Job vacancy: Specialist Adviser & Outreach Development Officer (IKWRO) – deadline 7th July

Via the BME Health Forum

Specialist Adviser & Outreach Development Officer (17.5 hrs/wk)
Salary £27,325 per year (£13,662.50 Pro Rata)

The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation is a registered charity (number 1104550) which helps Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing “honour” based violence, forced marriage, domestic violence or female genital mutilation.

As well as providing support to individual women and girls, we run training for professionals and campaigns for better laws and policies to protect women’s rights.

As an experienced adviser you will be a specialist in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (or willing to be trained) to provide advice and advocacy with case work and develop specific services for women and girls who have been affected by or are at the risk of FGM.
Above post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976. No agencies please. Please send email to jobs@ikwro.org.uk, or visit our website at www.ikwro.org.uk to request and download application pack.
Sincere thanks to the London Council, who funded the above post. IKWRO is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 7^th July 2013
Interviews: Week beginning 8^th July 2013

Intercultural Youth Evenings at Elgin Close Resource Centre 30th June -3-6pm

FEM21 Women Voice in Europe
Sunday, 30 June, 15:00pm – 18.00pm
Elgin Close Resource Centre Free Entry

Romanca Society organises Intercultural Youth Evenings in the project framework European “FEM 21 Women Voice in Europe”. Through these events our aim is to enhance the interaction of culture in United Kingdom as well as embracing new ideas from different cultural groups.

Present at this event:
3.00-4.00pm Women Forum

4.00-6.00pm

Ioan Astalus & Adela Ursache – Graphic illustration
Nachima Khatoon-Handmade & branded products
Cipriana Haghiac -Vocals
Livia Constantinescu- Vocals
Robert Ionuț Pumnea- Vocals
Ionela Flood- Poetry Recital

Venue: Elgin Close Resource Centre, 1-3 Elgin Close, Hammersmith City
W12 8NH, London

Contact: Robert Ionuț Pumnea, 07424038924, roby_pumnea@yahoo.com

Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP)

The Council is offering free 2-hour interactive WRAP workshops to promote awareness of the Prevent strategy and outline what you can do about any concerns you may have about a vulnerable individual.

Who is WRAP for? Any frontline council officer who works with the public.

Why is WRAP important? WRAP discusses a key vulnerability that must be addressed in safeguarding processes.

What will you get out of it?

A clear understanding of Prevent, how you can use your professional judgment to recognise vulnerable individuals who may need support, and how to access support.

When are they held? 

 

Wednesday 26June 2013	WCC Council House
Tuesday 30July 2013	WCC City Hall
Thursday 15 August 2013	Hammersmith Town Hall
Thursday 22 August 2013	Hammersmith Town Hall
Thursday 19 September 2013	Hammersmith Town Hall
Wednesday 2 October 2013	Hammersmith Town Hall
Tuesday 22 October 2013	WCC City Hall
Tuesday 5 November 2013	WCC City Hall
Wednesday 27 November 2013	WCC City Hall
Tuesday 3 December 2013	WCC City Hall
Thursday 12 December 2013	Hammersmith Town Hall

How do I register for the Workshop?

Email to register at   prevent@westminster.gov.uk

If you are keen to attend a WRAP session but cannot attend the dates above, please contact me using the above email and I will let you know about alternative dates.

For further information on Prevent:

Pinakin Patel, H&F and RBKC Prevent Coordinator pinakin.patel@lbhf.gov.uk

Michael McLean, WCC’s Prevent Coordinator mmclean@westminster.gov.uk

“The Spirit In You” screening invitation 28th June

Westminster Cinematic Arts and The Vicar and Churchwardens of St. Mary Magdalene-in-Paddington

 request the pleasure of your company at a gala screening to mark the release

of the new documentary film

“The Spirit In You”

directed by Krassimir Damianov,

On Friday 28^th June 2013 at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Rowington Close W2.

The film explores the value of spirituality in helping people combat loneliness and depression.

Drinks from 6.30pm

Screening at 7.15pm

RSVP      stpeters_office@yahoo.co.uk

k.damianov@wcastudios.org.uk

Healthworks “Knock Cancer Out” Day 11th July

Support the FIGHT against cancer! Please join us at our FREE event!

There will be information stalls and health screenings available from
various cancer charities throughout the afternoon

12-1pm Free Lunch
1-2pm Eating a Rainbow: Healthy Eating Workshop to Prevent Cancer
2-2:45pm Suitable for beginners – Free Boxercise Taster Session
2:50-3:05pm African Dance Session – Healthier Life 4 You
3:10-4:10pm Health Talks
4:15-4:30pm Guided Meditation

o FREE 15 minute massages
o Information on bowel cancer and prostate cancer
o BMI & blood pressure checks
o Stop smoking advice

Contact: healthworks@dalgarnotrust.org.uk, 0208 969 6300

Knock Cancer Out Leaflet

Summer Science Exhibition

Next week The Royal Society will host their annual Summer Science Exhibition. The Exhibition is an annual display of the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology in the UK, taking over the whole of The Royal Society building in London. Walking around the Exhibition you will be able to talk to leading scientists about anything from Arctic Meltdown to Zebrafish Genetics.

The Royal Society will have British Sign Language interpreters for the event; three interpreters will be attending on Monday 01 July, at the Twilight Science Adults Only event and also all day on Saturday 06 July.

Please pass on this information to your Deaf clients.

Hammersmith & Fulham Opportunity of the Week

Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham is pleased to provide you with 8 upcoming opportunities/information updates.  Please contact the Healthwatch team or named organisations as detailed if you are interested in further information. 

1.  NHS Central London Clinical Commissioning Group – free training this Wednesday, June 26^th 2013

2. CQC: A new start: Changes to the way CQC regulates, inspects and monitors care – consultation workshops (1/9 July)

You can read the first consultation proposals on the CQC website here: http://www.cqc.org.uk  The consultation focuses on:

*   How the CQC will inspect and regulate all care services

*   Fundamentals of care – the bar below which no care provider must fall

*   Changes to the way the CQC will inspect NHS acute and independent hospitals and mental health trusts

If you are interested in attending one of these events please find the dates of the events and register your interest on their website: https://registration.livegroup.co.uk/thenextphasepublicjuly2013/ and the CQC will confirm your selection as soon as possible. When you register please ensure you note any particular requirements you may have.

3.  Help shape engagement between learning disability groups (in the widest sense) , Care Quality Commission and the voluntary and community sector in London

The CQC is looking for representatives from learning disability groups in London to take part in a focus group with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on Monday 15^th July from 11 am to 3 pm. The CQC is the independent regulator for health and social care in England. The overall aim of the focus group is to explore how we can better share information with each other about the quality and safety of care.

The venue will be confirmed shortly and we will reimburse travel expenses for individual service users. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

We are looking specifically for representatives from learning disability groups and representatives from specialist groups or networks (including autism, dyslexia, etc). Councils for Voluntary Services are also very welcome.

This is the first opportunity to help shape and develop the relationship between the CQC and the VCS to ensure that the voices of people with learning disabilities who use health and adult social care services are better heard. It is about working together to ensure that the care provided by hospitals, dentists, ambulances, care homes and services in people’s own homes and elsewhere meet national standards of quality and safety.

You can register online to book your place. Alternatively, you can email Sandra van der Feen: sandra@lvsc.org.uk. Places are limited and will be offered on a First Come First Serviced basis, but every effort will be made to ensure representation across London.  Venue details and a full programme will become available in the next few weeks.

4.   Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Equality Delivery System (EDS) Engagement Event: Wednesday 31^st July 2013

The purpose of this event, hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will be to receive your input on the delivery of their three EDS outcomes for 2013/14.

To reserve a place, please email: furrakh.mirza@imperial.nhs.uk  as soon as possible, [or alternatively call 0203 312 3412].

5.  How resilient is the NHS?

Three after- work talks and discussions about the future of the NHS.

6.  Mark your diaries- The Second Half Centre (http://www.thesecondhalfcentre.com/ )

Upcoming events:

Wednesday 26^th June – 10am-12:30pm: ‘How to communicate with you adult children’.

Wednesday 26^th June – 10:30am- 12pm: ‘Retooling for Life’ class.

Thursday 27^th June – 10am-11:30am: ‘Craft Art’

Thursday 27^th June – 10am-11:30am: ‘Term to discuss visual culture through the ages’.

Friday 28^th June – 10am-12pm: ‘Introduction to mindfulness’.

Thursday 11^th July – 2:30pm-4:30pm: ‘John Lawrie’s wine tasting workshop, Old World Wines’.

Friday 19^th July – ‘ End of term summer party’.

 If you are interested in attending any of the above events please contact The Second Half Centre on: 0208 962 5500

 7.  Talking Therapies

Evidence suggests that Black and Minority ethnic communities are disproportionately affected by poor mental health. They are also the least likely to access help for dealing with mental health issues. Help communities understand the benefit of “talking therapies”, of recognising the need to “talk” and what free treatment is available.

Summer Time Of Your Life 5th July : Volunteers needed

The ‘Summer Time of your life’ event will be happening on Friday 5^th July in Hammersmith Town Hall.  All are welcome!

We would also like as many volunteers as possible to help out on the day. If you are interested in this opportunity and have a few (or more) hours to spare between 9 – 5pm then please contact Mel on: 020 8968 7049 or melanie.christodoulou@hestia.org

Wishing you a great week,

Paula, Sakinah, ‘Sumbo and Mel

Vacancy: Arabic Speaking Female Counsellor

via BME Health Forum

6 month   fixed term contract
Part time, 14 hours per week
Based in the Harrow Rd, London, W2 5EH
Salary: WM6: £10,180 – £11,478 per annum for 14 hrs per week

You will need to have had previous experience of short term counselling in a GP,  NHS or voluntary sector setting. A post graduate or diploma level qualification in the field of Counselling, Psychotherapy or Counselling Psychology is essential, as is an accreditation from a relevant professional organisation (BACP, BCP or UKCP).

To apply and for full details please request an application pack via vacancies@westminstermind.org.uk. CVs will be disregarded.

For further information about the post contact Oye Agoro   oye@westminstermind.org.uk  020 7259 8127

Closing date 5 July, Interviews 18 July

The Happy Healthy Family Club 26th June

The Women’s Association for African Networking and Development WAND UK invites you to join the Happy Healthy Family Club.  The Happy Healthy Family Club aims to promote health and wellbeing in Black and Minority Ethnic Families and 3 key messages:

Accept who you are

Keep Active

Eat Well

Benefit changes

Love food – hate waste

Recycling

NHS Dietician

Keep fit exercise session.

 10:00  A M– 2:00 P M LUNCH PROVIDED

Venue: The St Charles’ Centre for Health and Well- being, Exmoor

Street, London W10 6 DZ

For further information please contact WAND UK

Telephone: Pamella, 07813 485 607 or 0207 289 5606

Email info@wanduk.org

Funding Fair 12th July

A chance to meet with funders, pick up tips to improve your fundraising and learn about new ways to generate income.

This event is for voluntary and community organisations in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and the City of Westminster.

You will have the chance to:

• Browse stalls and talk directly to funders and voluntary support agencies
  
• Attend workshops to learn the latest about funding and other ways to build your organisation
  
• Network with voluntary sector colleagues from across the three boroughs.

Where: Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX London
When: Friday 12^th July from 10:00 to 16:00

Book your place here!

Funders attending:

• Big Lottery
• John Lyon’s Charity
• Lloyds TSB Foundation
• Trust for London
• The London Community Foundation
• Hammersmith United Charities
• Dr Edward & Bishop King’s Fulham Charity
• Wormholt & White City Big Local
• Sported
• H&F Community Investment Team
• RBKC Community Engagement
• RBKC Arts Grants
• Public Health
• WLCCG
• People’s Health Trust – Active Communities Fund

Support & Other Agencies:

• Desta
• IT 4 Communities
• West London Co-operative Agency
• CASH
• H&F Volunteer Centre
• Volunteer Centre K&C
• K&C Social Council
• CaVSA