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Carers Network FREE Online & Telephone Activity Group

During the current lockdown Carers Network is continuing to run a busy programme of free online and telephone activity groups for local unpaid carers. These include new weekly telephone groups on food discussion, creative writing and poetry appreciation. Carers who do not have access to a computer or reliable broadband – or who are just put off from joining online Zoom sessions can call in and enjoy these activities.

Other online carer groups returning this year on Zoom also include Yoga, Art Classes and Mindfulness – whilst we will also be delivering Pilates, Photography, Zumba and Group Exercise sessions. All these free groups are a great way for local unpaid carers to relax, try new activities, catch up with fellow carers and have a break from their demanding caring role.

The full calendar of activities is here: https://carers-network.org.uk/online-programme-of-events/

Carers can sign up to receive links and codes by emailing events@carers-network.org.uk

As well as all the activity groups, Carers Network’s team of Caseworkers are carrying out Carer’s Assessments and consultations by phone. The Information Advice and Guidance team can also be contact Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm on 020 8960 3033 or by emailing carers@carers-network.org.uk

To refer a carer securely to Carers Network online please visit: https://carers-network.org.uk/contact-us/make-a-referral/

Alternatively, please call 020 8960 3033 or email info@carers-network.org.uk

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Coronavirus National Lockdown – Keep up with the Rules to Keep Cases Down

With a national lockdown in place, restrictions on many businesses remain largely the same as under Tier 4, with many forced to close their premises or restrict operation. In particular, those providing non-essential goods and services in retail, hospitality and leisure. However, you may still be able to trade via takeaway, delivery and click-and-collect services so make sure you check the guidelines to operate safely. Read more

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What the Latest Lockdown Means for Charities

On 4th January England and Scotland were placed into new lockdown measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. For charities this means further pressures on the ability to fundraise, obstacles in delivering services and increased demands. Civil Society have put together advice and guidance on the new rules. Find out more.

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DSC Chair of Trustees awarded OBE

Caron Bradshaw, CEO of Charity Finance Group and DSC’s Chair of Trustees, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list 2020. Caron’s appointment has been made ‘for services to charity’ and was awarded on 30 December 2020. Find out more.

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New Website For Jobs In UK Charities

Why JustCharityJobs.co.uk?

* Our site is designed just for the charity sector.

* Each week we publicise our site throughout the UK charity sector.

How much will it cost?

* Standard listings are completely free of charge.

* Premium Paid listings which appear highlighted at the top of all searches and allow logos cost just £75.

What are the site features?

* We have designed a simple easy to use site.

* You can include up to 4 downloadable documents relating to the job such as application forms.

* You can add your own website address so that applicants apply through your own website. Alternatively applicants can apply via email.

* The site has a map search facility allowing applicants to search for jobs in their area.

* Listings appear on the site until the closing date or 30 days whichever is the shorter period.

Add A Job

To post your job listing click Add Job and enter the job details.

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The Health & Safety Group Remains Open for Business

Further to the Government announcement on 4th January, we would like to reassure you that The Health & Safety Group will continue to deliver healthcare training for key workers. This is to ensure your Mandatory and Statutory requirements are met so you can continue delivering essential healthcare services throughout this pandemic. As a key nationwide classroom training provider of Mandatory and Vaccination training, our services are critical to national infrastructure.

Venues
The vast majority of our training venues will remain open, if there is any change to your individual course we will contact you directly. Please keep your booking confirmation with you at all times as validation for your reason to travel to your course.

COVID-19 Safety Measures
For your safety, you can be assured when attending your training with us that we will have taken all measures to meet current Government guidelines in full.

A Word on Vaccination Training
Millions of COVID-19 vaccination doses are being made available but there is a nationwide shortage of trained vaccinators to meet quoted delivery targets. The Health and Safety Group will continue to provide essential face to face vaccination training across the UK to help support meeting these targets. Find out more here.

 

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Service Update from RBKC Libraries

We are back to offering select&collect and essential computer use only in the three library branches open at the moment – Chelsea, Kensington Central and North Kensington libraries.

But our online library of books, newspapers, magazines, comics, audiobooks, dictionaries, language-learning platform and more is available to you at all times, remotely, with just your library card.

We are continuing to provide a full programme of online events too! 

Join us for talks, workshops and book clubs, as well as a boosted virtual offer for children and adults on our social media platforms.

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Stop Covid: Get a Test at a Site Near You

Please book a test appointment at one of our new local Covid testing centres.
They are open until the end of January. Read on

Book your test here: www.lbhf.gov.uk/gettested

 

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Funding for Projects that Enable Black Women and Girls Reach their Full Potential (UK)

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to black-led grassroot organisations and projects in the UK that are working to eliminate barriers to progress for black women and girls. The funding is being made available through the Crown Fund UK; an initiative supported by Dove to help eradicate race-based hair discrimination and drive real and actionable change. Funding is available for projects that address appearance based prejudice and discrimination; education and vocational training; emotional or psychological health; empowerment; individual growth and success; leadership and career planning; mentorship; and advocacy. The fund will open for applications on the 4th January 2021 and close at 5pm on the 21st January 2021.

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Grove Neighbourhood Centre Annual General Meeting & News

The Grove Neighbourhood Council will be holding its Annual General Meeting on 6 January 2021 between 3.30 to 4.30pm in the Upper Hall of the Church of the Holy Innocents, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 OUB. You should be aware that no lifts are available to the Upper Hall.  The Annual General Meeting will be limited to 30 people to maintain social distancing. There will also be no speaker or refreshments. If you would like to secure your place please e-mail or call the Centre. Our e-mail address is gnc@groveneighnours.org.uk and telephone number is 020 8741 3321.

You may also like to know that The Grove Neighbourhood Centre is selling Tea Towels designed and photographed by local resident Annabel Moeller and sponsored by Horton and Garton. All proceeds go to the GNC. The Tea Towels are £5 each or £20 for 5. They are available at the Centre’s Reception (ring bell 1).  Our office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

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