisis.
  • Career and education figures: 73% of 14-to-18-year olds expressed concerns about the pandemic’s impact on their future careers.
  • Mental wellbeing: survey data showed 18-24-year-olds experienced the highest proportion of negative feelings during lockdowns.
  • Tips and advice to help with the long-term challenges faced by young adults and other useful links.

You can read the full version here

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Top Tips Towards Developing an Organisational Learning & Development Plan

The staff within your organisation are important, and the success of an organisation totally depends on them, and their ability to do their jobs.

The responsibility of supporting staff to do their jobs does not start and end with the induction period, but continues throughout a person’s time with an organisation.

The purpose of learning and development is to develop your staff knowledge and skills. This ensures as the organisation grows and the environment changes, staff can meet challenges and take advantage of the opportunities.

Discover our top tips towards developing an Organisational Learning and Development Plan here.

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How the NHS Can Support Communities to Keep People Well

The Health Creation Alliance has published a report which takes a look at how NHS stakeholders can learn from the community response to Covid-19. Read the report here.

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Mind Launches New Strategy

Mind have launched a new organisational strategy, focusing on becoming an anti-racist organisation, supporting young people, and fighting for people in poverty. Check out their strategy here.

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Mental Health Awareness Week

Now more than ever, mental health awareness is important. This week (10-16 May) is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, now in its 21st year, is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. Find out more here.

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