Connect Hackney aims to improve the wellbeing of local over 50s by preventing loneliness and isolation #ageingbetter 020 7923 1962 [email protected]
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Celebrating #togetherbetter patients who helped paint this incredible mural of Dr.Colin Franklin, one of the first Black doctors in #Hackney, designed by resident Andrew Wright #BlackHistoryMonth @ElsdaleCity. Thanks to his daughter @DrPaulaFranklin @KristaBrownBA
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On Tuesday 1 Nov, the Council is holding its Winter Warmer event, at Hackney Church (St John at Hackney), Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD between 11am and 3pm. Come check out the Wick Award stall and meet the amazing Sharon, chef of our community meals and life-long Hackney resident!
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It's helpful to stay hopeful, even when the world around us feels uncertain. Things will get better 🌈
Join us for #OptimisticOctober and find positive ways to move forward towards your goals. And spread the word to help others too 🙏
actionforhappiness.org/optim…
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Welfare benefits and Universal Credit: your questions answered - Thursday 8 September, 5-7pm at the Centre for Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH. Get info and advice on managing your claim. To sign up, call 0208 985 3570, or email [email protected].
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This month we'll be hosting our #coproduction webinar series. In our first session @AgeFriendlyShef will walk you through our Stronger Together Toolkit helping you understand what co-production is and where to start.👇
📅 13 September 11am
eventbrite.co.uk/e/403343991…
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We had another fun evening yesterday with the members of Hackney People First. Karaoke and catching up proves we're always better together.
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We had another great session yesterday with the members of Hackney People First. We got to give our views to the council on Air Quality Awareness in hackney, and, of course, karaoke and chats. We're Better Together.
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Are you a #carer in need of #benefits #advice? Call and speak directly to one of our advisors - no appointment needed—on Wednesdays between 10am and 4pm. Dial 📞 0208 533 0951 and ask for the Advice Team.
#carerslife #carersuk #carerswhocare #hackney #EastLondon #support
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📢 Work for us! 📢
We have a vacancy for a Director for Young People & Families.
Deadline extended: 1 August.
Our friendly and diverse staff team are committed to challenging health and social inequalities and to making #Hackney a fairer borough.
hcvs.org.uk/work-for-us/
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The slides from our outreach event are now online - practical learning on engaging older people through street outreach form @abc_camden connecthackney.org.uk/wp-con…
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A huge thank you to our Ageing Better partners for working with us to co-produce the Toolkit ✨ @TNLComFund @BVSC @ageukbristol @AgeUKCamden @lovebrightlife @YMCALincs @connecthackney @AgeUKIW @LeedsOPF @LeicesterAT @gmcvo @MboroStcktnMind @SocEntKent @TorbayCDT @AgeFriendlyShef
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📣 Meaningful job alert!
We're recruiting a new manager for our Community Befrienders programme.
We connect trained volunteers with isolated people locally to bring different kinds of ppl together & alleviate loneliness.
34K a year - apply below 👇
vchackney.org/were-hiring-1-…
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Hi friends! I'm starting a newsletter about inclusive and accessible communication.
I'm thinking super clear, practical, actionable tips that you can put into practice in 5 mins or less.
What topics would you want covered? Let me know!
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Londoners are more likely than others in the UK to become severely lonely, finds new rep
ort @EndLonelinessUK @WhatWorksWB @neighbourlylab @LDN_gov.
This is because London contains a >average number of people with "big 5"
associative factors 👇 #tacklingloneliness
ALT Big 5 - being poor, single, deaf & disabled, life changes, prejudice
New report looks at the root causes of #loneliness in London +what public bodies can do to help collective social recovery from Covid-19. @LDN_gov commissioned @neighbourlylab +@WhatWorksWB + us to produce Reconceptualising Loneliness in London. Read⬇️ campaigntoendloneliness.org/…
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This report and its findings highlight just how big an issue loneliness is in our capital. Nearly 700,000 Londoners of all ages experience severe loneliness. To address this public health crisis, we must address the structural barriers that drive it
london.gov.uk/what-we-do/com…
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Coffee morning at Hackney CVS tomorrow! Join us for a chat, some coffee and cake and the opportunity to network in person! 9:30am-11am Wednesday 16th March – at Hackney, London
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We’ve gathered older people’s ideas, along with resources and tips from delivery partners, to create the #WarmWelcome Toolkit.
Free of charge, the Toolkit covers everything you need to know in 10 clear and accessible chapters.
ageingbetterincamden.org.uk/…
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First up, we’re hearing about the overall impact of the programme including:
👉 Over 21,000 older people involved in activities
👉 Over 1,500 projects funded locally, worth over £2 million
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Social infrastructure should be foregrounded in discussions about urban regeneration, to ensure that new spaces created in the city are inclusive and foster social connections for older residents.
Read more in the new report from @MUARG1 micra.manchester.ac.uk/muarg…
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Our upcoming report draws from the lessons learned over 7 years of our work with older people. Join us as we share the findings from a process evaluation of our microfunding programme.
Book your place: gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/event/i…
