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Public panel discussion

 

The APPGs for Refugees, and the Rule of Law, are delighted to invite you to a public panel discussion:

Droughts and Deserts:
A report on the immigration legal aid market and access to justice.

 

Date & Time: Wednesday 26 June 2019, 18:00 – 20:00

Location: Committee Room 15, Houses of Parliament

 

Speakers:

– Thangam Debbonaire MP, Chair of the APPG on Refugees (Chair)
– Dr Jo Wilding, Author of the report and barrister at Garden Court Chambers
– A person with lived experience, recalling their experience of legal aid and the asylum process

 

Spaces are limited so please to RSVP by seb.klier@refugeecouncil.org.uk and kama.petruczenko@refugeecouncil.org.uk

 

Dr Jo Wilding will present her findings, with responses from panel members, including a person who claimed asylum in the UK and who will share their experience of legal aid and the asylum system, with opportunity for discussion and questions to follow.

 

Click here to see full invitation.

 

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Outreach & Activities Support Assistant – Job Opportunity

 

Age UK Westminster is an independent charity supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including, loneliness, isolation or poverty, by providing support and vital services to help people accept and adapt to later life and enjoy it.

We are seeking to recruit an Outreach & Activities Support Assistant to join our team to tackle social isolation and loneliness and to provide activity opportunities to older people living in City of Westminster.

 

Please click here to view/download to go to the job flyer for more information and details about how to apply.

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Fundraising & Business Development Manager – Job Opportunity

 

Age UK Westminster is an independent charity supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including:

  • loneliness,
  • isolation or poverty, by providing support and vital services to help people accept and adapt to later life and enjoy it.

 

We are seeking to appoint a Fundraising and Business Development Coordinator with proven skills in a range of income generating activities, developing new services, partnership building and communications.

 

Please click here to view/download to go to the job flyer for more information and details about how to apply.

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Be part of a bigger story with The Reader…

 

 

“We’re a national charity that wants to bring about a reading revolution so that everyone can experience and enjoy great literature, which we believe is a tool for helping humans survive and live well.

Everything we do – from our Shared Reading groups to our social enterprises, from our publications to The Reader Storybarn – creates lively, connected, warm communities by bringing people together and books to life”.

 

The Reader is looking for new people in West London to train to lead Shared Reading groups locally.

 

Click here to view/download a flyer.

 

Try Shared Reading in Hammersmith & Fulham or in Kensington & Chelsea.

 

Visit The Reader website for more information.

 

 

 

 

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Finalists announced for this year’s H&F Civic Honours

The shortlist of inspirational local people nominated for a prestigious H&F Civic Honours award has been revealed.

These 27 finalists are members of the local community who continue to make an incredible contribution to H&F.

Cathy Maund, director of Hammersmith Community Gardens Association, receives her Civic Honour

Director of Hammersmith Community Gardens Association Cathy Maund (centre) wins the 2018 lifetime achievement award, pictured with Kim Smith (left), H&F Council Chief Executive and Cllr Sue Fennimore (right)

 

Now in their second year, the H&F Civic Honours are the council’s way of recognising the people who lead fantastic efforts to improve life in Hammersmith & Fulham.

 

“We want to make sure we give people doing great things in our community the credit and gratitude they deserve,” said Cllr Sue Fennimore, Deputy Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham. “Which is what the H&F Civic Honours are all about.

“And when you read all the nominations it just really hits home how much is going on to support and inspire people every day.”

 

The finalists have been invited to a gala awards ceremony which was held at Hammersmith Town Hall on Wednesday 12 June.

 

The H&F Civic Honours were launched last year, and are now held annually to celebrate:

  • the bravery,
  • compassion,
  • dedication,
  • kindness
  • and ingenuity of our incredible community.

 

Visit LBH&F website to see names of the winners.

 

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Council apprenticeship – RBKC

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities:

  • Business administration and Customer service (Level 2 and 3)
  • Trades: Installation electrician / maintenance electrician, Advanced Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and domestic heating technician, Surveying technician (Level 3)
  • Associate project management, Data analysis, Improvement practitioner (Level 4)
  • HR consultant (Level 5)
  • Building control surveyor (Level 6)

 

Applications for these roles close on 7 July and we expect to hold interviews during the first two weeks of August.

 

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is committed to increasing employment opportunities for local people from all walks of life.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is also keen to receive applications from candidates who are:

  • A resident in the Borough
  • An RBKC care leaver
  • An RBKC secondary school leaver who left school in the past 5 years.

 

 

How to apply?

Please go to the RBKC Careers portal to see our current vacancies.

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Macmillan Community Connectors training

 

The London Engagement Team at Macmillan have recently finished the design and development of a new Macmillan Community Connectors training programme that we would like to roll out and offer to community organisations for free.

The training sessions covers topics such as:

• Cancer awareness
• Macmillan information and support services
• Asset based community development

Click here to view/download a flyer.

Click here to view a poster.

 

 

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Electoral Review of Hammersmith and Fulham: Warding Arrangements

 

Please click here to see attached letter regarding Electoral Review of Hammersmith and Fulham: Warding Arrangements and click here to see the poster.

 

Also you can visit www.lgbce.org.uk/ to get more information.

 

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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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