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Barclays Money Skills Money Management Programme
Barclays Money Skills is a money management programme designed to strengthen financial skills, knowledge and confidence, reduce financial stress and increase chances of achieving financial goals. We are working with in partnership with charities to develop projects that build financial inclusion, financial capability and support enterprise.
In partnership with CVS Central Lancashire we will be running a series of 1 hour workshops. These will be facilitated by Kat Fitzgerald, Personal Banking Specialist at Barclays. All sessions will be held at the offices of CVS Central Lancashire. After each workshop there will be the opportunity for attendees to discuss issues on a one to one basis.
Tuesday 9 April 2013 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Friday 26 April 2013 2.30 p.m. Friday 17 May 2013 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Friday 24 May 2013 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Friday 7 June 2013 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Friday 21 June 2013 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
This could suit you if: you have difficulty opening a regular current account; you want to keep tight control over your money with a straight-forward, basic bank account; you don't need credit facilities; you'd like the convenience of accessing your account over the telephone or online; you want a connect card to pay for goods or services at home and abroad. Barclays can also offer support with the Universal Credit scheme. This isn't just to open a bank account. We provide the knowledge and understanding of how an account works, budgeting and welcome people to financial independence. Posters will be available shortly and circulated as soon as possible. We would very much appreciate your assistance in promoting these events to your clients. In the meantime, if you are aware of anyone who would benefit from the sessions please download the brochure, complete and return the booking form below: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/04/05/BarclaysBookingForm.docx
And now, the news …
Funding Opportunities
Forgotten Spaces: Competition deadline date extended; workshop event on 13 April 2013 - deadline 25 April 2013 The deadline for Forgotten Spaces has been extended, due to popular demand. The initiative seeks out redundant and neglected spaces across Preston and Greater London, inviting design proposals from residents and professionals for re-use and adaptation in the cities. The 2013 competition will give entrants the option to select their own forgotten space, or consider specific sites put forward by London Borough planning departments and Preston Council that have been earmarked for redevelopment and improvement. The Royal Institute of British Architects has extended the deadline for registration for Forgotten Spaces until April 25, giving eople the chance to win top prizes of £5,000, £2,000 or £1,000, as well as the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public exhibition in the autumn and be published in the Architect’s Journal. RIBA North West, UCLan and Preston Council have organised a workshop which will help participants taking part in the competition put the brief in context and discuss possible solutions to the neglected spaces they have identified. This free event will take place at UCLan on April 13. Full details can be found at http://www.architecture.com/forgottenspacespreston and advance booking is required. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/competition-deadline-date-1-5542393
The Edge Fund Re-Opens for Applications - deadline 22 April 2013 The Edge Fund, which was initiated by a small group of philanthropists and activists in early 2012 has announced that that its second funding round is now open for applications. The aim of the fund is to support communities, campaign groups and activists struggling for social, economic and environmental justice. Groups facing discrimination and injustice because of their class, ability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other factors can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to challenge injustices and create just and healthy communities. To apply, the Edge Fund requires a one page application describing who you are, your group’s annual income, what you do and how you fit the Fund’s guidelines. The deadline for applications is the 22nd April 2013, after which shortlisted applicants will need to provide more details via written, audio or video applications. http://edgefund.org.uk/
Lancashire Local Initiative Fund - deadline 26 April 2013 Lancashire County Council has announced that its Local initiative Fund (LIF) is now open for applications. The Council has allocated a budget of over £190,000 to the 2013/14 Local Initiative Fund Scheme. The LIF Scheme, now in its third year, is a more targeted way of providing medium- sized grants to voluntary, community and faith groups that carry out important work to help communities across Lancashire. Groups in Lancashire can apply for grants between £1,000 to £5,000 to support their work and help meet the County Council's priorities. The LIF Scheme provides grants to fund new and innovative projects and activities which support three of the County Council's priorities. The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2013. http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6427&pageid=38196&e=e
Macmillan “Supporting You to Help Others” Grants Programme - deadline 30 April 2013 The Cancer Charity, Macmillan has announced the launch of a new grants programme to replace their Helping You Help Others and Inclusion User Involvement grants. The “Supporting You to Help Others” grants programme aims to support groups and individuals who support people affected by cancer or campaign to improve cancer care. The grant can be used towards start up costs for: A Self-help and Support group; And / or for groups to expand and extend their reach for both Self Help and Support and User Involvement; Applications will be accepted from: People affected by cancer in groups or individually; Other groups, such as voluntary organisations, community interest companies, community groups, social enterprises; Health and social care staff, information and support staff in partnership with people affected by cancer. http://www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/CancerSupportGroups/HowWeSupportYourGroup.aspx
British Mountaineering Council Grants - deadline 10 May 2013 The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced that BMC affiliated clubs can apply for financial support to help develop communications, buy equipment and provide instructor support to members. For the last four years the BMC has allocated almost £100k of Sport England funding to BMC affiliated clubs. A total of £21,000 is available for clubs to develop club websites & newsletters, to purchase equipment and for clubs to employ professional instructors to provide training to novice members. http://www.thebmc.co.uk/funding-grants-for-bmc-clubs
Landscape Partnerships Grant Programme - deadline 31 May 2013 The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced that its Landscape Partnerships Programme is open for applications. The Landscape Partnerships grant programme aims to support schemes of between £100,000 and £3million led by partnerships of local, regional and national interests which aim to conserve areas of distinctive landscape character throughout the United Kingdom. The fund is open to not-for profit organisations and partnerships led by not-for profit organisations. Prior to submitting an application the applicant must identify an area of land that has a distinctive landscape character, recognised and valued by local people. Each scheme is based round a portfolio of smaller projects, which together provide a varied package of benefits to an area, its communities and visitors. There is a two stage application process and first stage applications need to be submitted by the 31st May 2013. http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/landscapepartnerships.aspx#.UVGyv4JFARp
Vacancies and Employment
Nothing this week.
Volunteering
Moor Park, Preston: Add a touch of Spring to park - 6 April 2013 Join the Moor Park rangers and help wildlife by planting native wildflowers on Saturday, April 6 between 11am and 1pm. Meet at rangers pavillion.
Cuerden Valley Park Trust: Conservation Volunteers – River Clean-up. (10am – 3pm) - 7 April 2013 Come along to Cuerden Valley Park and help to clean-up the River Lostock flowing through the meadow. Meet at the Barn Visitor Centre Berkeley Drive (off Shady Lane) Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY at 10am. Task will go on ‘til 3pm. Please dress for the weather and bring your lunch and wellies/waders. Tel: 01772 324436 Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays. http://www.cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk Twitter @CuerdenValleyPk
Cuerden Valley Park Trust: Volunteer Taster Day (10am- 3pm) - 14 April 2013 Come along and find out about all the ways you could get involved in Cuerden Valley Park, helping the Rangers and/or in the teashop.. Try your hand at the Ranger Challenges, take part in a health walk, see some woodland skills in action & join in. Drop in at the Barn Visitor Centre, Berkeley Drive (off Shady Lane) Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY to pick up information and a map to show the activities on display. Tel: 01772 324436 Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays. http://www.cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk Twitter @CuerdenValleyPk
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust People who can spare just four hours a fortnight are urged to volunteer for Lancashire’s mental health helpline. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s mental health helpline is open 365 days a year offering an out of hours advice service and a listening ear for people worried about their mental health or that of someone they care about. The helpline is recruiting volunteers and is encouraging people to get in touch. Lorraine Khalaf, helpline manager at Lancashire Care said: “The helpline is a valuable resource for the people of Lancashire and we help hundreds of people every day. “We’re looking for people to join us as volunteers where they will receive full training before becoming a fully qualified helpline operator.” Call 01253 303699
Fundraising News
Rosemere Cancer Foundation: Walk in the Dark - 20 April 2013 A Lancashire charity has launched its fourth annual ‘Walk in the Dark’ to raise funds for cancer patients. Supporters of Rosemere Cancer Foundation will set off on the 13 mile route from Chorley and South Ribble Hospital at 9.30pm on Saturday April 20, before winding their way towards the finish line at Royal Preston Hospital. The entry fee is only £10. To sign up to take part in this year’s Walk in the Dark visit http://www.rosemere.org.uk email [email protected] or call 01772 522913 http://www.lep.co.uk/community/date-set-for-walk-in-the-dark-event-1-5539262
South Ribble: Concert for church heating - 20 April 2013 A concert will be held to raise money for a church’s heating system. The Bolton School Joint Jazz Band will perform at St Ambrose Church Hall on Moss Lane, Leyland on April 20 from 7pm. Tickets are £7 and include a hot-pot supper. They are available from the church office or by calling 01772 495684.
Preston: Joy as £1m cash boost gives square big future Rotting buildings around Winckley Square will be brought back to life as part of a £1m rebirth for the historic square. Council bosses have revealed they have landed the cash from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to restore the Georgian buildings around the square. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/joy-as-1m-cash-boost-gives-square-big-future-1-5542459
Space Centre: Firm is backing threatened centre Preston-based financial advisory group, Taylor Patterson, has announced that the closure threatened Space Centre will be its charity of the year for 2013. Each year the Taylor Patterson Charity Committee meets to nominate a new charity that will benefit from their collective fundraising activities, in the hope that they will raise enough funds to make a real difference to the charity’s work. Last year they raised £6,300 for St Catherine’s Hospice, beating the existing record. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/firm-is-backing-threatened-centre-1-5540194
Penwortham: Music festival funding put under spotlight by council Funding for Penwortham Youth Music Festival 2013 has been questioned by Penwortham Town Council members. Last year the council’s Strategy and Finance committee awarded £400 to the festival organisers , who have made the same request for this year. Broad Oak Councillor David Howarth said it was an “excellent event”, but expressed concern about the lack of precise detail in the documentation provided and felt that greater scrutiny of the application should be undertaken. He also queried the exact relationship with St Leonard’s Church. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/music-festival-funding-put-under-spotlight-by-council-1-5544419
£150 million Olympic legacy boost for primary school sport New sports funding programme for schools in England. Primary school sport is set to be transformed thanks to a £150 million a year boost that will improve coaching for the youngest pupils and inspire the Olympic and Paralympic stars of the future, the Prime Minister has announced. It will provide a lump sum for each school of ‘ring-fenced' funding that's only to be spent on sport. The proposals include a greater role for Britain's best sporting and voluntary organisations, including National Governing Bodies. It will continue funding of the Young Ambassador programme with 2,500 new Ambassadors to be trained. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/150-million-olympic-legacy-boost-for-primary-school-sport
Training
Digienable Social Media Surgery - 8 April 2013 This month's #prestonsms social media surgery will be on Monday 8th April 5.30-7.30pm, hosted at the lovely Disability Equality North West (DENW), 103-104 Church Street, Preston. Join in the magic of free social media support for the third sector. A fantastic opportunity to grab a brew, learn something new and network with other local NPOs, charities and community groups. This month we will also have a guest speaker on a relevant, geeky but easy-to-understand topic. Oh, and did we mention free tea and cake too! No strings attached, all free, just giving something back to the community, so don't be worried, just come join us :) Previous attendees have included Preston Community Transport, DENW, St. Catherine's Hospice, HelpDirect, and many more. To book your place sign up online here... https://www.facebook.com/mslizhardwick#!/events/266327803501687/ (Facebook event) http://socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/preston (Website) We look forward to seeing you there! Liz Hardwick [email protected] http://www.digienable.co.uk/
Selnet: Consortia Development, Lytham Saint Annes - 11 April 2013 Thursday 11th April 2013 10.00am—1.00pm St. Thomas’ Church, St. Thomas' Rd, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 1JL While many social enterprises work in partnership, it is sometimes worth considering the benefits of forming a consortium of organisations that complement each others work in order to bid for larger contracts. More: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/04/05/SelnetCD.pdf
Events
Preston: Harris Museum - Join curators for exhibition - 6 April 2013 Take a guided tour around a printmaking exhibition. People can The art of printmaking exhibition at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery. The event is free and will take place on Monday, April 6, from 1pm to 1.30pm. There is no need to book.
Cuerden Valley Park Trust: Easter Holiday Fun (10am – 12noon) in Cuerden Valley Park - 8 April 2013 Activities for children aged 4-11 years £2.50 per child. (Younger children may join in). Meet at the Barn Visitor Centre, Berkeley Drive (off Shady Lane) Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY at 10am. Tel: 01772 324436 Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays. http://www.cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk Twitter @CuerdenValleyPk
Cuerden Valley Park Trust: Pond Dipping (10am – 12 noon) in Cuerden Valley Park - 11 April 2013 For children aged 4-11 years £2.50 per child. (Younger children may join in). Meet at the Barn Visitor Centre, Berkeley Drive (off Shady Lane) Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY at 10am. Tel: 01772 324436 Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays. http://www.cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk Twitter @CuerdenValleyPk
2013 Health Mela in Preston - 20 April 2013 - see Health below
Hoghton Tower: Merchant day at the tower - 21 April 2013 A Merchant of Hoghton Farmers Market comes to Hoghton Tower this month. The event in Hoghton on Sunday, April 21 will run from 10am to 2pm. Admission is £1 per car. The house is open for guided tours from 11am to 5pm.
Community Restart: Current Affairs Group - starting 30 April 2013 Issues that are important to you; Come along and discuss the big news storys of the week; Bring along news & magazine articles to share with the group; Anniversaries and Historical Events; What politics means to you and how it affects your life; Tea, Coffee and Cake available from Cafe; Informal and friendly debates; only speak when you feel comfortable. More: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/04/05/CAPN.docx
Preston: Harris Museum and Art Gallery: Get a guide to museum dates A new guide to events at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston has been published. The guide covers exhibitions and events from April to September. See http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk/exhibitions-events-guide for an online copy.
Rotary Club of South Ribble’s 5km Walk in the Park around Avenham Park - 5 May 2013 Charities being supported by the event are the Space Centre, Help for Heroes, St Catherine’s Hospice and Rosemere Cancer. Sign up for the walk either though the website: http://www.rotarywitp.org or through our telephone helpline on 07974 309096. All walkers will receive a T-shirt, map, bottle of water and a certificate.
Dig In North West: Black Tie Dinner, Grimsargh - 10 May 2013 This is a great excuse to get dressed up and come out with your friends to enjoy some home style cooking, along with a raffle and an exciting auction. Tickets are £25 each, and include a 3 course meal. If you host a table of 10, you will receive a host's gift. (all 10 tickets need to be ordered together). Thank you to those of you that have already ordered your tickets, they are being printed as we speak, and will be sent out no later than 2 weeks before the event, along with a brochure detailing the items in the auction and raffle. Prizes at the moment include: A Team Honda T shirt signed by Matt Neal; A bottle of whiskey from the House of Commons; SAS beret and book signed by Colonel Tim Collins OBE; A photograph taken by an acclaimed army photographer; A pop art picture of you and your family; A piece of willow art; A wood sculpture; A back, neck and shoulder massage at a local salon; Cinema tickets; A Starbucks gift set Thank you to those of you that have already donated so generously, it will really help to make the evening special. We are still busy collecting lots and prizes, so if you have any contacts that you are either happy to approach or suggest we contact, we would really appreciate your support. I hope to send the brochures to print w/c 22nd April, so if possible donations should be advised before then please. Thank you. Tickets are available from myself on 07810128019, or via this email address: [email protected]
Public Notices
Preston: First team signs up for city games Football kits are at the ready for Preston based Metro Travels, who is the first business to register to compete in the Preston City Games on Saturday June 8. The one day event is aimed at businesses in Preston and surrounding areas, and will see individuals and teams competing in nine different sports. Jimmy Khan, head of sport and leisure at Preston Council, said: “This is a fantastic legacy of the Guild and will build on the enormous success of last year’s Corporate Games. The deadline for registration is Friday 17 May so get your team together, join Metro Travels and don’t miss out! Visit http://www.preston.gov.uk/prestoncitygames
Preston: Fears over ‘bedroom tax’ he head of Preston’s biggest housing association has hit out at the ‘bedroom tax’ she fears will mean people are thrown out of their homes. Diane Bellinger, chief executive of the Community Gateway Association, has said 926 of its 6,000 homes will be classed as ‘under-occupied’ when the changes come in next week. She has warned hundreds could be unable to make up the shortfall which Gateway is being forced to collect and, if people fall behind on rent, evict people. The changes mean those under-occupying one bedroom would lose around £12 per week with those under-occupying two rooms losing £22 per week. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/fears-over-bedroom-tax-1-5539709
Preston’s ‘at risk’ young register is improving Preston has the highest number of children at risk of abuse or harm in the Lancashire County Council area, according to new figures. But child protection officers insist cases in the borough have been falling steadily over the last three years, proof that measures to tackle the problem are making a difference. The report shows the number of youngsters in Preston on Child Protection Plans - the old “At Risk Register” - which peaked at 143 in 2008/9, dropped to 111 last year. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/preston-s-at-risk-young-register-is-improving-1-5552350
South Ribble: Locals still cross about landmark ‘improvements’ Twelve months may have passed but the controversial work at Leyland’s historic Cross is still viewed as a huge mistake by some. Last April Lancashire County Council (LCC) replaced the cobbles in the town’s conservation area with asphalt, in a bid to minimise the amount of roadworks needed on the busy junction of Fox Lane, Church Road, and Worden Lane. Today, highways bosses have now confirmed no repair work has been needed since the controversial move, but the chairman of the Fox Lane Community Group says there is still upset over the decision. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/locals-still-cross-about-landmark-improvements-1-5544276
Lancashire children get fitter thanks to military A father who was fed up of children sitting infront of TV has launched his own fitness classes for them - military style. Karl Fleming, 36, from Buckshaw Village, has been running the classes for five to 16-year-olds for a couple of weeks. The classes are already proving to be a hit with youngsters embracing the great outdoors. Karl, who has three children, is running two sessions at Cuerden Valley Park in Bamber Bridge each weekend. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/lancashire-children-get-fitter-thanks-to-military-1-5539771
Lancashire Constabulary: Keep up to date and in the know More than 6,000 Lancashire residents have signed up to a new scheme aimed at keeping people ‘In the Know.’ The free service, run by Lancashire Constabulary, allows residents to receive information from the police about a range of matters from suspicious behaviour, local crime issues and missing people along with information about the Constabulary’s various ‘Watch’ schemes including Neighbourhood Watch and Farmwatch. For further information about the scheme or to sign up, people can visit the website at http://www.lancashire.police.uk/intheknow
Anger as blue badge letters cut to save cash Blue badge holders will no longer be reminded to renew their badges in a bid to save costs. Lancashire County Council, which administers the scheme, has opted out the choice to send reminder letters to people to save money. A spokesperson for Lancashire County Council said: “As part of our efforts to reduce the costs of running the council while protecting frontline services, we no longer send letters reminding people when their blue badge is up for renewal. “The expiry date of each badge continues to be clearly marked on the badge itself and we would ask holders to be aware of the relevant date and ensure they get a new one in good time before it’s due to expire.” http://www.lep.co.uk/community/anger-as-blue-badge-letters-cut-to-save-cash-1-5542352
Bird species still in decline Some of the UK’s most threatened bird species are continuing to decline across Lancashire, according to results from the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch survey. Starlings, a UK ‘red-listed’ species, meaning it is of the highest conservation concern, hit an all-time low in the Birdwatch last year and their numbers dropped a further 28 per cent in Lancashire gardens this year. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/bird-species-still-in-decline-1-5538658
Benefits reform trial scaled back The government is to scale back some of its plans to test a radical new reform to the welfare system. Ministers planned to allow people to claim the new Universal Credit in four areas of north-west England from April. But it has emerged that three of the pilots will not start until July. The government said this would allow "safe and controlled" testing but Labour said the Universal Credit was "on the edge of disaster" because IT systems needed for it were not ready. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21972026
Universal Credit: MPs raise fraud concerns The government must give a "swift assurance" that the introduction of Universal Credit will not cause a rise in benefit fraud, MPs have said. The Communities and Local Government Committee called it "extremely concerning" that detection systems were "still at an early stage". It also said councils could be left out of pocket by changes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22005446
Welfare cuts unjust, say four churches Four churches have joined forces to accuse the government of welfare payment cuts they say are unjust and target society's most vulnerable. The Easter criticism has come from the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist and United Reformed Churches, and the Church of Scotland. They also want to see a change to "a false picture" of the poor as "lazy". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21986041
New Safeguarding Children statutory guidance The Department for Education has published the revised Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory safeguarding guidance. It brings together into a single source document key elements of the 3 documents consulted on last summer:Working Together; The Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families, and Statutory Guidance on Learning and Improvement for SCRs and other processes led by LSCBs. It focuses on the core legal requirements, making clear what individuals and organisations should do to keep children safe and emphasises that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. The new guidance will come into effect from 15 April 2013. http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a00223160/revised-safeguarding-guidance
Appeals
Cancer Research UK: Ladies wanted to race for life Registrtation is still open for ladies wishing to take part in this year’s Race for Life event at Preston’s Moor Park. Mums, grans, sisters and friends cam take part in the event on June 16 to meet fitness and fundraisings targets. Visit http://www.raceforlife.org or call 0845 600 6050.
Age Concern Central Lancashire: ’Older & Out’ nominated for the UK’s Largest Diversity Awards - votes needed ‘Older & Out’ the Big Lottery Funded project supporting the older LGBT community and provided by ‘Age Concern Central Lancashire’, has been nominated for this Year’s ‘2013 National Diversity Awards’, which takes part in Leeds on September 20th. The ceremony celebrates the excellent and inspiring achievements of positive role models and community organisations from across the UK and the awards aims to recognise nominees in their respective fields of diversity including age, disability, gender, race, faith, religion and sexual orientation and ‘Older & Out’ has been nominated for two awards - ‘Community Organisation for Age’ and ‘Community Organisation for LGBT’. ‘Older and Out’ is provided by Age Concern Central Lancashire for older LGBT people and provides a range of services including health promotion, anti-stigma activities, befriending and service user participation and older LGBT awareness training to service providers. 'Older & Out’ coordinator Drew said, “To be nominated for not just one but two awards at this Year’s ‘National Diversity Awards’ is amazing but it’s now up to the public to support our nominations - so we’re calling upon all our services users, volunteers, work colleagues, partnership organisations, indeed anyone who has accessed our services or have been behind us in supporting the work that we do - to go on-line and vote. “I’d really love to see the team and our volunteers here at ‘Older & Out’ and ‘Age Concern Central Lancashire’ recognised for all their hard work with this prestigious National Award in September. We already receive such wonderful praise and recognition from many wonderful people who access the service but this would be the ‘icing on the cake’. The National Diversity Awards 2013 in will be held at The Queens Hotel, Leeds on September 20th and will see Britain’s most inspirational people gathering together to honour the rich tapestry of our nation, recognising individuals and groups from grass roots communities who have contributed to creating a more diverse and inclusive society. Theresa McHenry, of main sponsor Microsoft UK, said ‘The National Diversity Awards are a wonderful way to recognise the extraordinary contribution of real people to our communities. It’s a delight to be able to support this fantastic celebration of local heroes and I know another fantastic spectacle of role models will be delivered and recognised this year’. Nominations are now open and close July 19th 2013 - so don’t miss out on your chance to get involved! Shortlisted nominees will then be announced shortly after this date. To vote for ‘Older & Out’ please visit: http://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk click NOMINATE HERE then choose either AGE or LGBT or both!
Consultations
Nothing this week.
Health
2013 Health Mela in Preston - 20 April 2013 The National Forum for Health & Wellbeing is pleased to announce that a date and venue have now been agreed for the 2013 Preston Health Mela. It will take place on Saturday 20th April and the venue will once again be the Guild Hall. The chief guest will be Mr Paul Buckley, Director of Education, General Medical Council, London. More / Poster. Please download, print and display: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/04/05/Mela.pdf
'Recovery package' plan for cancer survivors All cancer patients should receive a 'recovery package' at the end of their treatment offering ongoing support, the government has announced. Currently as many as three in four patients do not receive any information on coping with the long-term effects of their illness, figures suggest. The care plans will identify patients' financial, mental and physical needs. Macmillan Cancer Support, who helped develop the proposals with the Department of Health, said at the moment many patients felt isolated once treatment had ended. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21968714
Concerns over cancer fund future Cancer charities are warning of uncertainty over future access to life-extending drugs when a dedicated fund ends next year. The government's £650m Cancer Drugs Fund has paid for treatment for some 28,000 patients in England since 2010. But it will end in 2014, and cancer charities are calling for clarity about what will replace it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22013399
Male bowel cancer on the increase, says Cancer Research UK Bowel cancer rates among men have increased by more than a quarter in the last 35 years, a report has suggested. The Cancer Research UK study said this contrasted with a rise of just 6% in the rate for women over the same time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21998588
Ministers urged to improve diabetes checks One in five people with diabetes are meeting targets to keep their condition under control, a charity has warned. Just 20% of people in England and Wales hit the recommended levels for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, figures from Diabetes UK suggest. It wants more people to get the recommended annual checks and action taken against parts of the NHS with the worst record. The Department of Health said it wants to improve diabetes services. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21967936
Obama proposes brain mapping project Speaking at the White House, he announced an initial $100m investment to shed light on how the brain works and provide insight into diseases such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy. President Obama said initiatives like the Human Genome Project had transformed genetics; now he wants to do the same with the brain. The project will be carried out by both public and private-sector scientists. The funding announcement comes after recent news of another push in neuroscience in Europe. About 80 European research institutions and some from outside the EU will take part in the Human Brain Project, which is estimated to cost more than 1bn euros. The project will use supercomputer-based models and simulations to reconstruct a virtual human brain to develop new treatments for neurological conditions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22007007
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