"Like many in Hackney, we are very concerned about the impact on the borough's most vulnerable residents of the recent cuts announced by the Government. The Government's own changes to Housing Benefit, Job Seekers Allowance, and other benefits are all likely to affect most those in need." Mary Cannon, CEN Chair
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Big Lottery Fund to offer an extra £50m to voluntary organisations
The Big Lottery Fund has announced that it is to award an extra £50m to voluntary organisations in the current financial year. The BLF, which is the voluntary sector's largest grant-maker, is increasing the annual budgets for its Reaching Communities and Awards for All programmes by £12m and £5m respectively
Dramatic increase predicted for child and working-age poverty
A new study undertaken by the Institute for Fiscal Studies – Child and working-age poverty from 2010 to 2020 – finds that, as a result of the Coalition's reforms:
• The number of children in relative poverty is forecast to rise from 2.6 million in 2009-2010 to 3.3 million by 2020-2021 (before housing costs), and the number of working-age adults in poverty from 5.7 million to 7.5 million by 2020-2021.
• Relative child poverty will rise from 20% to 24% by 2020-2021, the highest rate since 1999-2000 and considerably higher than the 10 per cent target in the Child Poverty Act.
• Absolute poverty will rise considerably in the next few years as earnings growth is forecast to be weak but inflation high.
Whilst Universal Credit is expected to reduce poverty, the effect of other government changes to personal taxes and state benefits will offset this.
How do current government polices impact on equalities issues?
Research commissioned by the North West Infrastructure Partnership, and carried out by the Centre of Local Economic Studies (CLES), has just been launched: it looks at the impact of current government policy on equalities and the specialist organisations that deliver to some of our most marginalised communities. The research concentrated on 15 issue-specific focus groups and involved over 250 VCS groups: the executive summary can be found here. The full report entitled "Open for All" will be available shortly from Voluntary Sector North West.
Government report published on the inquiry into regeneration
The government has published its report from the inquiry into regeneration calling for the Department for Communities and Local Government to produce a national strategy for regeneration, targeting the most deprived areas. Urban Forum submitted evidence to the Inquiry jointly with Voice4Change England.
Community organisers take up position
The first 47 people trained as Community Organisers have been recruited from 11 communities. The plan is for the Organisers to be trained from now until 2015 and they will be based in local groups, bringing people together around various local issues. It is hoped that the Organisers will be involved in assisting communities to take advantage of the Community First Fund. Locality has launched a website where you can find our nearest community organiser and your nearest host.
‘People power' removed from the Localism Bill
The House of Lords has removed the flagship 'local referendum' provision, which provided the community empowerment element from the Localism Bill, and have allowed voters to launch a local referendum on any local issue. "We have listened to the concerns over expense and have decided, with regard to towns, that the local referendums do not need to have a place within this Bill," said Baroness Hanham, Parliamentary-Under-Secretary of State. However, Hanham added that referendums have not been totally abandoned and still exist for council tax, right-to-build and neighbourhood planning, a cornerstone of the Bill. Full list of amendments here
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Do you need volunteers for your organisation?
As part of the Young Hackney Volunteer Programme, CSV (Community Service Volunteers) are looking for one-off volunteer opportunities in Hackney for groups of 16 year olds for this coming Saturday October 1st and Saturday October 2nd.
The volunteers will be supervised, refreshments provided by us and we’ll ensure their safety on the day what CSV are looking for are organizations/ groups that could benefit from their volunteers help.
They also have funding for materials such as buying bulbs or paint.Example one day projects could be painting a youth centre, clearing an outside space in a park/ community garden, planting a winter crop of blubs in a care home, striping paint in a church etc.
If you could benefit, or if you have any questions please get in touch mruskin@springboardlc.org.uk or 02085104906
The volunteers will be supervised, refreshments provided by us and we’ll ensure their safety on the day what CSV are looking for are organizations/ groups that could benefit from their volunteers help.
They also have funding for materials such as buying bulbs or paint.Example one day projects could be painting a youth centre, clearing an outside space in a park/ community garden, planting a winter crop of blubs in a care home, striping paint in a church etc.
If you could benefit, or if you have any questions please get in touch mruskin@springboardlc.org.uk or 02085104906
Home Sweet Home
refugees, migrants and legal aid
Exhibition of photographs
Free entry
Hackney Central Library
(next to Hackney Town Hall)
Mare Street,London E8 1GQ
Buses: 30, 48, 55, 106, 253, 254,
236, 276, 277, D6
Overground: Hackney Central; London Fields
Exhibition launch with speakers and discussion
Wed 6 July, 6.00pm
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group
Women Asylum Seekers Together (London)
Home Sweet Home
A photographic exhibition presented by Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group and Women Asylum Seekers Together (London). The photographs highlight the conditions migrants and refugees experience today and raise questions about the detrimental impact on them if the proposed cuts in legal aid are implemented.
Cuts in legal aid
Legal aid is provided by the Government to fund legal advice and representation at court for people who cannot afford it. Over half a million people will lose out, according to the Government's own figures, if the legal aid budget is to be cut by £350 million. Legal aid for advice and representation on immigration, housing and benefits will become severely restricted.
Exhibition supported by Hackney Law Centre, Tower Hamlets Law Centre, Women for Refugee Women, Hackney Borough of Sanctuary group, Hackney Unites
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group:
For more details about the exhibition and the proposed changes to legal aid, email
hrmsgroup@googlemail.com / or call 07791 991416
Wednesday 15 June 2011
CELEBRATING WHAT YOU DO - CYP SURVEY
We know, yet another survey - the information from this will be used to create a directory with details of children and young people’s voluntary and community groups in Hackney.
- We are working with The Learning Trust and Team Hackney to develop a school grants programme for voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups working with children and young people in Hackney. This will help The Learning Trust identify projects which should be funded
- The children and young people’s agenda is always changing and this directory will help us advocate with policymakers and commissioners for more resources for your vital work. It will also help the Children & Young People’s Forum, who advocate for the needs of local groups, to gain a better understanding of what is out there
- You can find out about other groups in Hackney, who you could partner up with and refer your users to
- You get to publicise your organisation or project for FREE!
What is this survey about?
It may look long, but it’s lots of tick boxes and should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. There are 15 questions which cover:
- your organisation’s contact details
- the services you provide
- the children and young people who take part in your activities
- your relationship with local schools, the public sector and other VCS groups.
TALKING MATTERS - 10th AMG!
Join Talking Matters at there 10th AMG
Wednesday 22nd June
12.30pm for light lunch, 1.15 for speaker
Mr Ian Beever, specialist in central and local government health policies
speaking on
"The NHS" Who is safe to deliver it for us?
Visnitz Hall,Lampard Grove N16 6XB
For more info please contact Jose Martin 020 8802 9222
Wednesday 22nd June
12.30pm for light lunch, 1.15 for speaker
Mr Ian Beever, specialist in central and local government health policies
speaking on
"The NHS" Who is safe to deliver it for us?
Visnitz Hall,
For more info please contact Jose Martin 020 8802 9222
Pushed to the Edge
The government's new Work Programme replaced the Future Jobs Fund aims to tackle worklessness.
Community organisations were expected to play a big role in its delivery - but this has not been the case.
Download Pushed to the Edge, Locality's report into the issues our members have faced over the Work Programme at http://locality.org.uk/resources/pushed-edge-2/
Community organisations were expected to play a big role in its delivery - but this has not been the case.
Download Pushed to the Edge, Locality's report into the issues our members have faced over the Work Programme at http://locality.org.uk/resources/pushed-edge-2/
Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts
Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts
13th September 2011:Manchester
This is to confirm that this years Procurement in the NHS conference and exhibition will be taking place on the 13th September at the Manchester Conference Centre,Sackville Street , Manchester
Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in theUK
As there are major ongoing changes taking place within the health procurement sector will you or any of your colleagues will be available to attend the conference as delegates this year?
You can read more about the event at http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/overview/185/procurement-in-the-nhs
13th September 2011:
This is to confirm that this years Procurement in the NHS conference and exhibition will be taking place on the 13th September at the Manchester Conference Centre,
Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in the
As there are major ongoing changes taking place within the health procurement sector will you or any of your colleagues will be available to attend the conference as delegates this year?
You can read more about the event at http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/overview/185/procurement-in-the-nhs
The Third Sector in 2011: Funding and Delivering the Big Society
Below are details of the forthcoming Westminster Briefing Conference, hosted by the House Magazine.
Title: The Third Sector in 2011: Funding and Delivering the Big Society
Date: Tuesday 5th July
Time: 10.00am - 4.15pm
Venue:Westminster , London
Date: Tuesday 5th July
Time: 10.00am - 4.15pm
Venue:
The Context:
Organisations of all sizes within the third sector are facing an uncertain future as they grapple with the effects of public funding cuts upon the services they offer to their beneficiaries. Alongside these very real and urgent questions of funding runs the narrative of David Cameron's Big Society, emphasising a greater role for charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community bodies in public service ownership and delivery. The challenge is now for the public and third sectors at both national and local levels to identify their roles within the Big Society, and to reconcile ideas with practical local implementation.
Organisations of all sizes within the third sector are facing an uncertain future as they grapple with the effects of public funding cuts upon the services they offer to their beneficiaries. Alongside these very real and urgent questions of funding runs the narrative of David Cameron's Big Society, emphasising a greater role for charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community bodies in public service ownership and delivery. The challenge is now for the public and third sectors at both national and local levels to identify their roles within the Big Society, and to reconcile ideas with practical local implementation.
The Speakers:
- Nick Hurd MP - Minister for the Civil Society
- Simon Hebditch - Former CEO, CapacityBuilders (Chair)
- Professor Cathy Pharoah - Co-Director, Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy,
- Nick Odonohoe - Government Advisor on the Big Society Bank
- Dawn Austwick - Chief Executive, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
- Matt Leach - Associate Director, Respublica
- Debra Allcock Tyler - Chief Executive, Directory of Social Change
- Steve Wyler - Chief Executive, Locality
- Mary Marsh - Founding Director, Clore Social Leadership Programme
- Simon Burral - Director, Involve
- Caroline Mason - Chief Operating Officer, Charity Bank
- Rodney Schwartz - CEO, Clearly So
- Jonathan Senker - CEO, VoiceAbility
- Clare Thomas - Chief Grants Officer, CityBridge Trust
For more infomation about this event and booking infomation please go to http://www.westminster-briefing.com/conferences/event-detail1700/newsarticle/the-third-sector-in-2011-funding-and-delivering-the-big-society-1/
you can also contact
Research & Development,
Email: Jonathan.Fuller@westminster-briefing.com
Phone: 020 7593 5742
Hackney Borough of Sanctuary - Garden Party!
HACKNEY BoROUGH OF SaNCTuaRY
Following the successful launch in March, the Hackney Borough of Sanctuary group would like to invite you to their...
to be held at The Curve Garden, 13 Dalston Lane
on Friday 15th July 6pm-8pm.
Come along to hear about how things are proceeding and to share in some light food, drinks and music.
Entrance and food free, but donations will be gratefully received.
Bring friends, spread the word!
City of Sanctuary is a movement of local people and community groups across the UK
We want our towns, cities and boroughs to welcome all people seeking sanctuary from war, poverty and persecution.
REACH conference 2011 - Book Now!!!
The REACH conference 2011 will be taking place on Wednesday, 6 July!
BOOK NOW!!!!
You can book your place at the event now at http://cenreach2011.eventbrite.com
This event is a fantastic opportunity to share information about what is happening in your communities and the voluntary and community sector, show how your work relates to statutory partners, find out about partnership working, changes in the public sector and more.
The REACH CONFERENCE will be a great opportunity for community networks to connect with colleagues in the voluntary, community and public sector. There will be debates, workshops, guest speakers, stalls and we can confirm that Councillor Jonathan McShane, Hackney Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services will also be attending.
We will also be announcing winners of the REACH awards (deadline for nominations Thursday, 30 June) and the successful applicants of the CEN strategic Network Grants.
For more information please visit http://www.hackneycen.org.uk/events/73-reach2011/default.aspx
See you there!
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Social Action for Health - "Cancer Early Intervention Project report"
Social Action for Health will launch the “Cancer Early Intervention Project report" which will be held on Thursday 16th June 10.30am-2.00pm at St. Mungo’s Homeless Hostel, 146 Mare street, London E8 3SG.
They will be reporting back findings from their community research looking at why there is late diagnosis of cancer in East London as well as engagement with health professionals as to their view of the situation.
The launch will also include a discussion of the methods used, including a short video presentation of the dialogue forum events we held in the community.
They will also discuss recommendation in the report and analysis of the situation of late diagnosis of cancer in East London.
Tel: 020 8510 1970
Email: helenh@safh.org.uk
THE PETCHEY CARNIVAL!
The first ever PETCHY CARNIVAL will take place on 18th June at 3pm.
The event will take place in the school grounds.
There will be food stalls, activites including BBQ, Ice-Cream, Photo booth and more.
The Petchy Academy anticipate some outstanding performances from the Gospel Choir, Dance Company, The Academy Band, The Petchey Bateria, Hackney Steel Pans, African Drummers and guests from Mossbourne Community Academy
There are over 120 children involved in performances at the Carnival, so tickets are likely to sell very quickly. We are therefore selling them on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday 2 June 2011
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Launch
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Launch
This is your final chance to reserve a place at the:
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Launch (please see invite below)
Thursday 9 June 4.30 - 6pm
Hackney Central Library
Please come and support this important event and discover more about the invaluable contribution Traveller communities make to Hackney.
Please RSVP as soon as possible.
Amber Linell
Hackney Libraries, Archives & Information Services
Tel 0208 356 7576/ 0778 0695989
To view the flyer for this event please visit
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Nominate a Torchbearer
Nominate a Torchbearer
Do you know someone truly inspirational? This is your chance to give them their moment to shine. You have until 29 June 2011 to nominate them to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer... and don't forget, you can nominate more than one person.For more infomation and to make nominations please visit
http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/carrying-the-olympic-flame/nominate-a-torchbearer.php
Lessons from Recent Polls and Referendums
Lessons from Recent Polls and Referendums
Anticipating the Impact of the Localism Bill
14th June 2011, London - Prospero House, Borough High Street, SE1
The Government’s plans for Councils to hold more polls and referendums may affect a lot of people’s roles in public engagement
Elected Members will certainly be impacted. We have traditionally voted for people; suddenly we will all be going to the ballot box to give our view on specific policies or on neighbourhood plans. It makes a change to the democratic mandate for Councillors, who can themselves initiate polls.
Chief Officers who have relied upon Councillors to take sometimes-difficult decisions, may now have to take account of the possibility that some of these may become subject to local referendums. It will change the preparation for and the consultation required before tough choices are made.
Public engagement staff and those responsible for community dialogues will find many campaigning groups keen to attract popular support. They likely to be very attracted to seeking referendums on their chosen causes and may well fight hard for what they believe if and when a poll is declared.
Electoral registration staff, obviously face a greater workload, but Democratic services and Overview & Scrutiny functions as a whole may be impacted.
But the innovations proposed in the Localism Bill may have serious implications well beyond local authorities. Anyone engaged in the Planning or Regeneration fields will be affected. So will other local service providers including the Police and the NHS.
Our event is designed to help you think through all the issues and gain confidence in discussing the implications with colleagues in your organisation
For more infomation and booking details please go to
http://www.consultationinstitute.org/training-and-events/course--and--event-calendar/?booksys_event=199
Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change
Save the date!
1-2 November 2011, Palace Hotel, Manchester
Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change
Save the date for the very first national convention from Locality, the UK’s leading network of communities ambitious for change.
With over 500 community-led regeneration practitioners and supporters expected to attend, Locality ’11 will be the largest event of its kind across the country. This will be an opportunity to discuss the latest issues affecting communities across the UK; network with like-minded individuals; and find out more about how Locality is promoting community enterprise support, asset ownership and development, social action, local community engagement, community organising, community-led planning and much more.
Who should attend
Locality ‘11 is ‘must go’ event for all Locality members and anyone else who is transforming, or looking to transform, their local area through community enterprise, social action and community asset ownership and development. Others who will benefit include:
Further information and details are available on our website
http://locality.org.uk/
If you would like to take advantage of exhibition and advertising opportunities, contact communications@locality.org.uk
1-2 November 2011, Palace Hotel, Manchester
Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change
Save the date for the very first national convention from Locality, the UK’s leading network of communities ambitious for change.
With over 500 community-led regeneration practitioners and supporters expected to attend, Locality ’11 will be the largest event of its kind across the country. This will be an opportunity to discuss the latest issues affecting communities across the UK; network with like-minded individuals; and find out more about how Locality is promoting community enterprise support, asset ownership and development, social action, local community engagement, community organising, community-led planning and much more.
Who should attend
Locality ‘11 is ‘must go’ event for all Locality members and anyone else who is transforming, or looking to transform, their local area through community enterprise, social action and community asset ownership and development. Others who will benefit include:
- Local community-based organisations
- Social enterprises
- Local VCS groups
- National third sector support bodies
- Local and national government
- Policy-makers and think tanks
- Academics interested in social policy
- Charitable foundations and funding bodies
- Social finance providers
Further information and details are available on our website
http://locality.org.uk/
If you would like to take advantage of exhibition and advertising opportunities, contact communications@locality.org.uk
Transforming Child Protection Services:
Working in Partnership to Deliver a Child-Centred System
Central London
Thursday 7th July 2011
Event Details go to http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/BG07-PPE.php
You must register to attend.
Professor Eileen Munro’s eagerly awaited and wide-ranging review of frontline child protection practices has now been published.
Arguing that the current system is failing to focus on the needs of the child and the journey they take through the child protection system, the Munro Review’s final report, ‘A child-centred system’ (May 2011), outlines a radical new approach to improve the quality of child protection services in the UK.
This timely symposium offers an invaluable opportunity to:
·Analyse and assess the Munro Review recommendations for developing a child-centred protection system
·Examine how to work in partnership to improve early intervention and prevention methods
·Explore how to up-skill the social care workforce, through better training and career development
·Discuss how to improve and expand multi-agency working, increasing accountability and sharing best practice
If you need any other infomation please contact
Alexandra Kelly
Public Policy Exchange
Tel: 0845 606 1535
Fax: 0845 606 1539
Working in Partnership to Deliver a Child-Centred System
Central London
Thursday 7th July 2011
Event Details go to http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/BG07-PPE.php
You must register to attend.
Professor Eileen Munro’s eagerly awaited and wide-ranging review of frontline child protection practices has now been published.
Arguing that the current system is failing to focus on the needs of the child and the journey they take through the child protection system, the Munro Review’s final report, ‘A child-centred system’ (May 2011), outlines a radical new approach to improve the quality of child protection services in the UK.
This timely symposium offers an invaluable opportunity to:
·Analyse and assess the Munro Review recommendations for developing a child-centred protection system
·Examine how to work in partnership to improve early intervention and prevention methods
·Explore how to up-skill the social care workforce, through better training and career development
·Discuss how to improve and expand multi-agency working, increasing accountability and sharing best practice
If you need any other infomation please contact
Alexandra Kelly
Public Policy Exchange
Tel: 0845 606 1535
Fax: 0845 606 1539
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Cameron plans charity giving including £30 million for infrastructure
Today the goverment has announced a £10 million Social Action fund, as part of it's Giving White Paper, It is also said that there will be £30 million to support the voluntary sector.
Please click the following link to read the full article on this
http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/News/DailyBulletin/1071329/David-Cameron-unveils-Social-Action-Fund-Giving-White-Paper/9E50DE7DFABF0DF5E57D72459364C632/?DCMP=EMC-CONDailyBulletin
Please click the following link to read the full article on this
http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/News/DailyBulletin/1071329/David-Cameron-unveils-Social-Action-Fund-Giving-White-Paper/9E50DE7DFABF0DF5E57D72459364C632/?DCMP=EMC-CONDailyBulletin
Be part of Procurement in the NHS
Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts
13th September 2011: Manchester Conference Centre
Be part of Procurement in the NHS
The NHS aims to achieve savings of up to £20 billion over the next four years. How can such a great deal of money be saved without damage to patient care? There is no question that substantial procurement savings will be sought in the efficiency plans of NHS trusts and foundation trusts
Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in the UK
By attending the event delegates will get an insight into the future workings of the procurement process in the NHS and be offered the opportunity to meet and network with hundreds of fellow professionals from the industry
Read more www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/event/overview2.asp?ID=185
Register to attend the event here http://www.cvent.com/events/procurement-in-the-nhs/event-summary-268074e635044e048e920ae06f6b0e9c.aspx
Speakers confirmed to date include:
The conference is being chaired by procurement expert Colin Cram, Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence
John Warrington, Deputy Director, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health
"Strategies for NHS procurement"
Mike Hall, Director of Facilities, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
"Improving the nation's health through efficient procurement and estates management"
Dr Raj Patel, GP and PEC Chair, Tameside and Glossop PCT
"Supporting GP commissioning and procurement"
Sally Chisholm, Chief Executive, NHS Technology Adoption Centre
"The generic adoption process"
Peter Akid, Chief Executive, Commercial Procurement Solutions
"Releasing resources to support front line services"
David Shields, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Buying Solutions
"The new Buying Solutions"
We have also invited Mark Davies, Director, Health Value for Money Studies, National Audit Office
"Efficiency through procurement"
"Through the coming years, every part of the NHS needs to make every penny count for patients" – Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health.
The NHS is changing rapidly. Yet the pressure will be on all those responsible for procurement and commissioning to secure value for money. The GP commissioning model could mean that the survival of some hospitals will depend on the quality of their procurement and estates management.
Procurement in the NHS: every penny counts will help all those tasked with securing value for money to negotiate the shifting landscape, understand how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the various procurement organisations and initiatives, understand the changes that are taking place and how to deliver the procurement savings that are needed if NHS services are to be maintained
If you need more infomation please use the contact details below
Mike Agnew
Divisional Events Manager
magnew@specialistdelegates.co.uk
publicservice.co.uk Ltd
City Wharf
New Bailey Street
Manchester, M3 5ER
Tel: 0161 831 7111
Fax: 0161 832 7396
13th September 2011: Manchester Conference Centre
Be part of Procurement in the NHS
The NHS aims to achieve savings of up to £20 billion over the next four years. How can such a great deal of money be saved without damage to patient care? There is no question that substantial procurement savings will be sought in the efficiency plans of NHS trusts and foundation trusts
Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in the UK
By attending the event delegates will get an insight into the future workings of the procurement process in the NHS and be offered the opportunity to meet and network with hundreds of fellow professionals from the industry
Read more www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/event/overview2.asp?ID=185
Register to attend the event here http://www.cvent.com/events/procurement-in-the-nhs/event-summary-268074e635044e048e920ae06f6b0e9c.aspx
Speakers confirmed to date include:
The conference is being chaired by procurement expert Colin Cram, Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence
John Warrington, Deputy Director, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health
"Strategies for NHS procurement"
Mike Hall, Director of Facilities, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
"Improving the nation's health through efficient procurement and estates management"
Dr Raj Patel, GP and PEC Chair, Tameside and Glossop PCT
"Supporting GP commissioning and procurement"
Sally Chisholm, Chief Executive, NHS Technology Adoption Centre
"The generic adoption process"
Peter Akid, Chief Executive, Commercial Procurement Solutions
"Releasing resources to support front line services"
David Shields, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Buying Solutions
"The new Buying Solutions"
We have also invited Mark Davies, Director, Health Value for Money Studies, National Audit Office
"Efficiency through procurement"
"Through the coming years, every part of the NHS needs to make every penny count for patients" – Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health.
The NHS is changing rapidly. Yet the pressure will be on all those responsible for procurement and commissioning to secure value for money. The GP commissioning model could mean that the survival of some hospitals will depend on the quality of their procurement and estates management.
Procurement in the NHS: every penny counts will help all those tasked with securing value for money to negotiate the shifting landscape, understand how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the various procurement organisations and initiatives, understand the changes that are taking place and how to deliver the procurement savings that are needed if NHS services are to be maintained
If you need more infomation please use the contact details below
Mike Agnew
Divisional Events Manager
magnew@specialistdelegates.co.uk
publicservice.co.uk Ltd
City Wharf
New Bailey Street
Manchester, M3 5ER
Tel: 0161 831 7111
Fax: 0161 832 7396
ESOL FEST!
On Sunday 19th June there will be two big ESOL FESTS in London
The east London fest will meet at Hackney Town Hall 12.30pm OR Stepney Green Park at 12.30pm to march to Bethnal Green Gardens
And at the sister event in south London meet at Windrush Square in Brixton at 12pm to march to Kennington Park for 2pm.
Afternoon activities will include music, dancing, food, speakers, henna tattoos, and lots of other activities.
We hope the event will be a festive day with a serious message behind it that ESOL is important and deserves, like all of Adult Education to be protected and we invite all teachers, students and community organisations to come out and support us.
Naina Kent
Mandy Brown 07973853795
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Masterclass session for the Healthcare Sector around Health Policy and Delivery in the 21st Century
The Public Policy Exchange will be holding a masterclass session for the Healthcare Sector around Health Policy and Delivery in the 21st Century.
A description of the session given by the Public Policy Exchange follows..
This practical Masterclass analyses in detail how all the various strands of health policy in the UK fit together, from national framework to local implementation. The Masterclass explores the roles and layers of responsibility between central government, local government, health services, wider civil service, the public and how it all affects you.
The session will take place Tuesday 14th June in central London.
For those of you that are interested you can get more infomation at the following website and also make a booking
http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/masterclasses/BF14-SM.php
A description of the session given by the Public Policy Exchange follows..
This practical Masterclass analyses in detail how all the various strands of health policy in the UK fit together, from national framework to local implementation. The Masterclass explores the roles and layers of responsibility between central government, local government, health services, wider civil service, the public and how it all affects you.
The session will take place Tuesday 14th June in central London.
For those of you that are interested you can get more infomation at the following website and also make a booking
http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/masterclasses/BF14-SM.php
Thursday 12 May 2011
NIA Survey
the nia project’s Hackney IDVA service is committed to obtaining feedback from all its stakeholders, including partner agencies. To this end, they have created a very short and straight forward survey and would ask you to complete this, clicking on the link below.
NIA would be very grateful if you would take the time to complete this and to cascade it to any members of your teams, as your feedback will help us develop the IDVA service and maintain its effectiveness. It should only take 5 minutes.
The survey is completely anonymous.
The survey will be available to complete until Wednesday 25 May 2011.
Amendment to London Child Protection Procedures
Please note that the 4th edition of the London Child Protection Procedures has been slightly amended to correct an error at paragraph 17.1.29. The section previously read:
Available CHSCB training
CHSCB have good availability on the newly scheduled courses:
Group B: Working together to safeguard children
(1day course) 18 May 2011
Lunchtime seminar: Children who demonstrate harmful sexual behaviours
(12:00 – 14:00) 25 May 2011 (Aims and outcomes confirmed shortly)
Group B: Risk assessment, analysis and decision-making
(2 day course) 09-10 June 2011
Group A: Working with diversity in safeguarding children
(1 day course) 29 June 2011
Group A: Safeguarding children - a shared responsibility
(1 day course) 13 July 2011
Group C: Managing allegations against professionals working with children and young people
(1 day course) 19 July 2011
Please apply online via the training calendar http://www.chscb.org.uk/content/14/training rather than using the hard-copy training application form, in order to save you time and paper. However, we still accept hard-copy training application forms in circumstances where this is not possible. If you require a hard-copy application form, please get in touch.
As a reminder, the CHSCB multi-agency training is open and free of charge to all professionals from agencies who work with children and young people in Hackney and the City of London area. The training is categorised into 3 different training audiences; Group A, B and C – please see the information on these categories in the training brochure which can be downloaded from the website. It is important that you have attended a Group A training course, or an equivalent introductory safeguarding children course in another borough or organisation, before undertaking Group B or C courses. This information will be requested on the online training application form.
The website will send you an automated message with confirmation.
Group B: Working together to safeguard children
(1day course) 18 May 2011
Lunchtime seminar: Children who demonstrate harmful sexual behaviours
(12:00 – 14:00) 25 May 2011 (Aims and outcomes confirmed shortly)
Group B: Risk assessment, analysis and decision-making
(2 day course) 09-10 June 2011
Group A: Working with diversity in safeguarding children
(1 day course) 29 June 2011
Group A: Safeguarding children - a shared responsibility
(1 day course) 13 July 2011
Group C: Managing allegations against professionals working with children and young people
(1 day course) 19 July 2011
Please apply online via the training calendar http://www.chscb.org.uk/content/14/training rather than using the hard-copy training application form, in order to save you time and paper. However, we still accept hard-copy training application forms in circumstances where this is not possible. If you require a hard-copy application form, please get in touch.
As a reminder, the CHSCB multi-agency training is open and free of charge to all professionals from agencies who work with children and young people in Hackney and the City of London area. The training is categorised into 3 different training audiences; Group A, B and C – please see the information on these categories in the training brochure which can be downloaded from the website. It is important that you have attended a Group A training course, or an equivalent introductory safeguarding children course in another borough or organisation, before undertaking Group B or C courses. This information will be requested on the online training application form.
The website will send you an automated message with confirmation.
Positive for Youth - Your chance to shape London's contribution tothe forthcoming strategy
PYL would like to invite you to our consultation event on Positive for Youth - your chance to shape London's contribution to the Government's forthcoming youth strategy, programme attached. Currently the Department for Education is seeking comments, suggestions or questions relating to the Positive for Youth draft documents, which can be found here http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/youngpeople/a0076757/positive-for-youth-let-us-know-your-views and are being updated periodically. Although no deadline has been set yet for final contributions the government intends to develop the strategy 'with significant input from the sector over the summer'.
Our event will draw together all of the issues in one place and will also enable you to contribute to a Pan London response from PYL to the government. This event is open to senior managers in the voluntary and community and private sectors, and local authorities. There is no attendance charge for this event.
If you would like to attend on Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 1.45pm to 4.30pm at Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3RB, please contact:
| Lucy Sandford | |
| 020 7332 3599 | |
| lucy@pyl.org.uk |
Government makes vetting and barring U-turn!
The government has taken a U-turn on plans to scale back the age limit on vetting and barring arrangements for children's professionals.
But ahead of a debate at the committee stage of the bill today the government has added an amendment to keep the cut off age at 18.
Andrew Flanagan, chief executive of the NSPCC, which had lobbied for the amendment, said: "The government’s amendment is absolutely right. We welcome this wholeheartedly as it will make a huge difference to the safety of young people.
http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletin/cypnow_daily/article/1067841/government-makes-vetting-barring-u-turn/
Professionals working with 16 and 17-year-olds will not be exempt from vetting arrangements.
Under the Protection of Freedoms Bill the arrangements would have no longer applied to those working with only 16- and 17-year-olds.
Andrew Flanagan, chief executive of the NSPCC, which had lobbied for the amendment, said: "The government’s amendment is absolutely right. We welcome this wholeheartedly as it will make a huge difference to the safety of young people.
http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletin/cypnow_daily/article/1067841/government-makes-vetting-barring-u-turn/
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