Changes to public toilets meeting for older people, Wednesday 24 February
Cllr Larraine Revah, champion for older people is hosting a meeting for older residents in Camden to come and hear about the about changes to public toilet provision in Camden and to provide ideas and suggestions on developing a new approach.
The Council has decided to reduce the money it spends on public toilets by £260,000, Full details at https://consultations.wearecamden.org/culture-environment/changes-to-public-toilet-provision-in-camden
To make this saving the council are proposing to:
* close three toilets, in Pond Square, South End Green and West End Lane
* develop community toilet schemes in these three areas
* introduce pay to use toilets, at Camden Town and Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Camden are inviting ideas which the Council can explore if it would avoid toilet closures and invite you to attend a meeting for older residents in Camden about the changes:
2-4pm on Wednesday 24th February 2016 at The Council Chamber, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street WC1
CPPEG Open Meeting Thursday 11th February at 2pm
The meeting will be held at St Pancras Hospital in the conference room. NB this meeting was originally scheduled for Monday 8th February but had to be moved to Thursday 11th February
The presentations for the open meeting are as follows:
~ Camden Integrated Digital Record (CIDR) update Presenter: Nigel Slator, Implementation Lead, Camden CCG. Find you all you need to know about how this will affect you and issues around obtaining consent, accessing digital records and opting out
~ Camden Community Connectors Presenter: Corinna Gray, Ageing Better in Camden. Find out more about how Ageing Better in Camden are supporting older people who are lonely or socially isolated and we are reconnecting people with local communities.
If you are able to attend Please RSVP Bethany Golding, Communications & Engagement Manager
Tel: 020 3688 2456. Email: Bethany.Golding@camdenccg.nhs.uk
Meeting for Camden & Islington Service Users to about future plans
Thursday 11th February in the Conference Centre, St Pancras Hospital.
The meeting is a chance for service users of Camden and Islington to meet some members of the CQC team who will be inspecting Camden and Islington Foundation Trust on the 22 Feb 2016 to 26 Feb 2016.
Members of the Camden and Islington Board have been invited to discuss their future plans and to answer questions from the floor.
Commissioners from both Camden and Islington will also be present to introduce their plans for the future and answer questions.
Jane Ray (CQC Head of Inspection London Region) will also be attending this meeting.
The meeting will start with tea and coffee and a small buffet at 5 pm.
The meeting will start formally at 5.30pm.
Each invited group will present for 5 mins each.
Answer and question session will start at 6 pm.
This session should last untill 6.45pm
There will be a break for 10 mins to allow more tea and coffee.
Resume at 6.55pm for final session to finish at 7.30pm.
Service users may request one to one session with the CQC at the meeting but be reminded that individual confidential information should not be shared in public at this venue.
The point of the meeting is to meet some members of the CQC team.
This meeting is a joint Ibug and Camden Voluntary Action Service user event.
This meeting will be hosted by Peter Jones; IBUG Director and Alex Boyt; Service User Involvement Coordinator at Voiceability.
UCL launches free online dementia course
UCL has announced a free four-week online course “The Many Faces of Dementia” aiming to provide valuable insights into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses. The interactive MOOC (massive open online course) features interviews with world-leading experts, people with dementia and their families as well as articles and discussion.
This free online four-week course will give you a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four of the less commonly diagnosed forms of dementia. More information and sign up for free at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lifelearning/courses/dementia-many-faces
Working with Black/African Children & Families (London)
Thursday, 11th February 2016 9:30am – 4:30pm £40.00
At City of Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus, London W2 1NB
All practitioners working with Black African children and families, including: Pupil Inclusion Managers, Teachers, Mental Health Workers, Social Workers, Youth Offending Teams, Family Support Workers, Education Welfare Officers and others.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-children-working-with-blackafrican-children-families-london-tickets-18568312322
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a Child Safeguarding Issue (London).
Wednesday, 2nd March 2016 9:30am-4:30pm £40.00
At TPP Recruitment, Sherborne House, 119-121 Cannon Street, London EC4N 5AT
To explore the issue of Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) and the impact on victims. Practitioners will also gain further knowledge around the socio-cultural and religious factors underpinning the practice and skills in identifying at risk individuals. The training will also explore debates around informed consent and male circumcision
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-as-a-child-safeguarding-issue-london-tickets-19117032559
Training Course: Child Abuse linked to a Belief in Witchcraft & Juju (London)
Thursday, 10th March 2016 9:30am-4:30pm £40.00
At City of Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus, London W2 1NB
Target Group: Senior Managers and Front-line staff
Participants will work on a range of case studies in order to strengthen their skills intervening in families where there have been accusations of witchcraft and spirit possession, gaining new strategies on how to work with community and faith organisations in order to support families and change practices.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/training-course-child-abuse-linked-to-a-belief-in-witchcraft-juju-london-tickets-19116981406
Please note that cancellations made two weeks before a training course cannot be refunded.
If you prefer to pay by cheque, invoice or BACS please contact training@afruca.org and request for a booking form. There is an administrative fee of £8 for invoices.
Please contact: training@afruca.org or call: 02077042261 or visit: www.afruca.org
Wild Bunch Valentines Party
Valentines Party on Thursday 11th February at Electrowerkz so do come along and celebrate love, relationships & friendship.
Thursday 11th February 7-11pm, £5 on the door, Electrowerkz, 7 Torrens Street, EC1. Wheelchair Access over 18s. Siren 020 7359 7443.
London Mayoral Election 2016 Hustings for Older Londoners
Age UK London has invited four leading London Mayoral Election 2016 candidates to answer questions and say how they will make London ‘A Great Place to Grow Older.’
Sian Berry, Green Party councillor for Highgate, Camden Council
Zac Goldsmith, Conservative MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston
Caroline Pidgeon, The Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group
25 February 11am to 1pm at Clifford Chance, 10 Upper Bank St, London E14 5JJ
This event is free. You must pre-book. A light lunch will be provided.
For more information, to submit a question and to book your place visit the event website or contact Danny Elliott on delliott@ageuklondon.org.uk or 020 7820 6778.
Charities Regulation Under Scrutiny Free Event at Birkbeck
Tuesday, 16 February 2016 from 18:30 at Keynes Library – 43 Gordon Square, WC1
What are charities for, why are they special and what is the purpose of regulating them? How should they be regulated? How do and should they organise their funding? Why do charities fail? What are the ideas behind our current system and how are these changing? What is the appropriate role of the regulator? Book at eventbrite.
Winter Volunteering Fair
Our fairs are a perfect way to meet people who want to volunteer in Camden.
Wednesday 24th February 12-2pm – Working Men’s College
And you can easily book your places via Eventbrite here.
If you have any questions about this, contact Rupal by email, phone 020 7424 9990
Mind Matters Winter Events 2016
Mind in Camden is hosting a series of winter talks and discussions and an all day workshop for people working or volunteering in mental health services across London. These are FREE events to help stimulate and support you in your work. Please book on as many different events as you like using http://tinyurl.com/mind-matters2016. As places are limited please book.
Viv Fongenie – A Culture of Voices – Does our culture help or hinder the lives of voice hearers?
Thursday 11th Feb, Mind in Camden, Barnes House, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1 9LQ 6.30pm-8.15pm
Rai Waddingham: Re-thinking Violent Voices
Thursday 25th Feb, Mind in Camden, Barnes House, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1 9LQ 6.30pm-8.15pm
Nicky Forsyth – Talk for Health: therapy without therapists’
Thursday 24 March: Mind in Camden, Barnes House, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1 9LQ 6.30pm-8.15pm
Rosalie Dores – mindfulness: present to self, present to others.
Saturday 26th March: 10.30am-4pm
The adult community learning team is running Free Everyday Computer Skills workshops in more venues including:
• Kentish Town Library (NW5 2AA) – Thursdays 10 – 12
• Kilburn Library (NW6 5UH) – Tuesdays 10 – 11.45
• Latin American House (NW6 4TA) – Wednesdays 10 – 12
• Adult Learning Centre, Netley Campus (NW1 3EX) Tuesdays 1-3
The workshops provide support to residents who may have limited or no computer skills to access Council services and information online – including setting up a Camden account, accessing information and advice on care and support via the Camden Care Choices website, registering with Universal Jobmatch, booking doctor’s appointments, completing benefit applications – and much more.
No need to book. They can come along for just one session – or as many as you like.
We can adapt the workshops to include content appropriate to your clients – just get in touch Email: adultlearning@camden.gov.uk Phone: 020 7974 2148
Jewish Mental Health Forum
Next Meeting, Thursday 10th March 2016, 2.30 – 4.30pm The Brenner Community Centre, 91-93 Stamford Hill, London N16 5TP.
Jami runs The Jewish Mental Health Forum to promote awareness and understanding of mental health related issues among professionals working in health and social care. In addition to the Forum, Jami has recently launched Head Room an adult learning programme aimed across the Jewish community.
We will hear from Jami’s Head of Service, Tanya Harris speak on the subject of “Mental Health and Physical Activity: Supporting Our Wellbeing” which will explore how our health and wellbeing is intrinsically linked to our mental health.
To reserve your place for the Forum please email my colleague Clive Helman: clive.helman@jamiuk.org or telephone Jami on 020 8458 2223.
KOVE Bench to Bench Walks
Programme of five gentle healthy-living walks for over 60’s with community seating in Kilburn and West Hampstead . All Tuesday’s at 1.30pm.
1) Tuesday 16 Feb Art up the Hill – Meet Tesco Express, 176 West End Lane NW6
2) Tuesday 1 March Kilburn’s battleship – Meet Kilburn High Road Station, NW6 5UA
3) Tuesday 15th March The Park you never knew was there! Meet at Abbey Community Centre, Belsize Road, NW6
4) Tuesday 5 April Famous Faces. Meet outside Kilburn High Road Station NW6 5UA
Enquiries to Mel Wright, KOVE Tel: 07539390786 Email: melwillwright@gmail.com c/o Kingsgate Resource Centre, 208 Webheath, Palmerston Road, NW6 2JU
All walks are free and we finish with refreshments at a nearby café.
New Courses @ Maiden Lane Community Centre
156 St Paul’s Crescent, NW1 9XZ To book a place call 020 7267 9586
Tuesdays 10am-12pm – MS Word skills for work and life
Tuesday 1 – 3pm – Improve your internet and email skills
Wednesdays 10am-3pm – Create a website with WordPress
Wednesdays 10am-12pm Starts 24th February Introduction to Photoshop
Camden and Islington Recovery College
The Spring 2016 prospectus is now ready and is available online at http://www.candi.nhs.uk/our-services/education-and-employment/recovery-college.
London for All
London for All / LVSC have a full programme of courses available for the voluntary sector. Go to the London for All website for full details.
Camden Carers’ Service
Has a full range of events and activities for unpaid carers in Camden. Find out more on the Camden Carers’ Service website www.camdencs.org.uk/activities
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