IRU - Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Louise Ansari gives evidence to Parliament
Healthwatch England’s National Director, Louise Ansari gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee on 17 January about the accountability and autonomy of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).
Louise told MPs that ICSs need to value people’s experiences as much as numbers on a spreadsheet. She also set out Healthwatch England’s position on various themes including creating a listening culture, ICS accountability to the public and funding for Healthwatch.
Energyworks Green Doctor service
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Energyworks came to one of our weekly social groups, Start the Week on Monday to talk to the group.
They provide a free Green Doctor consultation service to look at ways to save money on energy bills plus free installation of small energy saving measures such as special foil behind the radiators and LED lightbulbs.
They will also advise about registering with priority services and applications for warm home discounts etc. You can refer clients online and they will receive a consultation phone call and a home visit depending on circumstances. Here is the link…..
Cadent Foundation Green Doctor - Groundwork
Gatley U3A
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Looking for new activities this year?
Why not try Cheadle and Gatley U3A?
We meet on the second Wednesday in the month at the URC hall in Gatley and there are numerous Interest Groups that meet during the week.
Announcing the Dementia United Big Brain Health Fund 2023
Dementia United are pleased to invite applications for one off grants to kick start creative arts and healthy living projects across Greater Manchester.
Dementia United is the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership’s programme for dementia. We work together with people from across the Greater Manchester system, to co-design and deliver projects which deliver improvements to the quality and experience of care, support and wellbeing. One of our key priorities is to promote brain health and help prevent avoidable cases of dementia, helping to maximise wellbeing and time spent living independently.
We are offering a small number of one-off grants between £1000 - £5000 to organisations working with people living with mild cognitive impairment, dementia and/or their carers across Greater Manchester. Successful applicants will receive their award in April 2023 © We want to support innovation in Brain Health & Wellbeing in the Community. We welcome applications from registered charities, Community Interest Companies and Community Interest Organisations. We also welcome joint applications if you don’t have a host organisation to support you. © To discuss ideas and for any questions prior to submission, please email Sarah for an online or telephone appointment.
To register your interest, please email sarah.kirkland@nhs.net for an application pack. Deadline for submission of applications is 5pm, Friday 10 February 2023
Updated Stockport Groups for people affected by dementia
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Please find attached the latest & updated copy of the Dementia activity list for Stockport.
Samaritans: The Power of Listening Webinar
Message from Samaritans
Please join us virtually on Friday 27th January 2023 10am to 11am to hear tips from Samaritans on how we can all improve our listening skills when speaking with people in distress.
Sophia Turner, Deputy Director Community Outreach for Manchester and Salford Samaritans will deliver the session on listening skills and also highlight the support Samaritans can offer.
The session is open to anyone wanting to be in a better position to support colleagues/clients/service users face-to-face or over the phone and supports the Greater Manchester Shining a Light on Suicide campaign.
Samaritans – The Power of Listening Tickets, Fri 27 Jan 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
New Heaton Norris Centre Timetable
Heaton Norris Community Centre have lots of events/activities coming up – see attached flyer for details
[Job Opportunity] Nursery Practitioners wanted
Message from Lyndsey Cross (Stockport Village Nursery)
Stockport Village Nursery are looking for staff Various posts available, Trainees (16 - 18), Part qualified or fully qualified.
Call today on 0161 477 8855 or email info@stockportvillagenursery.co.uk
[Opportunity] Skills for Life Over 50's Employment Support
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
We are very excited to announce our new Over 50’s Employment Support event on the 16 March 2023 – see attached flyer for details.
The number of people looking for work over the age of fifty, has increased dramatically recently and they face their own particular challenges when finding a job. We have partnered with Caroline Patten (Jobsmatch) and Matthew Brown (Think Productive) to provide a range of expertise, Advice and support. This full day includes:
- Looking at the employment situation for people over 50
- Common mistakes people make
- Stoicism and how it can help
- Improving your resilience
- Progressing your job-search
Everyone will also be given the chance to connect with one of our employment advisers for individual and ongoing support.
If you’re over 50 and serious about looking for work then you need to attend this event
Anyone wanting more information or to book a place should contact us:
- Tel: 0161 474 2862
- Email: customer.training@stockporthomes.org
- Visit: Skills for Life Plus (sk-y-light.org)
Gardening Volunteer Offerton
Message from Debra Smith (Opportunities Together)
We are looking for gardening volunteers at our Offerton resource centre. We had a large area developed in 2021, with raised beds, green house, a small outdoor gym sensory garden.
The staff that work in the Hub know only a little about planting, we have people to do labouring but are not so technical.
For more info please contact Debra or jackie.stelfox@stockport.gov.uk.
[Job Opportunity] Sector3
Violence Reduction Alliance Facilitator
Sector3 are recruiting for a new role which forms part of a wider Greater Manchester initiative - The Violence Reduction Alliance (VRU). This is a programme focused on reducing violence amongst young people aged 10 - 25, along with developing long standing community initiatives with local organisations (funding will be available). Ideally, the candidate will have a background in youth engagement or similar along with a good understanding of community development amongst other skills - this is a part time role, 3 year contract. (See attached job pack)
Age UK
Looking after your mental health in 2023
The Bulletin from Age UK: January 2023
GMCVO
GMCVO eBulletin - January 2023
Social Enterprise news and updates - January 2023
Stockport Council
Sector3
National Kidney Federation
The January 2023 Issue of In Touch is here
Men's Health Forum
Media Trust
Media Trust CONNECT: Looking back on our impact in 2022
National Autistic Society
Welcome to the education newsletter
Manchester Evening News
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - 19th January 2023
My Stockport - 19th January 2023
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 13th January 2023
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 19th January 2023
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