Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 10th February 2017

VAC AGM; Camden Disability Action Annual General Meeting; London Sustainability Exchange challenge; Camden Restart Party; Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum CIL Survey 2017; Somers Town Big Local seeks LTO; Spare Tyre presents Safe; Camden Youth Theatre auditions; Race Equality Foundation Event; Camden Carers Service+ funding jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

Voluntary Action Camden’s AGM; “The Future of Health and Social Care”
Monday 13th February 5.30 – 8 at Arlington Conference Centre, 220 Arlington Road, London NW1
The future of health and social care services is of interest to many Camden residents. The contribution of the voluntary and community sector to the delivery of health and social care services is changing and the sector in turn relies heavily on the input and support of local residents and communities. All these elements are key to the future quality of life in Camden.
At the AGM on Monday 13th February VAC will be hosting a debate on “The Future of Health and Social Care and the Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector”. This will be a broad ranging debate looking at traditional models of service delivery through to community provided, co-produced support and the role of informal community networks. The debate will also look at the role of volunteering in providing support and as a route to paid employment.
Guest speakers are Doctor Caz Sayer, the Chair of the Camden Clinical Commissioning Group and Cllr Georgia Gould, the Cabinet member for Young People, Adults and Health.
To book, please follow this link: https://vac-agm-2017.eventbrite.co.uk
For more information, or if you have any specific requirements (e.g., diet, BSL interpreter), please email info@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550. Promo video.

“The Future of Health and Social Care Services for Disabled People in Camden”
Camden Disability Action Annual General Meeting
To be held on Wednesday 15th February 2017
2 – 5 PM (refreshments and registration from 2.00 pm)
At Wellcome Trust, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
Guest speakers include Councillor Georgia Gould (Camden Council’s Cabinet Member for Young People, Adults and Health).
Refreshements and finger buffet will be provided
To book contact Anju Bhatt via email abhatt@vac.org.uk or telephone 020 7284 6550.

Are you worried about air pollution, flooding, anti-social behaviour, food poverty, or health and wellbeing?
Perhaps you have an idea for greening your neighbourhood and need expert help to make it happen?
The London Sustainability Exchange is working with the UCL Engineering Exchange to support communities in developing ideas to solve local challenges with natural solutions. For example check out this mobile parklet or vertical rain garden in London Bridge.
If you have an idea you think could make a difference, or a challenge you want to solve and you want support to develop your ideas please get in touch.
We will be holding a forum event on 28th February 6-9pm at the Institute of Education where community groups will be matched up with green infrastructure experts.
We would prefer you to complete an application before attending the event. Please do so by Friday 17th February if you want to be matched with an expert. Click here for the application form.
Need more inspiration? Click here to read more on our website.

Camden Restart Party at the Kentish Town Community Centre
Learn to repair your own electronics to get more use out of them and reduce waste. Details here.

Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum CIL Survey 2017
Are you a Hampstead resident? Which Hampstead projects would you like to fund? A year ago, the neighbourhood forum asked how you would like Camden to spend more than £700,000 that has been allocated for infrastructure projects in Hampstead. Funds have now been earmarked for the top projects you selected, but a substantial amount is still available for other uses. Have your say on additional projects here.

The Somers Town Big Local are looking for an area organisation to act as their Locally Trusted Organisation.
Somers Town Big Local is the Lottery funded endowment of £1m to be spent on community projects over ten years. A locally trusted organisation is the organisation chosen by the ST Big Local partnership to administer and account for the distribution of the funding, and/or deliver activities or services on behalf of the ST Big Local partnership.
More about Local Trust/Big Local and LTOs can be found here
http://localtrust.org.uk/library/programme-guidance/locally-trusted-organisations/
For more information about the benefits of becoming Somers Town Local’s LTO email info@somerstownfutures.co.uk. Deadline for expression of interest is February 17.

Spare Tyre presents Safe – Take risk away, and what’s left?
At New Diorama Theatre. Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 March 2017
With a diverse cast of mainly local older people and people with learning disabilities, Safe is part of Spare Tyre’s 40th birthday celebrations. The show follows a theatre company as they attempt to stage a play. An interruption by a Health & Safety Officer sets off a spiral into absurdity. Details here.

Camden Youth Theatre are holding auditions
Monday 27 February at 7pm
Diorama Arts Studios, 201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE
How to book an audition: Please email Rose at arts@fitzroviacentre.org
The auditions are very informal in a group setting, and nothing needs to be prepared in advance. They are open to anyone aged 13-19 and no acting experience is necessary.

Developments in Health and Social Care
Thursday 16th February, 12:30 – 16:00pm at Race Equality Foundation in Kentish Town.
This free event will bring you up to speed on the big developments in health and social care. We will hear about the VCSE Review of how health and social care should be supporting the voluntary sector
Register on line at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voluntary-sector-in-health-and-social-care-whats-new-tickets-30854589909

Camden Carers Service
Camden Carers Service (CCS) offers advice, support and activities for family and other unpaid carers across the borough.
Help is just a phone call away on 020 7428 8950 or email info@camdencarers.org.uk – read more about our services at www.camdencs.org.uk or www.facebook.com

Camden Patient Participation Group – Elections and News
Don’t forget to nominate yourself to the CPPEG elections. Full details here. Find out more and read the latest Camden Patient Participation Group Newsletter here.

Healthwatch Camden
View the latest news and views from Healthwatch Camden here.

Camden Capacity Building Bulletin
The February Capacity Building Bulletin is available here.

Exploring LGBTQ histories at the British Museum
A special event as part of OUTing the Past in the Great Court and BP Lecture Theatre
Sunday 19 February 2017, 11.00–16.00, Free, just drop in. Full details online.

The Abbey Community Centre has rooms for Hire
Various sizes to suit community groups looking to run meetings, workshops & supervised recreational activities and desk space available. No birthday parties, social functions or wedding receptions.
For more information on availability and rates and to arrange a visit to view the rooms please give us a call on 020 7624 8378 or email reception: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk & see our website:
http://abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk/index.php/room-hire/main-hall/

Clean Break, Elfrida Rathbone Camden, The Kids Network, Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust, Refugee Therapy Centre, Sante Refugee Mental Health Project , VAC, Kings Cross Construction Centre and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

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Charities call for the same tax concessions as businesses, ahead of Budget
A coalition of nine charity infrastructure bodies has written to the Chancellor Philip Hammond calling for a range of measures to match tax concessions being giving to the private sector.
One of these is increasing business rates relief to 100 per cent. The letter, which was coordinated by the Charity Finance Group (CFG) ahead of next month’s Budget, says that businesses have benefited from a £6.7bn rates cut which will see some businesses paying no rates at all. Businesses now get more favourable treatment on National Insurance, as well as the long standing problem of VAT – which is irrecoverable by charities and costs the sector £1.5bn a year. Details in Civil Society. The demands are contained in a letter that urges the government to deal with the sector in a more strategic way as opposed to the distribution of £0.5bn of libor fines that have been distributed by the treasury in a completely opaque way to a handful of charities. Full story in Third Sector.

Minister tries again to revive Social Value Act
The minister for civil society has announced that there will be another review of the Social Value Act.
Speaking at Social Enterprise UK’s Social Value Summit earlier this week, Rob Wilson said that a review will be looking at the next stage for the act and will involve roundtable discussions with “those leading the way on social value”.
Wilson said: “The Social Value Act all gives us an opportunity to collectively make things better. It gives public sector organisations the chance to achieve so much more with tax payers’ money.”
He added: “Sometimes they, and commissioners, need a bit of help so we want to work with you to explore the next phase of implementing the Social Value Act and deliver even more benefit.
“My priority is two-fold, first a public sector that is a catalyst for innovation and gets much more social-impact for every single pound that we spend. Second, a small charity and social enterprise sector that is thriving, competing effectively and being recognised for the additional benefits and huge impact that they both deliver.” Full story at Civil Society.

See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information.

Camden Community Festival Fund 2017 – Deadline 28th February
Camden Council is supporting this grants programme in recognition of the contribution made by community festivals and events to strengthening Camden communities and in developing a rich culture and economy within the borough.
The fund is to sustain and develop Camden’s rich culture, its strong communities and dynamic partnerships by supporting quality, creative events, projects and activities. This year the fund is managed by Voluntary Action Camden (VAC).
For more information and for a copy of the application forms & guidelines please go to : https://vac.org.uk/camden-community-festival-fund/

Veolia’s Recycling Fund for Communities
Boost your green project with up to £1000
Your project could receive a cash boost of up to £1,000, as well as access to materials, equipment and even people to help you get it off the ground.
Apply APPLY BY 30TH APRIL 2017.
1. Get inspired and upload your project
2. Promote your project and attract support from your local community
3. Get funded and see your project come to life
www.spacehive.com/movement/veolia

Home Office’s Building a Stronger Britain Together Opens for 2017 Funding
The four-year Building a Stronger Britain Together (BSBT) programme was established last September by the Home Office to help deliver a key strand of the Government’s Counter-Extremism Strategy.
The Building a Stronger Britain Together Programme offers both grant funding and in-kind support to civil society and community organisations that are working to create more resilient communities, to stand up to extremism in all its forms and to offer vulnerable individuals a positive alternative, regardless of race, faith, sexuality, age, and gender.
There is a fixed amount of funding available. Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis.
The Fund offers the following:
In-kind support up to a value of £75,000.
Grants of between either £1,000 and £14,999 or £15,000 and £50,000.
See the website for full details and how to apply.

Team London small grants programme now open for applications – deadline 8th February
This year we will support organisations who are either aiming to recruit more volunteers in the 59+-69+ age-group, or for organisations that work with older people to be able to recruit more volunteers so that more services can be provided. The grants will be for between £5k and £10k for a 12 month project.
Find out more and apply here: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/volunteering/effective-community-engagement/team-london-small-grants.

Bid for Better scheme 2017 – Deadline 2nd March
The Bid for Better scheme awards grants of up to £400 towards activities or equipment to:
If you would like to apply for up to £400 for your project or idea then we will ask you to complete an application form giving us as much detail as possible. You can apply online.
or you can request a form by post or email by contacting the PPI team: ppi@tavi-port.nhs.uk
The closing date for applications is Thursday 2nd March 2017.
To be considered for funding you must be a Member of the Trust. If you are not a member already it is really easy to join via the Trust website. web: www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk
If you have questions or need help contact by telephone on 020 8938 2068 or email or you can pop into the PPI office on the ground floor of the Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA

ILM Certificate in Team Leadership
New Year’s Resolution for 2017?
Want to improve leadership skills?
Want to get your first job as a leader?
Then the ILM Certificate in Team Leadership is for you.
Help is available from the Mary Ward Centre’s bursary fund to meet the costs of fees and travel. This course is FREE for those in receipt of JSA/ESA or unemployed and in receipt of UC or another income related benefit.
This is a first step in the Institute of Leadership and Management’s qualifications programme. The course helps to boost your performance as a team member and enable you to gain recognition of your abilities to lead a team. You will learn core leadership and management skills, how to put them into practice and be more effective and confident as a team leader.
To find out more visit the Mary Ward web site www.marywardcentre.ac.uk or contact Rahul.miah@marywardcentre.ac.uk.

Governance in the Voluntary and Community Sector
18 May 2017 – 22 June 2017 6 Thursday evenings 17:30-20:30 in Camden
A short course for members of governing bodies or anybody who is interested in developing the
knowledge and skills required to be a member of a governing body in the voluntary or community sector. With the knowledge gained from this course you can become an effective participant in the governance of new and existing organisations. Full details at the Mary Ward website.

VAC’s Mental Health Training Programme for BMER groups
Are you a BMER group or do you work with BMER communities?
For more information about our any of our courses, please go to https://vac.org.uk/events/category/health-mental-health/. Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training courses are only £25 per person. All other mental health workshops are free.
Please note that VAC can only accept bookings from organisations working with BMER communities based in Camden, or which serve Camden BMER residents. Places are limited on each course to a maximum of two people per organisation. Contact mentalhealthteam@vac.org.uk

Wild Bunch Club
Valentines club night – on Tuesday February 14th 2017. £5
For further info contact us at The Elfrida Society on 020 7359 7443, or e-mail siren@elfrida.com

Women’s Voices – In Celebration of International Women’s Day 2017
Does your charity support women? We’re offering you the chance to get free communications and campaigns advice from some of the most talented women from media and advertising on International Women’s Day.
8 March 2017 4.15pm – 7.15pm at Starcom, 63 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5RR
Women’s Voices event will bring together 25 charities that support, campaign and advocate for women and girls (and those who identify as women and girls) with 25 highly skilled teams of women from across the creative and media industry for an afternoon of brainstorming and advice. The aim? To make a difference to your marketing and communications. Full details at the Media Trust Website.

Free Family Activities at the British Library January – March 2017
Family Day: Festival of Maps Saturday 25 February 12.00 – 16.00
Join us for a fun and creative family day inspired by our exhibition, Maps and the 20th Century
Play on Words Saturday 25 March 10.30 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 14.30
Play with words and performance in this creative workshop. Families will have the chance to print, collage, write and make. Details: www.bl.uk/events/family-events
learning@bl.uk T +44 (0)20 7412 7797. The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

Rewired: the Brain, Art, and Innovation
Rewired features leading London-based neuroscience clinicians and researchers, tech innovators, and artists and is produced by and in aid of Movement for Hope.
The event aims to raise public awareness of neurological conditions using artistic collaborations and cutting-edge research.
This event is supported by UCL, Imanova and Alzheimer’s Research UK Dementia Network. UCL Departments involved include the Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation and the Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre.
Friday 10th March, 2017, 19:00 – 21:00 GMT at the Ondaatje Theatre, Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Tickets and Booking General Admission: £12. Concession: £10 at Eventbrite
For further enquiries please contact emma.biondetti@movementforhope.org

Age Friendly Museums Network Cross-sector Conference
Thursday 16th February 2017
9.30 – 16.30 at the British Museum, London
Book your free place through Eventbrite
Join us to explore current age friendly thinking and practice in museums developed through cross sector collaborations.
Themes will include: Creativity and ageing; Demographic change and its potential impact; The value of partnerships between practitioners from different sectors; How museums can support age friendly communities; Innovative use of collections; Working with those living with dementia & stroke survivors

HR Support in Camden
Caroline Jepson, VAC’s HR Advisor, provides free HR advice and support to Camden voluntary organisations employing staff. Get in touch to discuss your HR consultancy needs, from recruitment to redundancy and everything in-between.
VAC’s HR support aims to help trustees and managers understand employment law and to have robust HR procedures that reflect good practice so fewer workplace issues arise, and HR crises are averted or managed effectively. Caroline normally works Thursdays but is available on other days by arrangement. Call 020 7284 6551 or email cjepson@vac.org.uk.
Also, the Communities and Third Sector team at Camden Council are offering Camden voluntary and community groups a series of HR training workshops. See below for full details.

Rethink Mental Illness Mental Health First Aid courses
FREE to anyone who either lives, works, studies or volunteers in Camden or Islington
Mental Health First Aid (Adult)
This course equips participants in the same way as a physical first aid course, teaching participants how to give initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem until professional treatment can be accessed.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
This course delivers the same principals as the adult course, but is for anyone who lives or works with young people (11-18). It will also cover other topics specific to young people that include child, adolescent and family psychosis, bullying and promoting protective factors and good parenting.
Participants will receive a certificate and manual upon successful completion of the course.
If you have any further questions you can contact the Rethink Mental Illness Mental Health Promotion Team on training@rethink.org
You can book online at www.rethink.org/camdenislingtontraining. Courses run from 9.30am to 5pm

Recovery College
Recovery College Spring term has started. If you would like to find out more about the courses take a look at the Recovery College Spring 2017 course guide.

True Honour Awards 2017 Ceremony
6-9pm Tuesday 7th March 2017, The University of Law, 2 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 4TY
Book at eventbrite. Nominations are opne: True Honour Award nominations

Do You Need Health and Safety Training?
VAC and London Hazards are planning health and safety training for community groups in Camden.
The training is free. To find out more contact Kevin – knunan@vac.org.uk

Free HR training workshops for Camden voluntary and community groups
Free and will take place between 9.45 and 1pm at the Town Hall Judd Street.
The workshops are for managers and trustees of voluntary and community groups based in Camden.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staff-appraisals-registration-27067569830
Managing Sickness Absence Thursday 9th February 2017
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-sickness-absence-registration-27067617974
Managing Restructure Wednesday 15th March 2017
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-restructure-registration-27067674142
Managing Difficult Conversations at Work Wednesday 12th April 2017
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-difficult-conversations-at-work-registration-27067711253
The workshops will be run by Shirley Briggs. Shirley is an independent HR consultant. Her background is in social housing where she worked as a HR manager for a number of large housing associations. She is also a trained workplace mediator.

Don’t forget that Camden TDS run a full programme of course which are subsidised or free for voluntary sector partner organisations. There is a link to a list of partner organisations on the home page.

Find more Training Opportunities at www.vac.org.uk

Opening Doors London seeks Social Opportunities Facilitator
£15.49/hour This is a rolling vacancy and applications will be considered as they are received.
Opening Doors London is the largest provider of information and support services with and for older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans*people in the United Kingdom. We aim to ensure that older LGBT* people live happier, healthier and independent lives free from prejudice and discrimination. Everything we do is informed by the lived experience of LGBT* older people.
ODL currently provides over 40 social opportunities each month. This role will involve working alongside the team to provide support to existing groups and activities as well as developing new initiatives to meet the needs of our members.
You will be responsible for setting up and managing activities [such as arranging venues and speakers], recruiting and supporting volunteers and providing local marketing.
If you are interested in being one of our LGBT* sessional team, please see the application pack including the full job description and person specification at the following link in our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk / www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk or email HR@openingdoorslondon.org.uk

Voluntary Acton camden – Trustee Vacancies
Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) is seeking two new trustees to join its existing board. VAC supports individuals and groups to get involved in civil society and develops ways of sharing good practice and resources. We are looking for individuals who have an enthusiastic appreciation and understanding of Camden’s community sector and who want to see the sector thrive in the coming years. We are particularly interested in individuals with fundraising and marketing experience. If you would like more information, then please go to our website where you’ll find details of the job role and how to apply, together with more information about VAC’s strategic objectives and the work we do. If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please contac Simone Hensby shensby@vac.org.uk

Community Navigator
These innovative posts involve supporting people to become less lonely and to develop more social contact. The successful applicant will join a team of community navigators employed by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and will support people with enduring depression or anxiety who use mental health services in Camden, Islington or Barnet. These posts are part of a nationally-funded research study. The post holder will feedback to the research team and contribute to developing and evaluating this programme.
The role will require flexibility to meet people at mutually convenient times and to support them in going to community activities. The total amount of work for each post will average out at one day per week: post holders will be paid at this rate on an annualized hours basis. The post is until the end of February 2018, to start in April 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. Any experience of working in services which support people with mental health problems, or voluntary sector community experience, are both assets for this work.
You can find more information about this post on the NHS jobs website: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/9f27c8ce53a7d619995f3edb43ad7bb5/?vac_ref=914513220

Volunteer Centre Camden are recruiting a part-time finance assistant
The role is 4 hours a week (very flexible), £24,000 pro rata and has an immediate start.
Check out all of the details and apply on the Indeed website.

SHAK seeks Wellbeing and Employment development worker
South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership £26-27000 p.a
Lead an innovative Wellbeing project enabling residents to lead new health initiatives and expand their employment and progression horizons.
Full details at https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/wellbeing-and-employment-development-worker/490402?tsId=8

SHAK seeks Community Engagement Manager
South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership Salary Circa £30,000
Community Engagement Manager required to launch and lead an innovative Lottery funded project and manage other social engagement projects.
Full detials at https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/view/490253?tsId=8

Clean Break seeks Female Catering Volunteers
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist the Catering Team with preparation and serving of nutritious food to our service users, maintaining Health & Safety and kitchen hygiene Standards.
Food Preparation – catering for daily lunches and internal and external events, with tasks including prepping, cooking, dishing up and serving, washing up and cleaning up kitchen. Ingredients will be cooked, frozen, tinned to create healthily meat and vegetation dishes. Assist with quarterly blitz of kitchen-deep clean of equipment and kitchen space.
This role would suit someone who enjoys cooking and working as part of a team
A basic level of cooking knowledge and ability to follow instruction is essential
Long or short term commitment from now – July 2017 with availability Monday-Thursday
Weekdays 11.00am-2.30pm (Tuesdays 11.00-3pm) Some flexibility
Cv, interview, reference, trial period, DBS
The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
Contact Samantha McNeil, Samantha.McNeil@cleanbreak.org.uk, 020 7482 8600 or 020 7482 8621

Elfrida Rathbone Camden seeks Part-time Administrative Assistant (short term contract)
Seeking an enthusiastic and organised administrative assistant to work 14 hours (2 days a week) until 31st March 2017. Must be available to start ASAP due to short-term nature of contract.
Salary: £21,119 per annum (pro rata £8,448 inc. inner London weighting)
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy office environment and will have excellent communication, IT and keyboard skills. For more information about the role please visit our website: http://www.elfridacamden.org.uk/work-with-us/
To apply please e-mail a covering letter and your current CV to Chris@elfridacamden.org.uk .
There is no closing date for this post. We will review applications on a daily basis and arrange interviews on an ad hoc basis as we are looking for someone who can start asap due to the short-term nature of the contract.

Become a Mentor with The Kids Network
We are excited to announce the launch of our 2017 pilot in partnership with our Champion school in Islington.
The pilot will involve a small scale cohort of volunteers who are:
~ Connected to our vision
~ Interested shaping The Kids Network for the future
~ Have a commitment to making a difference to a child in their local community
What will I do as a volunteer Mentor?
As a Mentor, you will hold weekly sessions with a child aged 8-11 in the community who will be referred through the school.
This will involve meeting the child from their home and spending two to three hours with them outside of their home or school routine.
You will be building confidence, supporting resilience and helping them to manage feelings through a series of fun and positive experiences and activities. Find out more and sign up online.

Kings Cross Jobs
You can view a constantly changing range of job vacancies on the Kings Cross website. For the latest news on jobs sign up to job alerts.

Volunteers are needed in GP practices!
Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) would like to hear from you! We are training volunteers to become Community Health Advocates in local GP practices.
• Do you live, work or volunteer in Camden?
• Would you like to support people in your community to improve their health and their access to services that will help them to maintain good health and wellbeing?
• Do you want to develop experience and skills in the field of public health?
• Can you commit at least 2 hours per week?
VAC is offering free Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Level 1 training to those who want to volunteer their time to become Community Health Advocates. The RSPH Level 1 training is a two days course, with a 20 question multiple choice test at the end of the second day of training. It could provide a useful skill set and experience for people who may be interested in following a health related career path in the future.
After completing the training, VAC will support local teams of volunteers to act as links between community based services and GPs. You may wish to take advantage of additional opportunities to increase your knowledge, for example smoking cessation, cancer awareness, diabetes etc. In return for your commitment to the project for 2 hours a week we offer support, out of pocket expenses and other professional development opportunities.
For more information, please contact Mandira Manandhar, Health Advocate Volunteer Co-ordinator (Mon, Tues and Thurs) 020 7284 6550/07930669417 or email: mmanandhar@vac.org.uk
Peter Simonson on 020 7284 6550 or email: projectsupport@vac.org.uk
The RSPH training is provided FREE by on the understanding that participants are available to volunteer for the project and able to attend the regular training and support sessions.

Are you looking to employ an assistant to help with your care needs? CamdenPAs can help
CamdenPAs.org.uk is a new service that makes it easy to find a personal assistant (PA) and puts you in control of your care and support.
If you have care needs, you can employ a PA to help you to live as independently as possible.
CamdenPAs features an online ‘marketplace’ for you to browse through a list of profiles of PAs in the borough. Profiles give details about the services they provide, their skills, experience and personal interests.
You can look through the list to find suitable matches and choose someone you like to help support you.
When you find a match you can contact the PA to arrange an interview and see how you get on. If you like them you can then work out contract details such as hours, duties and wages, and hire them.
If you do not find anyone suitable, you can set up your own a profile describing your requirements and interests, for PAs to look through and contact you.
You can employ a PA whether you receive a direct payment or fund your own care. If you receive direct payments you can get support with the employment from Personalised Support In Camden or AgeUK Camden.
Become a PA
If you’re a PA looking for work or are just starting out, CamdenPAs can help you. As well as helping you finding a job, the site features advice on looking for work, becoming a PA and where to get training.
Why not set up your profile today? Find out more, visit: camdenpas.org.uk or phone: 020 7278 4437

Find Jobs and Volunteering opportunities at https://www.vac.org.uk/

Changes to adult social care Consultations
The council are consulting on two specific proposals: day centres and financial contributions. Both consultations will run until 9 April 2017:
Financial contributions (paying for care):
Monday 6 February, 10am to 12 noon. Kingsgate Community Centre, 107 Kingsgate Rd, London NW6 2JH
Tuesday 14 February, 10am to 12 noon. Queen’s Crescent Community Centre, 45 Ashdown Crescent, NW5 4QE
Thursday 23 February, 1pm to 3pm. Great Croft Resource Centre, Cromer Street, WC1H 8LF
Day centres and services:
Friday 10 March, 10am to 12 noon. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave, NW3 6NS
Full details in the Healthwatch Camden website.

Basic computer skills for refugees/asylum seekers
10 computers available, on a fortnightly basis, for an hour and a half at Swiss Cottage Library for refugees/asylum seekers looking to learn basic computer skills. Contact David Ury for information email: david.ury@hotmail.co.uk

UCLH Find and Treat Team Offering Services to Migrant Groups
Find and Treat is a specialist outreach team that work alongside over 200 NHS and third sector front-line services to tackle TB among homeless people, drug or alcohol users, vulnerable migrants and people who have been in prison.
Recently we have expanded our services to include a range of other things and can offer services to migrant, refugee and other organisations and can offer:
~ Flu vaccinations
~ Pneumonia vaccinations
~ Latent TB testing for those who fit the criteria
If you would like to get in touch with the team to learn more contact Jasmine Pervez jasmine.pervez@nhs.net

Camden Consultations
You can find all Camden consultation on the Wearecamden consultation hub.

FREE VAC Membership for Unfunded Groups: Voluntary Action Camden Small organisations with no paid staff and a turnover of less than £1,500 can now join for FREE. To take advantage of this offer just fill in the membership on the online form here.