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Choose the right NHS service for you and your family
Strike action by junior doctors from today until Tuesday 15th August is likely to see appointments disrupted. Please attend your booked appointments unless you are told otherwise.
If you need medical help, please use NHS services wisely to make sure care is
available to those who need it most, and please make sure you have enough of any medication you or your family need. Your local pharmacist can advise on common conditions and you can find your nearest one at
NHS.uk
GP practices will continue to be open.
If you have a health concern that is not life-threatening, support is available at NHS111 online or by phoning NHS 111.
If it is a life-threatening emergency such as serious illness or injury, you should still call 999
Ebikes and Scooters – Safety Advice from the London Fire Brigade
The Council has been working with the London Fire Brigade to make sure that residents know about the risks of charging and storing ebikes and scooters in their homes and the communal areas of their buildings.
To this end they have a video with LFB Commander David George talking about the subject on the Council website, which you can find here
Moving On to Secondary School event for parents
21st September, 4.15pm – 6.45pm
Is your child in primary school years 4, 5 and/or 6? And are you thinking about which secondary school to apply for?
If so, Camden’s free ‘Moving On to Secondary School’ event at the Francis Crick Institute, King’s Cross, is happening on Thursday 21st September.
You will be able to find advice on applying and what Camden’s secondary schools have to offer.
To book your free place, please click here
Camden Community Partner Fund 2024 to 2031
The deadline to submit a completed Expression of Interest form is 12 noon on Wednesday 20th September
The Fund is for Camden organisations who are deeply rooted in their communities and will provide unrestricted funding for seven years from April 2024 to March 2031.
More details about the fund including guidance notes and the application form can be found here
The Community Partnership Team will be hosting an online information session on Tuesday 5th September so organisations can find out more about the fund.
To register, please click here
You can also watch a recording of one of the online sessions here
If you have any further questions, please email vcs@camden.gov.uk
‘New Met for London’ Community Engagement Event – Camden
The Metropolitan Police are launching their ‘New Met for London’ strategy and would like to host a community discussion about it following publication.
The event will take place at the Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt St, London, NW1 1BD on Tuesday 5th September between 5.30 – 9pm.
There will be a presentation about the plan, an opportunity to meet and discuss this with senior leaders serving you in Camden and an opportunity to meet new networks across the borough.
To learn more and register, please click here
Independent Police Advisor roles in Camden
The Metropolitan Police are looking for volunteers over 18 who live, work or study in Camden to join the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) to provide them with independent advice.
No specific training or background is required, just your life experiences, knowledge and willingness to express a constructively expressed opinion.
There are 4-6 meetings of the IAG per year.
If you are interested, please contact CNMailbox-.Community@met.police.uk
Unwind with Zen in Mind
Mind in Camden and the Zen Project will be returning to the Castlehaven Community Association on Thursday 17th September from 12:00 – 4:00 pm with free well-being activities, guided meditation breathwork, sound healing and craft activities.
To learn more, please click here
The British Institute of Human Rights community programme launch event
15th August: 10.30am (online)
The British Institute of Human Rights are launching the next phase of our community programme where we are looking to support community and voluntary groups to use the Human Rights Act to create positive change in the lives of people they support.
In this phase of the project, we are looking for groups to work with us to co-design a human rights “solution” to problems or issues they face.
The programme is funded by the Baring Foundation so it is free for community groups to take part. We will be selecting up to 5 to work with over 6 months.
The launch event and is a chance to learn a bit about our Human Rights Act and find out how to apply.
You can register for the free launch event here
The Roundhouse opportunities for young freelancers and entrepreneurs this summer
Self Made: Freelancer Bootcamp (Course)
Ages 18-30 | Apply by Friday 18th August at Midday | £15
To learn more and apply, please click here
Self Made: Creative Facilitation Course (Course)
Ages: 18-30 | Apply by: Sunday 10th September at 11pm | £15, free to apply
To learn more and apply, please click here
How to make money teaching your creative practice (Workshop)
Ages 18-30 | Monday 4th September, 6.30pm | Free
To learn more and apply, please click here
Learning Disability Network London full time vacancies:
Community Engagement Coordinator
Closing date 18th August
This role will work as part of the Community Hub team to deliver events and activities in a variety of locations across the London boroughs we work in.
To learn more and apply, please click here
Administrator
Closing date 18th August
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our vibrant team at Piper House.
To learn more and apply, please click here
Clean Break Theatre is looking for volunteers
Clean Break Theatre, based in Kentish Town, is currently recruiting for female Catering Chef Volunteers.
The role is for one day per week, either on a Monday or Wednesday 10-2.30pm.
For further information please contact volunteering@cleanbreak.org.uk
Or, to download an information pack, please click here (and scroll down to the bottom of the page)
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