On behalf of Public Health England Office for London, Thrive LDN is coordinating the public mental health response to COVID-19 in London to support the mental health and resilience of Londoners during and after the pandemic.
London’s digital mental wellbeing service, Good Thinking, is working with Thrive LDN to provide a comprehensive digital support offer for Londoners. Further non-digital forms of support are being explored and will be shared as they emerge.
Karen Lewis, Contributor/Writer for Autism Parenting Magazinetogether has put together an updated post and guide on Managing Autism Meltdowns, Tantrums and Aggression:
There will be guaranteed changes from 1 January for businesses as we start our new relationship with the EU, and there are many actions you can take today to prepare. Find out what you need to do by visiting gov.uk/transition and using the checker tool.
I know these are challenging times, however it is vital that your business prepares now for our new relationship with the EU, outside of the single market and customs union.
There are 80 days until the end of the transition period and there will be no extension, so you need to act now.
Regardless of whether we reach a trade agreement with the EU, from 1 January there will be guaranteed changes to:
- the way businesses import and export goods;
- the process for hiring people from the EU; and
- the way businesses provide services in EU markets.
Help is available, and as Business Secretary, I encourage you to:
- Check what actions you need to take by visiting uk/transition.
- Sign-up for updates.
- Attend government webinars for additional support, you can sign up to attend BEIS webinars now.
Unless you take action, there is a risk business operations will be interrupted. You should also check with your suppliers and customers that they are taking action.
Businesses will play an essential role in ensuring a smooth end to the transition period, and the government and I will be there to support you as we embark on the UK’s new start.
Yours Sincerely,
Alok Sharma
Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Join us at CGL The Alcohol Service to mark this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week which runs from 16-22 November on the theme of ‘Alcohol and mental health’. The campaign provides an ideal opportunity to highlight the link between alcohol and mental health and how by making changes to our drinking behaviour we can reduce our risk of developing or worsening mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Access a range of free resources from one handy charity fraud awareness hub. You’ll find mini-tutorials, on-demand webinars, videos and factsheets to help you with fraud awareness.
For key Government and Public Health links related to Covid-19 as well as important information for Organisations and Residents please click the link below.
The Purls.UK bring people together to build friendships and inclusive communities, combating loneliness and isolation and benefiting the street homeless and their pets by donating handmade warm items of clothing and working in partnership with like-minded organisations. Thank you to those of you that have gotten past any technical issues and successfully liked, commented and pledged on our Spacehive page. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The Purls.UK have been awarded a Community Small Sparks Grant, which Sobus partners and we will be preparing knitting & crocheting kits for those who are shielding or self-isolating very soon, with regular contact by phone.
The Purls.UK have gone live and are now Crowdfunding!!!! Please visit our page to like, comment and pledge at www.spacehive.com/building-healthier-communities
Thursday 8th October
4.30pm-6.00pm
Corona and beyond … a pan-London briefing for faith and community groups
Up to date information and discussion on
- Public health update
- London’s strategic response – and other issues on the horizon; Weather, Brexit and Flu
- Adapting to changing regulations
- Funding and resourcing
- Local collaboration supporting those in need
- Spiritual support for Londoners
We will be welcomed by Fiona Twycross, Deputy Mayor of London, and joined by senior professionals from specialist agencies and asking:
Where are we now?
What have we learned?
What can we do better?
To register send your name and organisation name to convener@lbfn.org by 10.00am Thursday 8th October. Zoom connection details will be sent out one hour before the briefing. For updates on speakers and agenda look at our Whatsapp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JU9RxahR9MC6WKBCfiLnyu
