Dragon Cafe in the City: 22/02/2023
Reframe the Night Campaign (City of London)
Improving your safety in the City – 24th Feb event
The City Corporation’s Reframe the Night campaign is holding its next event on the 24th February – it has a traffic theme.
It will be in front to the Royal Exchange (Bank junction) under the statue of the Duke of Wellington.
City of London Police officers will be providing safety information for females including violence towards women and girls.
Reframe the Night is a partnership approach to facilitate the night-time economy (NTE) by working with partners to provide a reassuring high visibility presence, with the goal of making people feel safe in the City of London. This is in line with the Safer Streets campaign to ‘reframe the night’
The Operation encompasses the City of London Police Licensing team, Corporation Licensing team, Environmental Health, Sector Policing, victim advocates, London Fire Brigade, Street Pastors, Special Constables, Network Rail, Samaritans, British Transport Police and others.
You can read about previous Reframe the Night events here Op reframe results.pdf (cityoflondon.gov.uk)
The City Corporation’s webpage on this campaign is here Reframe the Night – City of London
ELFT February Carers Newsletter
Carers Strategy 2023-2027
The 12-week consultation of the carer strategy has now begun. See the draft strategy plan below and help us by completing the survey on the same page.
| Share your views on the draft Carers Strategy 2023-27
Read the draft carers strategy and share your views using the survey. |
Step Up
Available to City Residents!
Get Together Men’s Group
Sahir Ahmed (Family Action – a friend of City Connections) is back running a regular Men’s Group. This is a group for men in the City and Hackney to socialise, connect, and make new friends. We know that it is easy to fall into a pattern of not seeing people, especially when you’re stressed or feeling down. This can lead to feelings of isolation which can feel hard to overcome. This is a friendly group to help people feel supported and connected through social engagement, a chance to meet new people, and have some great conversations over a nice cup of coffee/tea!
Dragon Cafe in the City: Wednesday 8th February
Join us in-person at Shoe Lane Library or online via Zoom for a self-care special this coming Wednesday!
Pick up some stretching techniques with Anja from Balance Garden, then join a wire sculpture workshop with artist Reza Ben Gajra. Kick back with our casual Read & Relax session in Shoe Lane Library before ending your evening with Marina for some breathing and stretching.
Head to their website to register for the sessions or to get the Zoom link to join from home: www.dragoncafeinthecity.com/whats-on
Green Doctors Drop-in
The Green Doctors will operate an advice and referral stall from Golden Lane Community Centre on 7 February for residents to get advice and guidance on their heating and energy needs at home.
At an advice and referral stall Green Doctors will be able to give out some basic advice and sign people up for more in-depth telephone calls or home visits.
More information on the Green Doctors and to self-refer: Home, heating and energy advice from the Green Doctors – City of London
Creative Energy Club
There will be a family fun and creative day (Creative Energy Club) on 25 February to generate ideas for clean, green and affordable energy, run by Repowering London and Aldgate Connect. The event will take place at the Portsoken Community Centre.
Residents can contact Manuel Cameron by text/Whatsapp on 07387 895058 or at manuel.cameron@repowering.org.uk to register for a place.
City Nail Cutting Services
Get in touch with us if you require a home visit for nail cutting (info@cityconnections.org.uk) – we can make a referral to the service for you. There is also now a twice monthly nail cutting clinic at the Neaman Practice for drop-ins.
This service is for residents of the City of London deemed as vulnerable. That is: over 75 or living alone and at risk of mobility issues or falls or has a learning disability or visually impaired or obese. High Risk diabetes is excluded.
Patients can be referred to the clinic at Neaman GP practice, or for a Home Visit
This service is free.
More info: 020 7739 2533 or reception@hoxtonhealth.org
City and Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum
Join us on Tuesday 7 February, 11 am – 12.30 pm, at Golden Lane Community Centre EC1Y 0SA or via Zoom.
Hear about services and projects in your neighbourhood including; primary care, carer connections, legal advice on housing and benefits, a men’s project, and digital inclusion. This Forum meeting is a place to share your thoughts and ideas about ways to improve the health and well-being of residents. Meet local people and organisations and pick up a goody bag to thank you for your time.
Contact us for the agenda or a Zoom link: sabrina@healthwatchhackney.co.uk or 08081647664
Complimentary Massages for City Carers!
Hampton Court Palace Trip
City of London Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023-27
The City of London Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023-27 Public Consultation is now open!
Survey closes on 12 March.
The City of London Corporation has launched a public consultation on its new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023-27. We want to hear your views to make sure we deliver the best strategy for those who are at risk of homelessness and homeless or rough sleeping.
Our vision is that when homelessness occurs – or is threatened – the strength of our response ensures it is brief, it does not re-occur, it’s impact on the individual and our communities is minimised, and it is prevented where we can act to do so.
The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023-27 sets out what we aim to do to ensure those at risk of or experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping in the Square Mile are supported by our services and delivery partners in a swift, effective, compassionate, fair and respectful way.
You can view our draft strategy and respond to the survey by visiting www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/housing/homelessness-or-at-risk/homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-strategy-consulation – the consultation ends on Sunday 12 March.
What is Homelessness and Rough Sleeping?
Homelessness occurs when someone is at risk of losing the place that they live in and having no home to live in
Rough Sleeping is the most visible and dangerous form of homelessness, where someone is sleeping out on the streets
Support can range from:
- Advice and information on housing
- Mediation with Landlords
- Support for those fleeing domestic abuse
- Legal Advice
- Sourcing temporary, emergency or social housing
- Supporting former members of the armed forces
- Support with benefits and housing support
National HIV Testing Week
City Advice Golden Lane Drop-in Sessions
Please see below the upcoming dates for the City Advice pop-up clinic at Golden Lane Community Centre.
Barbican Craft Drop-in Sessions
Wanting to try and learn a new craft this year? Barbican Library offers two welcoming groups to which everyone is welcome! Sewing Group meets every Wednesday from 1-2.30pm (see flyer below) and Knitting Group meets every Monday from 11am – 1pm.
