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Local Committees

 

Do you believe that people should be at the heart of the way our health and care system is designed and delivered?

 

At Healthwatch Central West London we have three local committees that represent the boroughs we work in:

– Hammersmith & Fulham

– Kensington & Chelsea

– Westminster

The local committees are a key aspect of our governance structure and ensure that Healthwatch represents the views and experience of local people.

They provide the link between local people and community members with the board, as well as a way of ensuring that Healthwatch is responsive to local issues and that our work plan is co-produced.

This year the date for our Annual Meeting is Monday 15th July 2019.

 

We currently have vacancies on each of our Local Committees.

We therefore need to conduct a process to fill spaces on each Local Committee.

If you are interested in joining one of our Local Committees, please read the accompanying documents to get more information about the role and whether you are eligible to stand.

 

To put yourself forward for election, please complete the application form and include a brief statement of your skills and experience (no more than 300 words) and return it to Alex Weston by 2nd July 2019.

 

If we receive more nominations than the places currently available, we will hold an election.

For more information on what local committees do, what their roles and responsibilities are, who can apply, and more, read our Information for Local Committees.

 

If you need any help while completeting your application, or would like further information, please email alex.weston@heatlthwatchcentralwestlondon.org

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Full funding on courses for individuals and organisations

 

We Find Any Learner has full funding on courses for individuals and organisations working or wanting to work within the Health, Child, and Social Care sectors.

 

These courses are all nationally accredited and have been designed around a flexible learning delivery model to ensure they are easily accessible within the workplace.

This means learners do not attend a classroom but still receive high-quality support throughout their learning journey.

 

For a full list of what is available please look below or visit www.wefindanylearner.co.uk.

 

For more information or to book instantly please call 01226 958 888 or email nick@wefindanylearner.co.uk.

 

Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form or download a booking form.

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Free tools to beat workplace stress…

 

 

 

Mindful Work helps organisations manage stress and therefore increase productivity within the workforce.

 

Upcoming Free Live Webinars;

–       Managing the Stress of Work Overload – June 12th. 

Key issues and questions will be discussed with the stress team at HSE.

 

 –       Management strategies to reduce stress – July 11th. 

With stress increasing, Rachel Suff of CIPD considers how stress can be addressed in management strategies.

 

There will be more free live webinars available later on this year, to book your place Click Here or go to the Webinars Page on our website.

 

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School Holiday Activity Fund

John Lyon’s Charity gives grants to benefit children and young people up to the age of 25 who live in nine boroughs in North and West London: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster.

The Charity’s mission is to promote the life-chances of children and young people through education.

 

The School Holiday Activity Fund is designed to enable organisations to deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays.  This includes all half-term breaks, Easter, Christmas and the summer holiday.

The Fund will pay for the running costs of holiday programmes that provide young people with activities in supportive and accessible environments.

Please note that the maximum grant allowance is £4,000.

 

Applications to the School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF) can be made by registered charities or mainstream state schools that are based in the Beneficial Area.

 

Organisations that are currently in receipt of a grant from John Lyon’s Charity for core services are also eligible to apply to this Fund as long as funds from the Charity are not already being used for holiday activities.

 

You can apply to the School Holiday Activity Fund for a variety of activities.

 

Examples could include (but are not limited to):

  • holiday drop-in activities
  • arts activities
  • sports projects
  • family activities
  • trips out of London
  • camping trips.

 

Grants could be used for:

  • equipment (not IT equipment)
  • sessional staffing costs
  • transport
  • venue hire
  • other direct project costs.

 

To apply, complete an online application form using our Grants Portal now. If it is your first online application to the Charity, you will need to create a new login. The online application process will provide all the information you need.

 

Organisations can apply to the School Holiday Activity Fund once a year for a maximum of three consecutive years. Then a break of at least one year must be taken.

Applications to the School Holiday Activity Fund can be submitted at any time, but must be submitted by the following deadlines:

 

Summer holiday –  1 June

October half-term – 21 September

Christmas holiday – 16 November

February half-term – 18 January

Easter – 1 March

May half-term – 25 April

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Penultimate Puzzle and Pizza Night

 

After over a year of puzzle events, we’re extremely close to finishing The Invention Rooms 4,500 piece Fantasia Puzzle – thanks to the effort of over 100 volunteers!

 

This Friday, we’ll be running the penultimate Puzzle and Pizza Night at The Invention Rooms Café from 5.00pm – 8.00pm.

The evening is open to everyone aged 10 and over, who lives in Hammersmith and Fulham.

You’ll get to meet local residents, learn more about The Invention Rooms and… eat Pizza!

 

If you would like to attend, then please sign up via the Eventbrite link.

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Agents of Change – Summer Networking Event

 

 

 

 

…a community-based leadership programme, designed by local women for local women

 

 

Are you female living or working on the North of Hammersmith and Fulham?

Are you passionate about making a positive change locally?

 

If so, we would love for you to join us on Wednesday 19th June at The Invention Rooms, from 6.00 – 8.00pm.

 

Agents of Change is a unique community based quarterly network and leadership programme for women who live and work in the North of Hammersmith and Fulham. Supported by a consortium of local organisations which include Imperial College London, Hammersmith United Charities, LBHF and The Lyric.

Agents of change recognises the fundamental role of female leadership in communities and is working to build a long-term local network, which supports women to fulfil their potential in a wide variety of roles.

In addition to the network, we run a free 6-month community leadership programme, designed by local women, for women who live in White City.

 

At our summer networking event, you’ll hear from inspirational leaders, meet and connect with local women from across the north of LBHF and find out how to support or join the next Agents For Change 6-month Leadership Programme which runs annually from September.

 

To find out more about Agents of Change, please visit:  https://www.agentsofchange-whitecity.co.uk/ and to register for the event please click here.

 

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United in Hammersmith & Fulham offering small grants

 

United in Hammersmith & Fulham is our new place-based giving scheme, currently offering small grants for those who’d like to organise a Summer Get Together with and for their neighbours.

This is inspired by the national Great Get Together inspired by Jo Cox.

 

Those who want to use these events to reduce social isolation and loneliness in Hammersmith & Fulham – by developing new relationships across diverse faiths, ethnicities, ages and backgrounds – are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

If you’d like to know more about United or sign up for their newsletter, please visit https://unitedhf.org/.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Mind Information and Advice

 

“We’re here to offer information and advice to anyone who is aged over 18 and living with a mental health issue.
This includes support claiming welfare benefits”.

 

H&F Mind can only offer hands on support to those in catchment areas listed below.

If you fall outside those areas, then contact the team and they will try to signpost you to someone who can help you.

 

Catchment area is ALL of SW6, and parts of SW10 and W14.

 

Click here to see/download a flyer.

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Free monthly Business advice and support sessions at Sheperds Bush Library and Free Business Advice and support at Hammersmith Library

Are you thinking about starting a business and need advice?

Have you started a business and need some support?

Do you want help growing your business?

 

Click here for more details regarding Sheperds Bush Library and here for the advice at Hammersmith Library.

 

 

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Bluebird Care Hammersmith & Fulham is giving away £250!

A Hammersmith and Fulham care provider has re-opened its Community Grant scheme – a sum of money that could benefit any local group in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham working with older people or those living with a disability.

 

Bluebird Care opened its office almost six years ago in the local area, and ever since has been working hard to support other organisations across the district.

 

Soheila Amin, Managing Director, said:

“As well as providing care & companionship services to people living in their own homes, Bluebird Care is passionate about supporting community projects and initiatives. So many neighbourhoods thrive because of volunteers who work tirelessly to run community groups, host events and provide services that benefit others. Much of this work involves supporting older people who, without regular coffee mornings, day-trips or lunch clubs, would be left isolated at home.”

 

The care provider is making available £250 to a community group or initiative that works with older people within the Borough.

The group that can best demonstrate a need for additional support will be allocated the funds.

 

Bluebird Care is a local provider of care in the home. They specialise in working with customers who suffer from dementia, physical and learning disabilities, and work alongside their families, Social Services, GPs and Clinical Commissioning Groups to ensure each person receives the care they need.

 

Nathan Hartley is coordinating the scheme on behalf of Bluebird Care. He says support will be offered to the successful applicant to ensure older people get the most from their Community Grant:

“The Bluebird Care Community Grant will also come with support and advice. We want to work with a local project that gives older people an opportunity to try something new and that will add benefit to their lives. Examples of the type of projects we are looking for could include gardening, leisure, recreational or musical activities.”

 

Bluebird Care Hammersmith & Fulham has already awarded two previous grants for £250 each, one to the Masbro Elders Project in Hammersmith, which works with older people to tackle loneliness and isolation, and the other to the Hammersmith Community Gardens Association.

 

For more details, and to receive an application form, email hartleypr@hotmail.co.uk

 

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