A Message from the East London Health & Social Care Partnership
Junior Doctor Industrial Action 13-16 March
As you may be aware, junior doctors will be taking part in a 72-hour strike from 13-16 March which will affect services across north-east London, both in the lead up to and in the days following the strikes.
We are working hard, along with our partners in the wider health and care system, to put in place contingency measures to continue to keep patients safe during any industrial action.
However, our services will be under increased pressure, so it is vital that people only send residents to hospital or call 999 if they have a life-threatening condition or have exhausted all other community support services.
It is important that patients continue to attend appointments, unless advised that it will be rescheduled.
We are committed to helping you keep your residents safe and support you as best as possible under these challenging circumstances.
We have attached a copy of the Care Directory/ Alternative Care Pathways as a reminder to your workforce of the support available.
We would ask that you only call 999 for life threatening conditions.
Paid Peer Mentorship Job Opportunity from DWP
Paid “Peer Mentors” (comparable in practice to CGL Recovery Champions and Recovery Motivators employed across other services) will deliver time-limited mentoring support which inspires, motivates and supports others to ‘manage their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, Universal Credit, housing services) and move towards employment.’
Shoreditch Park & City PCN Patient Participant Event: 1st April
Who are Shoreditch Park & City Primary Care Network (PCN)? What services can the PCN provide for better health outcomes in our local community? What Services are available via The Neaman Practice? What can we do for you?
We want to hear your views and ideas!
Please come along to our Patient Participation Event on
Saturday, 1st April 2023 anytime between 11am-3pm
at Golden Lane Community Centre, Golden Lane Estate, London EC1Y 0SA.
Refreshments provided!
No Smoking Day: 8th March 2023
No Smoking Day: Smokers unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia.
Smokers in City & Hackney are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th of March).
The annual awareness day encourages smokers to make a quit attempt and this year’s theme is: stopping smoking protects your brain health.
According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, dementia is the most feared health condition for people over the age of 55 – more than any other life-threatening disease including cancer and diabetes. Only 18% of smokers know that smoking causes dementia, compared to over 70% who know that smoking causes lung diseases and cancers.
Key messages:
- Make No Smoking Day 2023 the day you quit for good – you’ve got what it takes!
- Quitting smoking protects your brain health and reduces your chances of dementia
- Getting support really boosts your chances of quitting – you’re up to three times as likely to succeed
Today is the day to stop smoking. Quitting now can improve how you feel both physically and mentally and protect your health. Contact Smokefree City & Hackney on 0800 046 9946 for telephone support and medication to quit. #TodayIsTheDay #NoSmokingDay
Did you know stopping smoking at any age can cut chances of dementia? It’s never too late to quit and feel the benefits of better health, so why not quit this #NoSmokingDay? #TodayIsTheDay smokefreecityandhackney.org
Smokefree City & Hackney is supporting #NoSmokingDay 2023. Don’t give up on giving up #TodayIsTheDay. Take the first step on your quit journey today, visit smokefreecityandhackney.org
ELFT Carers Newsletter: March
City of London Strategy Input
YOU SAID AND WE LISTENED – HELP SHAPE FUTURE DECISIONS IN THE CITY
The City of London Corporation is seeking resident involvement on two important strategies for the City.
If you are interested in being involved, please click on the link above to the relevant strategy. This will take you to a page that outlines the reason for the strategy and where you can leave your feedback. There is also an opportunity to shape future action by participating in focus groups with other residents and professionals. Focus groups will take place at times and venues that work for those wanting to get involved. This will include joining groups online.
City of London 2023 Smoking Needs Assessment Feedback
WIN A £30 VOUCHER THIS MARCH
We want your feedback to shape the 2023 smoking needs assessment! Residents who currently smoke or are ex-smokers are invited to join an online focus group taking place in early March to tell us their experiences and views.
You will receive a £30 Love2Shop digital voucher for your participation.
Sign up:
https://forms.gle/sndCp3qJDCAUinjSA
Energy Advice London
You will have seen that Ofgem have announced that the Energy Price Cap is rising in April.
The Mayor has set up Energy Advice London with the Energy Savings Trust to support Londoners with free advice on saving energy and water, reducing energy bills, accessing financial support, installing renewables and more. Londoners can contact Energy Advice London free on 0808 196 8260, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, or use their website to get help.
There is an ask to please promote this service through your networks of community contacts. We all know Londoners face another difficult year during this cost-of-living crisis, so access to high quality advice will be key.
Dragon Cafe in March
Join Dragon Café In The City in-person and online on Wednesday 8th of March!
Join us in-person at Shoe Lane Library or online via Zoom this coming Wednesday!
Explore some stretching techniques with Anja from Balance Garden, then join artist Reza Ben Gajira to bring some wire figures to life in his stop-motion animation workshop. Finally, kick back with our casual Read & Relax session in Shoe Lane Library for some reading, games and chat.
12.15pm and 12.45pm / Standing Stretch
Join us at Shoe Lane Library or online. Take 20 minutes to stretch your back and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden.
Joining via Zoom? Register here!
1pm – 2pm / Stop Motion Animation
Join us at Shoe Lane Library. Join artist Reza Ben Gajira to bring wire figures to life – walk, jump or dance, let’s get animated!
3pm – 4.30pm / Read & Relax
In person at Shoe Lane Library. Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library with this relaxed group session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two, and enjoying a cup of tea – perfect for a peaceful afternoon!
LOOKING AHEAD
DCC on 22nd March will include a lunchtime Creative Writing Workshop with Wordsmiths. Plus two new zoom series: Pilates and Sewing.
Full details in next newsletter.
Tuesday 14th March:
HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED SUNDAY NIGHT BLUES?
Join Channel 4’s People Director Kirstin Furber alongside the Director of Research at the University of Exeter Business School, Exeter Centre of Leadership, Professor Ilke Inceoglu, and our CEO Paul Devoy on March 14th at the London Stock Exchange to see how you can banish the Sunday Night Blues.
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
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
Complimentary Massages for City Carers!
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
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.
