Hearing the Voice (Durham University) is delighted to announce that our ‘Quick Read’ information fact sheets about hearing voices have now been translated into the top 10 spoken languages other than English in the UK. Each PDF provides information about the following topics: What is hearing voices?; How common is it?; Why does it happen?; Coping strategies; Talking about hearing voices – Tips for voice-hearers; Talking about hearing voices – tips for supporters

The North Westminster Programme invites proposals for local community-led projects in Queens Park, Westbourne, Church Street and Harrow Road that aim to: Empower young people; Enable all adults to progress; Build connections between people; Make places safe, sustainable and welcoming.

Open Age’s physical activity programme includes 65+ weekly in-person activities across Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster and 15+ activities on Zoom. The role we are seeking to fill will support in the coordination and administration of physical activities as well as deliver Falls Prevention classes as part of Open Age’s Steady and Stable programme.

NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for men between the ages of 17 and 66 to consider donating their blood plasma. Plasma is used to make antibody-based medicines called immunoglobulins, for people with weak immune systems and a variety of other rare disorders. Thousands of patients rely on immunoglobulin medicines for short-term treatment or lifelong diseases.

The ClementJames Wellbeing Clinic provides ear acupuncture in a peaceful, supportive, safe environment. Ear acupuncture can be used for relaxation, anxiety and stress relief, health and wellbeing support. The Wellbeing clinic runs every Tuesday from 2.30 - 5.30pm.

To help inform the forthcoming GLA funded Advice in Community Settings Grant Programme please see this invitation from RBKC to attend some Focus Groups which will centre on understanding the barriers to accessing advice services and the needs for the advice of certain resident populations who have been identified as high risk for advice exclusion - those who live in or near RBKC who have mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities/ neurodevelopmental disorders.

This Autumn, Carers Network will be running a weekly series of Future Planning Workshops for carers, starting with a session on Will Writing on Tuesday 5 October at 10:30am This workshop series aims to highlight issues specific to future care planning and End of Life by providing introductory sessions on topics such as funerals, will writing, DNAR, lasting power of attorney, inheritance tax, and pensions.

Help create better access to cancer care pathways for South Asian people living with and beyond breast cancer. We want to amplify South Asian people living with and beyond cancer and their family/ carer's voices by inviting you into as many steps as possible within this project as 'experts by experience' and providing a safe space to share knowledge and make decisions.

In partnership with Crowdfunder, the National Emergencies Trust has launched a £1.2million Local Action Fund: a new and exciting match funding opportunity as part of their Coronavirus Appeal to help voluntary and community organisations overcome the effects of the pandemic! Eligible organisations will be required to crowdfund, with every pledge being matched pound for pound by the National Emergencies Trust, up to a total of £10,000. Applications for the Local Action Fund open on 22 September 2021 and close on 22 October 2021.

Please see the following Grant funding opportunities in RBKC and Westminster: Arts Grant Scheme - for individuals and organisations looking to produce innovative and engaging art projects across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; City Living Local Life for for projects and activities in RBKC that help make their neighbourhood a better place; and Westminster City Council's Ward Budget funding for organisations or clubs running activities/ programmes benefitting local residents.