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SASH – Sexual Health Event

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SASH (Support and Advice on Sexual Health) – in Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea is provided by Turning Point in partnership with METRO, London Friend, NAZ and Marie Stopes.

 

The service provides information, advice, referral to sexual health testing and one-to-one and group support for individuals affected by sexual health related issues.

 

The service is focussed on promoting wellbeing and, as such, also includes complementary and creative therapies and advice and support around education training and employment.

 

The event will be an opportunity to learn more about SASH services, engage in mindfulness, crafting, self-care workshop, sexual health and contraception information and access HIV POCT; while OneYou are joining to offer carbon monoxide and blood pressure checks.

 

Click here to view/download flyer.

 

Tuesday 17 September
10am – 4pm
St Charles Centre,
Exmoor St, Ladbroke Grove,
W10 6DZ

 

Click here to see SASH website.

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Walking and Cycling Grants

 

 

 

 

 

Applications are now open for Walking and Cycling Grants London.

Walking and Cycling Grants London is a grants programme funded by Transport for London and administered by Groundwork London.

 

The programme is aimed at groups that are traditionally under-represented in walking and cycling (e.g through income, health, ability, isolation skills and access to information or equipment).

 

 

Walking and Cycling Grants London is a programme which supports London’s diverse communities to walk and cycle more often and more safely.

 

The programme aims to:

  • Increase walking and cycling in London (including new, lapsed or occasional cyclists)
  • Increase confidence in walking and cycling
  • Increase walking and cycling frequency
  • Make bike ownership more accessible
  • Introduce exercise to people who are particularly inactive via walking and cycling
  • Reduce social isolation and get people involved in their local community

 

 

Walking and cycling makes people healthier and happier and is an affordable, green and fun way to get around and explore the city and to get some exercise.

Just ask anyone you know who frequently walks or cycles!

London is fast becoming a cycling city and Cycling Grants London wants to make sure all Londoners benefit from the joys of cycling, regardless of their background or situation.

Often people don’t cycle because they lack the opportunity, information, skills, confidence or motivation to do so; or because they do not have access to a bicycle or the means to maintain it.

 

Cycling Grants London supports community organisations that work with those who need encouragement and support to get them cycling.

 

If you have an idea to inspire and support people in your community to cycle more often and cycle more safely, Cycling Grants London may be able to support you!
 

Type of grants available

Organisations that have not received a grant from Walking and Cycling Grants London or the Cycling Grants London before, OR that have but are looking to deliver a new project,* can apply for the following funding:

 

£10,000 for Three Year Projects

  • Year 1 – up to £5,000
  • Year 2 – up to £3,000
  • Year 3 – up to £2,000

Click here to see more details.

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Hammersmith Bridge update

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Please find attached a letter from Cllr Stephen Cowan, Leader of H&F Council regarding the closure of Hammersmith Bridge.

 

 

 

 

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NHS Hammersmith and Fulham CCG – Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Hammersmith & Fulham CCG

 

 

NHS Hammersmith & Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 10 September 2019.

 

At the AGM, you will hear about the progress and the achievements we have made.

We will present our annual report and accounts along with the agenda on our website in due course.

 

We will also send letters to go out in August and prior to the AGM.

 

You will have the opportunity at our project market stalls to look in more detail at some of the work that the CCG has been leading on, and our plans for the future.

 

There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the Governing Body on any of the topics covered in the formal presentations at the end of the meeting.

 

Please feel free to submit any advance 48 hours prior to the meeting to: hafccg.engagement@nhs.net. You can also call 0203 350 4303 for more information.

 

 

Date: Tuesday 10 September 2019

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Venue: St Paul’s Church, Hammersmith, London W6 9PJ

 

Click here to book your space.

 

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The new Chair of H&F CCG

Dr Tim Spicer

Chair of NHS Hammersmith and Fulham CCG

 

On 30 June Tim stood down as a member of the Hammersmith and Fulham Governing Body and from his role as Chair.

He will be missed and we thanked him for his significant contribution to the health agenda at his last Governing Body meeting in June.

Dr Tim Spicer is GP Chair of Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group and one of the Programme Medical Directors for Shaping a Healthier Future, North West London’s reconfiguration of acute and out-of-hospital services for a population of 2 million.

 

Over the past decade, Tim has contributed to a number of initiatives including the design and implementation of the North West London Integrated Care Pilot and the Whole Systems Pioneer Programme.  He is currently Clinical Chair for North West London’s STP delivery area ‘Improving Care for Older People’.

He trained in medicine as a mature student following a successful career in the Arts.

 

 

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“We need to look after the nation’s lungs…” – Youth Asthma & Air Pollution in Hammersmith & Fulham

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For #HealthyLifestyles month, we have a special episode dedicated entirely to young people, air pollution, and asthma resources across Hammersmith & Fulham.

 

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting adolescents, with approx 800,000 young people affected in the UK.

As an increasing health concern for young people across London, asthma education and resources are an incredibly important issue to cover.

 

Young H&F brings together youth organisations, businesses, local government, schools, funders, and the wider community to create opportunities for young people.

We want a happier, safer, and healthier Hammersmith & Fulham! 

To continue the conversation about young people and youth services throughout H&F, we have started our very first podcast series, Change the Narrative.

 

We’ll be hearing about asthma awareness, resources, air pollution and local responses, as well as the work schools, health providers, youth orgs, local charities and more are doing to support young people with asthma and those concerned with air pollution across the borough!

 

Each month, we’ll be sharing these episodes to raise awareness around our five areas of focus:

  • mental health,
  • education,
  • healthy lifestyles,
  • youth justice,
  • employability.

    We will be featuring guests from across our network:

  • young people,
  • youth workers,
  • councilors…
  • people who care about our Hammersmith & Fulham community.

 

Tune in to Change the Narrative, and find out how we’re all working together and how you can get involved!

 

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The Complete Fundraising Handbook – Pre-order the new edition!

Available to pre-order (published September 2019)

Never out of print since it was published in 1992, the book has more than earned its place on your fundraising department’s bookshelf. It is the most complete reference guide to fundraising available, with detailed information about the theory and practice of effective fundraising.

You’ll find it easy to navigate and packed with case studies. Completely new to this edition are chapters on Digital fundraising and social media, as well as wholly refreshed chapters on Events and fundraising volunteers and Community fundraising. The National Lottery and Government funding chapters have been substantially revised and all chapters have new and updated content to take account of the rapidly changing fundraising world.

 

Who should buy this book?

Professional fundraisers, whether beginners or more experienced will benefit from the information inside this core resource. It is also a key text for chief executives, trustees and managers.

 

What does it cover?

This is a one-stop shop that encompasses all of the main fundraising sources and techniques. You’ll find yourself dipping into it almost every day.

  • Authoritative chapters from the world’s best fundraising and charity minds.
  • Case studies throughout of fundraising campaigns that have, and haven’t, worked.
  • The common mistakes new fundraisers make, and how to avoid them.
  • Fully updated to reflect today’s tighter regulatory environment and rapid changes in technology.

 

“This book provides a solid grounding in how to raise money for good causes in today’s fast-changing world.”

Harpreet Kondel, Fundraising consultant

“As a small charity, very reliant on grants and donations, The Complete Fundraising Handbook has been a fantastic reference point. When reappraising our fundraising strategy it has encouraged us to look at new ways to fundraise smarter and also to look at different sources for income generation.”

Hannah Worsley, Project Manager, Norwich Foodbank

 

Click here to buy it now!

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The 2019 Hammersmith and Fulham Brilliant Business Awards

“An inspiration to other parts of London to recognise hard work and entrepreneurship. ”

 

The 2019 Hammersmith and Fulham Brilliant Business Awards

The Brilliant Business Awards will open to all businesses and social enterprises within Hammersmith & Fulham

There are two ways to win – by Judges’ Prize or Public Vote.

 

Public Vote in Three Town Centre Categories

Best Fulham Business

Best Hammersmith Business

Best Shepherds Bush Business

 

 

Public Vote

Residents, shoppers and customers nominate their favourite business in Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherds Bush.
The business with the most nominations in each area wins an award.
Click here to nominate

 

Judge’s Prize

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Free NHS event: Patient Leadership Skills

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Come along to the free Patient Leadership Skills event in the Newbigin room, St Pauls Centre, Queen Caroline, Hammersmith W6 9PJ on Wednesday 31 July 2019 from 10am–4pm if you are interested in…

  • learning how your local NHS works and how you can make a difference to your health services
  • understanding why the NHS needs your involvement
  • participating in improving your local GP service and how to overcome barriers in accessing services
  • exploring interesting examples of patient and GP practices have led changes to NHS and inspired
    health care improvement projects
  • developing skills in chairing and managing meeting, influencing & negotiation, self-reflection and more

 

At the event, you will:
• learn about Patient Participation Groups
• discuss and raise concern with Your Practice
• share ideas with other patients and network
• Expert coaches
• Group discussion
• Lunch and drink

 

 

Anyone registered with a North West London GP is welcome*
Where: Newbigin room, St Pauls Centre, Queen Caroline, Hammersmith W6 9PJ

*Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon

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Free Living Medicine Food & Wellbeing Remedies workshops for Parents and Toddlers

 

 

Free Living Medicine Food & Wellbeing Remedies workshops for Parents and Toddlers.

Discover in our FREE workshops how to use food remedies safely for you and your baby’s health with Roisin Reilly BSc.

 

“Very relevant and totally inspired!”

“I was surprised how much better I felt”

 

Click here to view/download the flyer.

 

Friday mornings 11.30am – 1pm from 5th July to 9th August 2019

White City Community Centre,

India Way,

London W12 7QT

 

 

 

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