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Edition 45, 26 November 2020 What’s on at WEP – our free face-to-face and online Wellbeing and Employability services

The nights are getting darker and colder, I hope this week’s newsletter finds you in good spirits keeping warm, well and safe. For back editions of this newsletter or to be added to the mailing list, please visit the link to our website: https://www.westeustonpartnership.org/about-us-2/newsletters/ or email [email protected].

Like to know how you can safely expand the group of people you have close contact with during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? For more information about making a support bubble with another household, check out this website - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household?priority- taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

To book an appointment for Careers Advice, CV surgery or a place on the Dyslexia etc workshop contact David on 07908845154 or [email protected]. For information on Tai Chi email [email protected] and if you want to know more about Study Support, WE CAN, or anything else email [email protected].

People’s Corner

Mary Wollstonecraft – Women’s Rights Icon

Born on the 27 April 1759 and best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), Mary Wollstonecraft is regarded as one of the founders of feminist philosophy. She argued that women deserved to have a real education and not just a training in superficial accomplishments, to have the same fundamental rights as men and not to be treated as being inferior to men. She wrote first A Vindication of the Rights of Men (1790) a political pamphlet, part of the British debate over the French Revolution, attacking aristocracy, hierarchy and tradition.

Mary had been a governess and a paid companion. She had also set up her own school in Newington Green, Islington with her sister but this closed due to financial difficulties. It was then that Mary made a radical decision to pursue a living as a writer, something few women could do at the time. She joined a liberal-minded intellectual group and was assisted by her friend, bookseller and publisher Joseph Johnson who published all of her works, beginning with Thoughts on the Education of Daughters (1787). During her brief career she wrote novels, a children’s book, a travel narrative and various treatises. She also translated texts from French and German.

While living in London she became involved with Henry Fuseli, a Swiss painter, who was already married. He ended their relationship and feeling humiliated she moved to France, during the dangerous time of the French Revolution. In Paris she met and fell in love with Gilbert Imlay, an American diplomat who offered to protect her from arrest or execution during the Reign of Terror by registering Mary as his wife at the US Embassy, though they were not really married. Their child, Fanny, was born in 1794. Imlay left for London on business and eventually Mary returned too, looking for a reunion. His rejection led her to attempt to commit suicide but Imlay saved her. She embarked on a business trip on behalf of Imlay, taking her child to Scandinavia where she wrote letters of her travels which were later published. On her return she realised Imlay’s rejection of herself and her child was 1

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Edition 45, 26 November 2020 permanent and so attempted suicide again. Having been rescued after throwing herself off Putney Bridge, she gradually recovered and returned to her literary life. Over time she developed a relationship with William Godwin, a political philosopher and novelist. Becoming pregnant they decided to marry in 1797. Soon after giving birth to another daughter, Mary aged 38 died from complications on the 10 September 1797. Their daughter, also named Mary (Shelly) would go on to write Frankenstein.

Her husband published an honest memoir of his wife which revealed all the particulars of her private life - this had a devastating effect on her reputation for almost a century. But her legacy is her body of work, which re-emerged during the suffragist movement and whose influence continued - and continues still - to be an inspiration for the feminist movement. Her writing, her arguments and her life story have a place in history and yet retain a relevance to this day.

Mary lived in Somers Town after she married William and there are several plaques around London to commemorate her, including the houses she lived in on Oakshott Street and Marchmont Street in . There is mural on Polygon Street depicting Mary with her husband William and daughter Mary. The first new road in the King’s Cross St Pancras redevelopment was named Wollstonecraft Street and Mary Wollstonecraft House is on Chalton Street. She was buried in the churchyard of St Pancras Old Church on Pancras Road. This month a statue commemorating Mary Wollstonecraft was erected in Newington Green. It has caused some discord and criticism as it is not a depiction of Mary herself but a nude figure representing “everywoman” and the birth of the feminist movement.

Word Search for The Beach

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Try This Interesting Brain Teaser Puzzle

My buddies and I were inseparable mates An art illusion - you’ll be surprised by what you see! Till one by one were we split My teacher, she gave me a smack on the pate And off in the corner I sit

Admittedly still I'm not hitting the books Though now I'm hugging a tree I guess in the end it's not bad as it looks I went from a C to a B

Answers to this riddle in next week’s edition – have fun trying to solve these, please share! Answers to last week’s puzzle – A television antenna.

This Week’s Funny Poem

Our school trip was a special occasion But we never reached our destination Instead of the Zoo I was locked in the loo of the toilet at the service station!

Enjoy Some Uplifting Music

The Essential Collection Chapter 1 – Augustus Pablo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA-RUTmd1a0 Common People – Pulp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuTMWgOduFM Parklife – Blur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU The Quarantine Blues – ft John Mclaughlin, Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana and more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbcerxytkVQ Love Notes – Ramsey Lewis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVmpNBa4hcM On and On - Erykah Badu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CPCs7vVz6s

Do you have a poem, music, joke or puzzle you’d like to share? If so, we’d love to print it.

Projects, News and Activities

Online Study Support For Young People

Our online Study Support sessions are taking place on Tuesdays, 5.00pm - 7.00pm during term time. These are virtual sessions via Zoom. If you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested in attending and getting help with their studies/homework please get in touch by email [email protected].

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Could You Benefit By Having A Virtual Office?

Our virtual office will allow you to manage your business from home. We’ll help by: • Handling your post and answering your calls • Providing you with a telephone number and business address • Providing you with meeting space at reduced prices • Offering you reasonable rates and a flexible contract Email: [email protected] for more information.

1-2-1 Coaching Opportunity With Certified Life Coach, Issy Harvey

Coaching can be the difference that makes all the difference. For a limited time only, West Euston Partnership is offering you free access to (maximum) three, personal 1-2-1 online coaching sessions. People come to coaching when there is a difference between their current situation and their desired situation, between their intention and their behaviour, between what they have and what they want.

A coach enables you to get to wherever you want to get to, faster than you could on your own. Coaching is a confidential, collaborative, thought-provoking and creative process that inspires and supports you to maximise your personal and professional potential in all areas of life. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [email protected] or [email protected] for further details.

Coaching client reviews: “It’s great to work with Issy because she is honest and open – she has integrity and a natural way of showing how she cares. Issy has incredible listening skills…and she will also challenge you to help you move forwards. Coaching with Issy is life changing because she works with you where you’re at and takes you on the journey that you want to go on.” Pauline Murray “The sessions with Issy have been a great help in supporting me to think through a big decision in my life, to gain a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses, and boosting my self-confidence to be bold and make changes and take on new challenges.” Sarah Miller “I blame Issy for how busy I am now! Now I’m feeling good. I’m being me. My business has taken off. I’ve won a huge contract with a south London Local Authority. I’m speaking at global events. I have as much work as I can handle so I’m building a team around me”. Sandra Fox “Issy always listens carefully and she always asks me good questions so I feel I am in good communication with someone who can understand my feelings. I can highly recommend her. Definitely – actually I have already recommended her to my friends!” Gonul Yuce

Regent’s Park Singers Are On Song! Come along to Regent's Park Singers online rehearsal every Monday, 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Please book a place first by phoning Diana on 07572 884 861. Why not join in and become part of the singing adventure, you will be made very welcome.

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Black Dog Theatre Update, A Message From Alfie James

I hope that you are all keeping well. After speaking to some of you I know that many of you would prefer us to run a face to face workshop which we're not able to do during the lockdown. So I've put together a new workshop date to run a special workshop before Christmas on Tuesday 9 December 2020, 1.00pm - 2.30pm at the HPod. The workshop will be a fun and enjoyable one and a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining us in the new year to find out what we do. COVID safety measures will be put in place as well.

If you're interested, then please drop me an email at [email protected] or text/call me on 07858625622. Take care everyone.

Online Tai Chi Classes

Every Thursday, online, from 1.45pm. How to participate in WEP’s Tai Chi classes online using Zoom:

1. Complete this set up before the meeting is due to start. 2. Get comfy and have some water to hand. Make sure you are happy with your visible surroundings (you can choose to turn off your camera if you prefer, but it allows me to help you if I can see you). Make sure that there are no trip hazards around and that you can safely move your arms around you without hitting any obstacles. 3. You do not need to download Zoom but you can if you wish. 4. You can use your phone but a larger device like a laptop, desktop or tablet, is better.

How to join the lessons Open the link below. You do not need to download Zoom to operate it. Topic: WEP online Tai Chi classes Time: 1.45pm every Thursday, Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 980 989 8140 / Password: 2henQV • Make sure your device’s sound input and output is on. • Turn off alert sounds in your system settings so you won’t be interrupted. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9809898140?pwd=M3c0VnBXRXk5L0NybFhFRmtkaG8vQT09 Stuck? For help, go here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us

Exercise With Ana

Ana is inviting Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Women to enjoy free Latin Dance and Seated Chair/Gentle Movement classes on Zoom. Latin Dance: Mondays at 10.00am Seated Chair: Wednesdays at 10.30am See tasters of what you will do in the classes: www.pascal-theatre.com/project/exercise- with-ana/ / www.pascal-theatre. To ask any questions and to sign up, contact email [email protected] or text 075 968 16939. Funded by Groundwork.

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Reiki Healing

The next Reiki healing session is on Friday 4 December 2020 at 8.00pm email Marie and Cheryl - [email protected] to book your place.

Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation

Good at numbers? Want to test how good you are? Why not try out the National Numeracy Challenge. It’s a fun and enjoyable way to spend

West Euston Connecting And Networking some time with no pressure. To find out more click on this link - https://www.nnchallenge.org.uk/

Mental Health Support For Adults And Children

We know that it’s a really difficult time for everyone at the moment so we wanted to remind you how you can access mental health support. Below is a list of some of the services available for adults and children so please also share this information with parents in case they need to access support for themselves or their children. • Speak to your GP, visit nhs.uk or phone 020 3317 6670 to find out about free, confidential support. • Kooth offers confidential online support for young people aged 11 to 18 at com • More information about support for young people is available at co.uk/emotional-wellbeing • If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, phone the 24-hour crisis line at St Pancras Hospital on 020 3317 6333. • Whatever you’re going through, Samaritans are there to listen – phone 116 123. • Visit gov.uk/mental-health to find out about more support available, including advice in other languages.

Talk For Health – Sanity Hour

Join Talk for Health every weekday as we count down the days till 2 December 2020. Talk for Health provides a safe confidential space where you can feel more connected to yourself and others during lockdown. You will learn a bit about how to take care of your emotional health and lift your own and others’ wellbeing through truthful talking and empathic listening. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Local Health Services Are Still Here For You

If you’re worried about your mental or physical health, need to speak to your GP, or have a scheduled appointment coming up, please know that local health services are still here for you. Services are running in a COVID-safe way, which means extra precautions are in place to keep you safe. Services might look a bit different – for example, you might speak to somebody over the phone instead of face-to-face – but please don’t let that put you off accessing health advice, support or treatment. You can also call 111 for urgent help and advice or go to 111.nhs.uk. In an emergency, call 999.

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£500 Grant Payment To Support Low Earners To Self-Isolate And More…

If you’re self-isolating and you meet all of the below criteria, you will be eligible for a one-off payment of £500 – called a Test and Trace support payment - to support you to self-isolate and to make up for lost income: • You have been told to stay at home and self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace; and • You are employed or self-employed, are unable to work from home and will lose income as a result; and • You are currently receiving benefits (Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit or Pension Credit) To find out more, including how to apply, go to camden.gov.uk/apply-for-test-and-trace-support-payment. If you do not meet any of the criteria but need help to self-isolate go to camden.gov.uk/coronavirus or call us on 020 7974 4444 (option 9). Vital contact info for food and other support Nov 2020.docx / Supermarkets offering delivery.docx

Free Online Workshops From Monday 30 November 2020

Join us to find out more about The ! Want to hear some gossip about the Tudors? What gifts did they give in ancient Britain? Camden Adult Community Learning will be running a number of free online workshops for Camden residents in partnership with the British Museum. Residents can get involved, ask questions and hear stories about the following: Monday 30 November 2020, 11.00am -12.30pm - History of the British Museum: architecture, artefacts and activities - The British Museum was founded by an act of parliament in 1753. Since then, the Museum has looked after an ever-growing collection of objects. The building has changed many times. Find out about the architecture, hear the story of how the Museum collections developed and find out about the different activities which take place in the building. Monday 7 December 2020, 11.00am -12.30pm - Meet the Tudors: a royal dynasty and its impact on British history (plus some gossip!) - Find out about the Tudors and explore how their actions affected their kingdom. You will look at the people, gossip and rumours that circulated at the Tudor court. The webinar will include images of objects, spoken information on the period and an opportunity to ask any questions you have about the Tudors. Monday 21 December 2020, 11.00am -12.30pm - It’s the thought that counts: gift-giving in ancient Britain - The end of the year is traditionally a time of gift giving. Giving somebody a present is full of meaning. The act of gift giving can be seen in history going back to prehistoric times in Britain. Come and explore why particular objects were chosen as gifts, how people made an object valuable as a present, who these gifts were being given to and what the gift givers hoped to get in return. The webinar will include images of relevant objects, spoken information and an opportunity to ask any questions. Speaker - Dr Katharine Hoare has worked in the Department of Learning and National Partnerships at the British Museum for 20 years. She has a background in history and archaeology, together with a passion for sharing information, stories and enquiry approaches to help everybody understand and enjoy the past. How to enrol: Residents can enrol using the following link: https://www.webenrol.com/camden/?page=courses&cat=5 or by calling 020 7974 2148.

Community Learning in Camden

Camden Adult Community Learning is offering FREE online IT classes that can help you develop your skills either for the workplace or for more personal use. This can range from learning Microsoft Word and Excel, how to send emails and attachments, how to complete online applications or how to use Zoom and Skype so you can stay connected to those closest to you during lockdown. Interested? Contact [email protected] or phone 020 7974 2148.

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New IT And Digital Workshop

Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) are sharing details of their upcoming online Google Workspace Workshop on the 1 December 2020, 2.00pm – 4.00pm. This workshop is part of the Camden and Islington IT and Digital Capacity Building partnership. For more information and to book a place, please visit the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/.

Maths Homework Corner

SINE AND COSINE RULE Note: Please check solutions to last week 1. Use the sine rule to find the angle C in the triangle below if angle A= 430.

ANSWERS: a) First we state the cosine rule:

2. Use the cosine rule to find the missing side 0 CB of the triangle below if angle A= 32 . The angles are A, B, C. The sides are a, b, c.

a2 = b2+ c2 – 2bc Cos(A) then we substitute into the formula AB2 = 102+122 – 2x10x12 Cos(1100) = 326.08 so that AB= 18.1 cm.

Answers to last week’s questions SINE AND COSINE RULE (for triangles without b) First we state the sine rule: 푎 푏 푐 right angles) = = 푠푖푛(퐴) sin⁡(퐵) sin(퐶) 1. In the triangle ABC in the picture below, BC = So 12 10 10 cm, AC = 12 cm and the angle C is 110 = ⁡⁡hence degrees. sin⁡(퐵) sin(퐴)

a) Use the cosine rule to find the length of AB. sin(퐵) 푆푖푛⁡(퐴)⁡ = ⁡⁡⁡⁡hence b) Use the sine rule to find the 12 ⁡10

angle B. 푆푖푛⁡(퐴) Sin(B) = x 12 = 0.62444 ⁡10 So angle B = 38.60 (38.6 degrees).

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Westminster Kingsway College ESOL Classes

Westminster Kingsway College have resumed their ESOL classes, these will consist of 2 days in class and 2 days with the teacher online using Microsoft Teams. For beginners it’s 3 days in class. If you have clients who need to study basic English / ESOL (especially at lower levels / beginners / elementary) please let them know as we still have more places at West Euston Partnership, our new local community centre, in Regent’s Place near the Westking Regent’s Park Centre.

Email - [email protected] directly for more information / make an appointment to enrol or go to the Westking website - www.westking.ac.uk. Please bring a mask and a pen with you and your previous Westking Student Card / Student Number if you have it. Plus make sure you have your passport and your last 3 months’ payslip if you are working or if you receive Universal Credit then your last Universal Credit statement from the gov.uk website. To complete enrolment, students will need to make sure they have answers to these questions (same as last year): 1. National Insurance Number. 2. Have you lived in the UK for the last 3 years? 3. If no, when did you arrive in the UK? 4. Which country did you live in before the UK? 5. Emergency Contact Name. 6. Emergency Contact Email. 7. Emergency Contact Number. 8. Relationship with emergency: (Friend, Family, Work, Brother, Sister, etc). 9. Are you working? 10. Are you receiving benefits? Please note that all ESOL courses to Level 2 are free of charge for those who are UK residents (also check the Westking website for Level 2 short courses, Digital Skills / IT and many other free courses).

Recovery College Courses and Activities

• Dealing with debt is a new course run with our partners Quaker Social Action. When debt becomes a problem it can create difficult feelings and have a negative impact on our mental health. We may feel too stressed to deal effectively with our debt and this can make the situation worse. • Introduction to online community is another new course we’re running with Mind in Camden. This course is an introduction to how to use online technology to stay connected. Enrolment is via the link on our webpage - https://www.candi.nhs.uk/our-services/education-and- employment/recovery-college/recovery-college-enrolment. Course guide - www.candi.nhs.uk/recoverycollege

Regent’s Park Community Champions – Please Complete Our Survey!

Have your voice heard! Fill in the below survey and let us know how you are and what you might like to see happen in the local area in the new year https://consultations.wearecamden.org/strategy-and-change/community- champions/. There will be a prize draw from surveys too! The survey results will be shared with a group of residents called 'Community Champions' for them to use and decide how to action your ideas and opinions! If you are interested in finding out more and how to become a champion, check out our new flyer. We will be getting the group together in January 2021 (possibly online) and doing some training. There are lots of ways to be a champion, with different opportunities and commitment to suit you.

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Employability Help

With tighter lockdown restrictions being imposed, the chances of returning to either work or further education may seem even less likely.

But there is no reason to stop career planning and preparing. WEP's Career Advice Service is even more determined to ensure residents remain on track to achieve their training goals and keep them informed of any job opportunities through its excellent network of partners. The service will also continue to provide help with writing CVs and covering letters as well as guidance on completing application forms. It will continue to run its excellent virtual workshops so that people can keep developing their core skills and become "job ready".

Please contact our qualified careers advisor David Hermanstein for further information and to book an appointment.

Jobs!

Shared Lives Camden are looking for people to become carers - Camden Council are now looking for people to become paid Shared Lives Camden carers. The support you give someone will depend on their needs, and what they hope to achieve from the placement. You don’t need any formal qualifications or experience – you’ll receive lots of training and ongoing support from the Shared Lives Camden team. Plus a generous weekly fee and allowance. Applicants must be over 18, living in Camden, with a spare room. Thorough precautions will be taken to protect people involved in Shared Lives Camden placements against the risks of COVID-19. Visit www.camden.gov.uk/sharedlives. Email [email protected] Camden Community Connector - £32,063 to £33,229 pa pro rata for a 21 hour (4 day week – 8 month contract possible extension). As a Community Connector you will support individuals, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances, to find and engage with social opportunities and connections. Do you have excellent active listening skills, and can you inspire people to connect with opportunities in their community? Administrator – Counselling Service - £26,350 to £27,800 pa pro rata for 21 hours per week. In this role you will assist with Age UK Camden’s (AUC) administrative needs, particularly the Counselling Services. Closing date for both posts: Monday 7 December 2020 at 9.00am. For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email [email protected] or telephone 020 7239 0400. Rathbone Amateur Boxing Club have teamed up with The Boxing House (Trading as Rathbone Boxing Club) to offer a number of paid positions on the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. Kickstart is a job placement scheme for 16 - 24 year olds on Universal Credit that provides 25 hours a week paid employment for six months. They are looking for motivated young people to fill positions such as front of house, web design, social media, photography and branding. There are also two vacancies within the non-profit Amateur Club where successful candidates will have the opportunity to identify social issues, source funding and manage their own community projects. Applications must be through the Department of Work and Pensions and jobs available can be found by searching ‘The Boxing House, W1T 1NJ’, DWP code: KS6A6C167D7. Camden residents that do not meet Kickstart eligibility criteria may apply for a three month part time unpaid work placement receiving the additional support made possible by funding from Camden Giving. In this case a CV and covering letter should be sent to [email protected]. Further details can be seen on their website here: https://rathboneboxingclub.com/pages/kickstart-scheme.

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Paid Work Opportunities for People Who Have Been Laid Off/Reduced Income

Local adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Employment Support for Disabled Residents via Scope

Scope will be providing phone and digital support during the COVID-19 crisis until further notice. Career Pathways - Career Pathways provides careers advice and information for young people aged between 16 - 25. You’ll have up to three sessions with a specialist advisor to develop your career goals and create an action plan to help you achieve them. Visit www.scope.org.uk/career-pathways Starting Line - Starting Line is a group learning programme for people at the start of their journey into work, training or volunteering. Sessions take place two times a week for seven weeks. They’ll help you grow in confidence and develop your job searching skills. Visit www.scope.org.uk/starting-line Kickstart - Kickstart provides one-to-one support for people looking for paid work. Your advisor will help you search for jobs, prepare for interviews and support you once you’ve found a job. Visit www.scope.org.uk/kickstart

Free Support To Get You Back Into Work - Working Men’s College

We’re here to help - It’s been a tough year for most. As we settle into lockdown 2.0 we know many people will be thinking about their careers. Whether you’re currently looking for work or thinking about changing career paths, we are here to support with FREE online courses starting this week! Secure That Job! - From writing a CV to improving your interview skills we’ve got the tools to help you secure your next role. All courses are delivered online in the safety of your own home and FREE for all to access. Write a Great CV! Learn the basics of what makes a good CV, what you should and should not include. At the end of the course you’ll have an up-to-date CV that you can use for future job applications. Date: 30 November 2020, Time: 10.00am - 13.00pm, Book now Improve your Interview Skills - Build your confidence and learn how to sell yourself at your next interview whether that’s online or in-person. Learn strategies to prepare effectively and discover techniques for answering interview questions. Date: 7 December 2020, Time: 10.00am - 13.00pm, Book now Help and Advice: - Our friendly team are on hand to offer help and advice on courses, fees and funding and answer any other questions you might have. Our College reception is also open for advice and guidance (social distancing and hygiene rules are in place). Visit our website for opening times or chat to an adviser. Download Course Guide

Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residents During COVID-19

Royal Association for Deaf People’s (RAD’s) desk-based advice support (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10.00am – 4.00pm) has already transitioned to a remote service. RAD support is available via an accessible remote service including webcam, facetime, text and where safe, welfare visits for elderly and vulnerable clients in line with current (and up to date) guidance. RAD also provide information on employment, education and training. The days and times of their service (10.00am – 4.00pm) remain the same. Please feel free to visit RAD’s website www.royaldeaf.org.uk or contact Nicole Campbell at [email protected]

Support for the Blind and Partially Sighted During COVID-19

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Achieve Ability – Help with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Dyscalculia and Autism

WEP works in collaboration with Achieve Ability to support people who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. Another term used for people with these conditions is neurodivergent. WEP and Achieve Ability is offering a telephone information, advice and guidance service for neurodivergent people to help them tackle barriers in the areas of employment, education and training. Feel free to contact us to arrange a telephone session with our advisor via David on 07908845154 or [email protected]

Support For Businesses – Message from the Secretary Of State For Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Rules for providing services are changing - Thank you for everything you are doing to prepare for the end of the transition period on 31 December. If you would like further information on getting fully prepared, you can find out what actions you may need to take by using the checker tool at gov.uk/transition and signing up for business readiness updates. I know that these are challenging times for businesses but with the end of the transition period now just over a month away, it is extremely important that your business is ready for the new rules come 1 January 2021. In this week’s letter I want to focus on rules relating to providing services. Regardless of our future trading relationship with the EU, from 1 January, new rules will apply for providing services. Help is available to ensure your business is ready. I urge you to: • Check whether your professional qualifications need to be recognised by EU regulators so you can practise in the EU. Start the process of getting these recognised by EU regulators before 31 December 2020. • Be prepared on data protection and data transfers between the UK and the EU to keep personal data flowing lawfully from EU/EEA countries at the end of the transition period. Go to the Information Commissioner’s Office website for detailed information. • Check if a visa or work permit is required to travel to the EU or an EFTA country for business purposes and apply if necessary. Making changes now will ensure a smooth end to the transition period and see businesses ready to take advantage of the new opportunities that being an independent trading nation will bring.

Camden Libraries Lockdown Offer and Christmas Closure Dates

• Computer access: computers can be accessed on a first come first served basis. Sessions are limited to 1 hour per day. Printing, scanning and photocopying available. Services are available at all libraries but not or Libraries these libraries are open for “request and read”. Collections available from the foyer. • Camden Local Studies and Archive Centre: closed to customers but resources can be accessed online. • Home Library Service: is delivering to housebound customers. If you, or someone you know, can’t get out and about, you may be eligible for the free home library service. Email [email protected] • Adult community learning: digital classes are taking place from Kilburn Library Centre more information is available online. • Digital library: you can visit our digital libraries which has a range of free online books, e-magazines and information resources. • Christmas closure: Camden Libraries will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 until Tuesday 29 December 2020.

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Improving local people’s opportunities in health, employment and community life since 1992 Weekly Newsletter

Edition 45, 26 November 2020 Donate to WEP!

If you would like to donate to WEP, please go to our website - www.westeustonpartnership.org and click on the donate button or email [email protected]. If you shop with Amazon you can make a (small) percentage donation to WEP. Just login using https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ at the start page. You should get a prompt to select your chosen Charity – search for West Euston Partnership and it should come up. Every little helps!

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Awards

GREATER LONDON ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2020: Most Dedicated Community Employment Support Organisation - North London and Most Dedicated Providers of Community Wellbeing Initiatives

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