The GLA are asking charities with services in London to support them in order to create an online map resource for migrant, refugee and newly arrived communities

With the aim to help them navigate the charities in London in which they can access relevant support to meet their needs.  

By filling out this short survey you will be asked to share information about your charity project, including the activities you do. Your input will greatly contribute to this valuable resource.  

For those who’ve previously submitted their information you will be able to access your previous submission to update or add any information.

To access the survey and for further information, please click here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting migrantmapofservices@groundwork.org.uk.

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After laying low for a year, the campaign group Charity So White are now rebuilding their campaign and starting fresh with a new perspective. Read their latest blog post here.

📢 Calling all Hammersmith & Fulham residents! Your voice matters! 🗣

🗓️ Save the Date! Join us for an engaging online event on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 6pm to 7:30 pm. Your insights are invaluable, so don’t miss out! Register here

We want to hear your thoughts on the proposed new Model of Care for Community-based Specialist Palliative Care in North West London.

The new model of care builds on previous engagement, and has been co-designed over the last year by a working group of NW London residents, along with clinicians, NHS providers and charitable hospices with the ultimate goal of making sure there is improved access to high quality services.

🔍 For in-depth information, visit our website where you’ll find a comprehensive document, a concise summary, and an easy-to-digest infographic: Read Details here

Prefer to write down your thoughts? Share your views with our quick online Survey or email us at nhsnwl.endoflife@nhs.net

Together, let’s make sure everyone gets the best care possible. Your feedback is vital! 🌟

‘The government has been told to consider a potential “big danger” for charities caused by proposed changes to business rates rules.’ Read more here.

 

Parkinson’s UK’s new Online Working Age Carers and Family Support Group – set to launch in September 2023

Click here to learn more

Have you been affected by suicide?

Available in: Croydon; Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton; Merton; Hillingdon; Hounslow, Harrow; Ealing; Westminster; Kensington & Chelsea; Hammersmith & Fulham; and Brent. Each person’s grief is unique.

We work closely with other bereavement services to offer tailored support, ensuring no one feels alone during challenging times.

Click here to learn more about Suicide Bereavement Support Services

 

Meet the medical experts here to help you

 

In a highly competitive environment, how do you make your proposal stand out from the crowd? Here are some top tips from expert and trainer, Layla Masoovi Rivers. Take a look here

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September is national recovery month, when we celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from substance use and mental health, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

It’s sad, but nevertheless true, that many people in our society are less tolerant of those in recovery, viewing addiction as a “self-inflicted” problem.  Just as alcoholism and drug addiction are commonplace, there are numerous myths and misunderstandings about addicts, addiction, and withdrawal.

In researching the subject, I found a really useful article at https://www.wefaceittogether.org/learn/common-myths which I thought was worth sharing.

Let’s look at some of the false ideas about addicts and addiction – Read on