Birmingham… Latest NNS Community Asset Directory is here 10 Jul 201910 Jul 2019 The latest directory from the city's Birmingham's Neighbourhood Network Schemes his now available. The purpose of the directory is primarily to connect citizens and social workers to the rich diversity…
Birmingham… Tackling loneliness and social isolation in older people: Top tips for a successful activity (Ageing Better in Bham) 16 Aug 201915 Aug 2019 Setting up a local group or activity? Read this Social connections are important for wellbeing and happiness. Older people can be more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation. If you…
Communities… Age UK Creative and Cultural Participation in Later Life 16 Aug 201915 Aug 2019 Introduction Older people have given us a very clear message that creative and cultural participation in society is important to their wellbeing and social inclusion. It follows that Age UK…
Birmingham… Community Catalysts: Birmingham’s May update 7 Jun 20192 Jun 2019 Hello! I hope you're well and have been able to enjoy all May's had to offer...not least the two bank holidays! This month for me has been about... * Welcoming…
Commissioning… Building Community Capacity: Economic Case Studies (TLAP) 5 Jun 201931 May 2019 The National Development Team for Inclusion with support from TLAP have produced a review of economic evaluations and studies conducted on seven approaches to building community capacity: Community Development Community Navigators Local…
Birmingham… Fighting Depression and Loneliness (Aylesbury Surgery Health & Engagement Forum) 4 Jun 201931 May 2019 Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation. Loneliness typically includes anxious feelings about a lack of connection or communication with other beings. Feeling lonely can plague…
Communities… Using small changes to tackle loneliness: New ideas to bring more people together 3 Jun 201931 May 2019 Behaviour Insights Team: https://www.bi.team/blogs/using-small-changes-to-tackle-loneliness/ Last week, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration published a new report, written in conjunction with The Challenge. It includes ideas to bring people together and…
Birmingham… Carers Week is coming: Getting carers connected in their communities 31 May 2019 Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.…
Birmingham… Developing a joint action plan for social prescribing in West Birmingham 21 May 201920 May 2019 NHS guidance for social prescribing and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) asks for all local partners to work together to develop a shared local plan for social prescribing, including CCG commissioners,…
Birmingham… Introducing Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies 17 May 201916 May 2019 The Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies was set up in 1993 to provide an accessible arts therapies, and more recently an arts in health service throughout the Midlands. We assist…
