Important Update from City Advice
In response to feedback from the local community, and the current economic climate, City Advice is very keen to ensure their service is as accessible as possible. To that end, they are starting a fortnightly session on the Golden Lane estate – pre-booked appointments (see flyer below). They are also holding a drop in session at the Toynbee Hall advice centre every Thursday 10-12 noon.
It is still encouraged to speak with them via email or phone beforehand so that you get the right type of advice in a timely manner.
Dragon Cafe Schedule – Week Commencing
New Carers Pilot Project
We have teamed up with Tower Hamlets Carers Centre on a new project for carers. See details below!
The Golden Key
Check out the Golden Key event on across the City on the 15th October! Brought to you by the City of London Corporation. There will be lots to do, eat, and drink from midday until sunset. More details here on their twitter page: City of London (@cityoflondon) / Twitter
Healthwatch Foot Panel
Lots of you have been asking about the foot clinic in the City and the recent changes to the provision. We took this to Healthwatch City of London who were already working on it! Hoxton Health have applied for more funding to be able to provide more appointments and home visits. They are doing a patient panel on Friday 14th October where you will be able to find out more about what Hoxton Health currently provides for residents and get your questions answered regarding foot care.
Dragon Café in the City Schedule
The Dragon Café in the City has a great schedule of activities and events fortnightly! Check out their website each week to see what you can join in on here.
Community Fair
Come and see us at the Community Fair and find out more about support services in City and Hackney.
Friday 7th October from 11.00-15.00 at the Healthy Living Centre.
170 Pitfield Street, N1 6JP.
Menopause Matters
October is menopause awareness month. City of London have produced this fantastic flyer to encourage more conversation on the topic of menopause and the difficulties it can cause.
Nuffield Health Free Community Training
Free training courses from Barbican’s Nuffield health which are open to City of London residents. Great if you are a carer or if you want to learn a new skill!
City Advice Latest Flyer
‘Sainsfreeze’
Sainsbury’s opened the first of its kind walk-in freezer store at the end of last month.
Did you know that the average family wastes £60 a month through food waste? That’s a whopping £720 per year. Sainsbury’s have published lots of handy tips on how you can save money on your groceries, while also reducing food waste!
We’ll be keeping an eye open for more of these useful articles and pop ups from Sainsbury’s. Check out the article on freezer tips here.
Healthwatch October Newsletter
Check out the latest Healthwatch City of London October Newsletter here.
City Advice Cost of Living Event
Smokefree City & Hackney
Smokefree City & Hackney launches Stoptober 2022 campaign
We aim to help people to quit by giving them the confidence to give it a go.
Research suggests that many people are scared to give quitting a go. They are worried about failing, they feel uncertain about who they will be if they are not a smoker.
With support and medication (or an e-cigarette) we have helped 1000s of people to quit. That is why we are saying, ‘You’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober’.
A year and a half ago, Chase Burton, a Hackney Resident found that he has what it takes to quit. His smokefree advisor supported him and helped him to find the nicotine replacement therapy that suited him best. Chase says of smoking, “I enjoyed it. You know it’s bad for you and that it can kill you, but the nicotine makes you feel damn good! I definitely used smoking to calm me down even though I was thinking in my head ‘this is no good for you.’
Now he hasn’t smoked for a year and a half, Chase feels healthier both physically and mentally: “My chest is much better, no more morning cough… For anyone who is a long-term smoker like I used to be, I would definitely say do it … I’m happy that it worked for me and I’m happy with the service: I would 100% recommend the stop smoking service to anyone who asks!”
If you smoke, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health, allowing you to start moving better, breathe more easily – and giving you more money to spend. Join the thousands of others and start your quitting journey this October
For support to quit contact
Smokefree City & Hackney
0800 046 9946
www.smokefreecityandhackney.org
Staying Steady Health Day at Golden Lane
