We are pleased to invite you to Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 12 September 2017. The meeting begins at 5.30pm, but if you arrive at 5pm there is an opportunity to enjoy refreshments (including tea and coffee) and to find out more about what our individual teams, Healthwatch, Sobus, and our small grant project leads are working on at our market place stalls. Date: Tuesday 12 September 2017 Time: 5.00pm to 7.30pm Venue: St Paul’s Church, Queen Caroline Street, London W6 9PJ The purpose of the AGM is for the CCG, stakeholders, partners and local people to come together and enjoy a lively discussion about the CCG’s key achievements so far, and plans to improve healthcare in Hammersmith and Fulham. We will present our annual report and accounts, which are also available on our website, then take questions from stakeholders, patients and members of the public. Our achievements include: Full rollout of our successful GP access scheme offering bookable appointments with GPs and practice nurses on weekday evenings and at weekend 24 hour Single Point of Access (SPA) telephone number for patients or carers of patients experiencing a mental health crisis went live Launched Child Health scheme to train GPs to act as local champions for child health and help children get the best start in life Our future plans Our vision for health services is to develop personalised, localised, integrated and specialised care for local people and over the last 12 months we have continued to deliver real improvements to local services. We have played a key role in driving forward transformational activity at a local level as well as being a leading player in the agenda set out nationally by Simon Stevens in the Five Year Forward View. At the AGM, you will hear about the progress and the achievements we have made. We will present our annual report and accounts (available on our website). If you have a query to which you would like a formal response, please submit this to hf.ccg@nw.london.nhs.uk up to 48 hours prior to the AGM. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the CCG Governing Body on the evening RSVP In order to cater for the event, we would be grateful if you could indicate whether you are able to attend. Please respond by following this link to our Eventbrite page.
LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) offers exceptional training to actors, directors, technicians and stage managers. The Academy has recently completed a £28.2 million redevelopment of their drama school campus on Talgarth Road. Join them on Sunday 17 September from 10am to 5pm as they open their doors to their neighbours and the local community as part of Open House 2017. Explore the newly-built centre for drama training, including rehearsal studios and the two new theatres: The Sainsbury Theatre and The Carne Studio Theatre Learn about what it’s like to train at the UK’s oldest drama school Discover LAMDA Examinations and the range of communication and performance qualifications Free special activities on the day include stage combat and screen acting demonstrations Storytelling and prop-making will be on offer for younger visitors Book tickets to upcoming performances with a special Community Day discount A delicious range of teas, coffees, drinks, sweet treats and snacks will be available to purchase Admission is free and all are welcome!
Wednesday 13th September 9.30am – 1pm at HFVC Offices, 148 King St; W6 0QU Learning Outcomes Identifying your organisation’s needs Motivations of potential volunteers Identifying new volunteer roles and developing existing roles Writing role descriptions https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-workshop-developing-volunteer-roles-tickets-36859385414
Implementing the Five Year forward View 20th September 2017 – RSM, London Govconnect are delighted to announce that our inaugural Mental Health – Implementing the Five Year forward View conference will be held on the 20th September 2017 at the RSM, London. The Five Year Forward View for Mental Health has made an unarguable case for transforming mental health care in England, a single programme, but one which includes numerous different, related elements across the health system for all ages. Implementing the Five Year Forward View published in mid-2016 was a welcomed and timely roadmap. This conference will outline the core elements of the implementation plan and will review and assess the actions for each of the key objectives. Request to attend by clicking here
Following our recent announcement of the launch of the Small Charity Training Programme, supported by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, we are excited to offer our series of 1.5 hour webinars. These online learning opportunities will focus on a variety of essential fundraising topics to help support your organisation. Please note, spaces are limited to 20 attendees per session. For more information and to book your places, follow the links below: Topic: Developing Your Fundraising Strategy Date: Thursday, 10th August 2017 Time: 9.30am-11.00am Venue: Your desk! Booking: Follow this link to book your place Topic: Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations Date: Thursday, 10th August 2017 Time: 12.00pm-1.30pm Venue: Your desk! Booking: Follow this link to book your place Topic: Developing Your Case for Support Date: Thursday, 10th August 2017 Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm Venue: Your desk! Booking: Follow this link to book your place 17th August 2017 Topic: Developing Corporate Relationships Date: Thursday, 17th August 2017 Time: 9.30am-11.00am Venue: Your desk! Booking: Follow this link to book your place Topic: Major Donor Fundraising Date: Thursday, 17th August 2017 Time: 12.00pm-01.30pm Venue: Your desk! Booking: Follow this link to book your place Topic: Community & Events Fundraising Date: Thursday, 17th August 2017 Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm Venue: Your desk! Booking: Follow this link to book your place Cost: On booking you will pay a deposit of £15 per delegate place. £10 of this will be refunded to you after you have attended the webinar in full and completed the surveys. Deposits will not be returned in cases of partial attendance or incomplete survey responses. We will refund the deposit, retaining £5 which contributes to deposit and refund processing and administration costs.
Healthwatch Central West London is holding an event on Wednesday 18th October, from 11:00am – 3:30pm at the Irish Cultural Centre to bring together people that use or might want to use mental health services in Hammersmith & Fulham, their carers, and those that provide those services. This will be an opportunity to explore what support services are available, how to access them and if they met our needs. There will be free lunch and refreshments. Help us make this a great event. Get involved by answering our survey by Sunday 6th August to enter a raffle. Take Our Survey If you wish to attend this event or if you require a paper version of this survey please contact the Engagement Lead for Hammersmith and Fulham, eva.psychrani@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org or 07734 962 255
Open Forum Events would like you to join us at our National Smart Cities and Communities: Connecting Citizens conference which is taking place in London on the 9th November 2017. We have invited key industry professionals from across the globe to help you implement smart technology strategies. New thinking is allowing city regions to explore solutions and create smarter, more connected places that can enhance service delivery and improve citizen’s lives. The aim of this event is to tap into smarter and most innovative ways to support the complex needs of citizens and develop the infrastructure to overcome some of the grand societal challenges Join us at Smart Cities and Communities: Connecting Citizens to explore the most innovative and efficient ways to use technology and data to tackle some of the biggest problems. Major city leaders and business figures from across the UK and internationally will share their views on how to develop smart and more connected cities. To book your place click here
Training in “Developing a fundraising plan” and gaining an insight into fundraising online with “Grow your 10’er” has been organised for 20th September here at Sobus starting at 11:00 through to 1:00. The training will be delivered by Local Giving who are a registered charity that support charitable organisations to diversify income through online fundraising. Please register with us by contacting Nigel Jacques at nigel.jacques@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk Places are limited so please register as quickly as possible.
Unpredictability is a sign of the times. Everywhere you look public sector organisations are struggling to understand what the future might hold. Learn from experts, and share your experience, at the Agile Business Conference 2017 – a two-day interactive event for all professionals wishing to use Agile principles to create adaptive organisations and successful business transformation. View event details and book here