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February 2024
City Advice February Hours
Carers Survey for City and Hackney Dementia Alliance Board
The City & Hackney Dementia Alliance Board is a group of statutory and voluntary sector organisations and people with lived experience of dementia. They work collaboratively to identify gaps and improve services for people with dementia and their families.
They would like to hear about your experiences of services and support as a carer of someone with dementia and have prepared a survey for carers to complete. The information you give will help them understand your situation and needs. It will also help them understand where services are working well or where changes might be needed to improve the support you are offered.
To complete the survey please click on this link: https://forms.office.com/e/6RjvbeXVtq
If you leave your name and contact details at the end of the survey we will be able to tell you our findings and how they have made a difference.
Freedom 65 Haircuts- Discount on haircuts for over-65s
Leonard And Michael Barbers are offering the Freedom 65 Haircut, for customers over 65. Haircuts for over 65s are now at a reduced price of £18 rather than the standard £26. They also offer a discount card where the fifth haircut is completely free. Leonard and Michael Barbers are located at 1-2 Poppins Court Fleet Street, London EC4A 4AX. It is a walk in service, Monday to Friday 9-6pm. Cash or Card. They are predominantly a men’s barbers but can offer a women’s service if you book in advance.
For more information please contact 020 7353 2131 or email: tom@leonardandmichael.co.uk
New Dial-a-Ride booking system
A new app based Dial-a-Ride system will now be available to download and use from Monday 20th November onwards.
Dial-a-Ride is a vital free service that supports older and disabled Londoners, to get them to where they need to be. The new app-based Dial-a-Ride booking system, offers members and caregivers access to an additional channel to the existing telephone booking system and allows members to book journeys and manage their bookings.
What are the changes?
The new app will improve the accessibility and efficiency of the service with customers being able to book more quickly, track where their driver is, update any details related to their ride, and cancel a trip without having to call the contact centre. Dial-a-Ride have recently extended the operating hours of the service, meaning their service operates until midnight on all nights of the week.
Who is eligible for Dial-a-Ride?
You have to become a member to use Dial-a-Ride. Eligiblity criteria and how to apply can be found here.
Further detials about making bookings with Dial-a-Ride can be found here.
New information page on the Government job help website tailored for those working and caring for family, friends and/or neighbours.
The page encompasses details on caregiving support, financial assistance, advice, employer support, and additonal resources. Check out the page here!
We are recruiting volunteers! Get in touch with the team if you are interested in volunteering for We Swim Barbican at info@weswim.club
Healthwatch City of London is looking for new Trustees!
Healthwatch City of London is committed to working with all residents including children and young people, those with disabilities and City Workers.
Trustees are appointed for a term of four years with the option of applying for a further term. Trustees are required to attend board meetings at least eight times a year of which one should be AGM and another the strategic ‘Away-Day’.
We welcome applications from anyone who lives or works in the City of London. It is an unpaid role that can look excellent on a CV. Healthwatch CoL are looking to diversify their board and welcome younger applicants to apply! It is also a flexible role that can fit around your other responsibilities.
To ask for information on the trustee position and how to apply for the role, contact Gail at gail@healthwatchcityoflondon.org.uk
Family Lives Wellbeing Service
Providence Row: Peer Mentor Roles
*Home Help Service (now available for City residents!)*
We are so pleased to share that the amazing Home Help Service from Age UK East London is now available for City residents! It is a paid for service at £25 per hour, and you can organise to see the same friendly face each week. The minimum commitment is one hour a week. They are a brilliant team and can help you with all sorts of tasks at home, such as phone calls and post, going with you to appointments, food shopping, picking up prescriptions, and much much more!
Get in touch to see if this is the right service for you today on 020 3011 1241 or homeandcare@ageukeastlondon.org.uk. The City Connections team are also very happy to answer any questions you might have about the service and to connect you with them.
City Nail Cutting Service
Information on the new free toenail cutting service for the elderly and disabled, provided by Hoxton Health, for City residents. Don’t forget to book your appointment on 020 7739 2533.
December 2023
Carers Survey for City and Hackney Dementia Alliance Board
The City & Hackney Dementia Alliance Board is a group of statutory and voluntary sector organisations and people with lived experience of dementia. They work collaboratively to identify gaps and improve services for people with dementia and their families.
They would like to hear about your experiences of services and support as a carer of someone with dementia and have prepared a survey for carers to complete. The information you give will help them understand your situation and needs. It will also help them understand where services are working well or where changes might be needed to improve the support you are offered.
To complete the survey please click on this link: https://forms.office.com/e/6RjvbeXVtq
If you leave your name and contact details at the end of the survey we will be able to tell you our findings and how they have made a difference.
City Advice Christmas Hours and New Year Plans
City Advice will close at 12 noon on Friday 22nd Dec and reopen on Tuesday 2nd Jan. There will be no service during these times and anyone with an emergency should check the local authority website for details of emergency provision. People can call us from 10am on Tuesday 2nd of Jan.
We will have fewer staff from Monday 18th Dec to Fri 5th Jan so please be aware there may be a delay in responding to referrals, emails or calls.
To get in touch please phone 020 7392 2919 or email city.advice@toynbeehall.org.uk
LIFT Focus Group
Earn £30 – take part in a focus group for City of London community members.
We are looking for members of the local community to take part in a focus group for audience research for LIFT FESTIVAL 2024, London International Festival of Theatre. You will be paid £30 to attend a friendly in-person group discussion about the festival’s communication strategy. We are particularly interested in talking to you if you are not a regular theatre attendee. Please fill in the short form below with an express of interest and we will get back to you if you are selected.
Short form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY5DZS6
The focus groups are taking place at:
*You will only need to attend one of them.
The Ralph Perring Centre (Golden Lane Estate), Monday 11th December, 4 – 5pm
OR
Portsoken Community Centre, Monday 11th December, 5:45 – 6:45pm
For more information or if you need help completing the survey, please email: laura@liftfestival.com
Freedom 65 Haircuts- Discount on haircuts for over-65s
Leonard And Michael Barbers are offering the Freedom 65 Haircut, for customers over 65. Haircuts for over 65s are now at a reduced price of £18 rather than the standard £26. They also offer a discount card where the fifth haircut is completely free. Leonard and Michael Barbers are located at 1-2 Poppins Court Fleet Street, London EC4A 4AX. It is a walk in service, Monday to Friday 9-6pm. Cash or Card. They are predominantly a men’s barbers but can offer a women’s service if you book in advance.
For more information please contact 020 7353 2131 or email: tom@leonardandmichael.co.uk
Creative Energy Club- Saturday 9th December
New Dial-a-Ride booking system
A new app based Dial-a-Ride system will now be available to download and use from Monday 20th November onwards.
Dial-a-Ride is a vital free service that supports older and disabled Londoners, to get them to where they need to be. The new app-based Dial-a-Ride booking system, offers members and caregivers access to an additional channel to the existing telephone booking system and allows members to book journeys and manage their bookings.
What are the changes?
The new app will improve the accessibility and efficiency of the service with customers being able to book more quickly, track where their driver is, update any details related to their ride, and cancel a trip without having to call the contact centre. Dial-a-Ride have recently extended the operating hours of the service, meaning their service operates until midnight on all nights of the week.
Who is eligible for Dial-a-Ride?
You have to become a member to use Dial-a-Ride. Eligiblity criteria and how to apply can be found here.
Further detials about making bookings with Dial-a-Ride can be found here.
New information page on the Government job help website tailored for those working and caring for family, friends and/or neighbours.
The page encompasses details on caregiving support, financial assistance, advice, employer support, and additonal resources. Check out the page here!
St Giles Book Fair- 15th November-3rd December
Together Better, The Neaman Practice
Join Yasmin at the Together Better Coffee Mornings 10:30am-12:30pm.
The Neaman Practice: 15 Halfmoon Ct, Barbican, London, EC1A 7HF
For more information, please email: yasmin.kauser@vchackney.org
Dragon Cafe in the City
The next Dragon Cafe in the City day will be on Wednesday 6th December!
Keep an eye out for future details on our website.
We Swim Barbican
We’re delighted to announce that WeSwim’s third club is at Golden Lane Leisure Centre in the City Of London. If you have any general questions about swimming with WeSwim you can view them here.
Where?
Golden Lane Leisure Centre is based at Fann St, Fane Lane, Golden Lane Estate, London EC1Y 0SH, 0.2 miles from Barbican Station and is a multi-sport community sports centre. There are steps or a pedestrian ramp to access to the leisure centre, with level access once inside. Access to the pool is via a ladder or chair hoist. Lockers require a padlock. We have dedicated use of the 20m pool, where you will be supported by our team of friendly, enthusiastic and trained volunteers, providing a safe, private environment to swim in.
When?
The weekly session will be held on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm. After your swim there will be an opportunity to chat to other swimmers and volunteers over a well earned refreshments in the swimming pool reception.
Who?
The sessions and community at WeSwim Barbican will be led by a fabulous committee, who will also act as our safeguarding officers and will manage a team of volunteers to support our swimmers.
Cost?
We ask swimmers for a £2.00 contribution per session to help support the on-going operation of the club. If you have worries about being able to pay this on a regular basis please talk to tash@weswim.club.
Interested? Register today!
If you are interested in swimming with us and are over 18 years old then to register your interest in sessions online please use the link below. If you are unable to submit the online form or have questions not covered by our FAQs page, please contact tracey@weswim.club.
We are recruiting volunteers! Get in touch with the team if you are interested in volunteering for We Swim Barbican at info@weswim.club
Healthwatch City of London is looking for new Trustees!
Healthwatch City of London is committed to working with all residents including children and young people, those with disabilities and City Workers.
Trustees are appointed for a term of four years with the option of applying for a further term. Trustees are required to attend board meetings at least eight times a year of which one should be AGM and another the strategic ‘Away-Day’.
We welcome applications from anyone who lives or works in the City of London. It is an unpaid role that can look excellent on a CV. Healthwatch CoL are looking to diversify their board and welcome younger applicants to apply! It is also a flexible role that can fit around your other responsibilities.
To ask for information on the trustee position and how to apply for the role, contact Gail at gail@healthwatchcityoflondon.org.uk
Family Lives Wellbeing Service
Providence Row: Peer Mentor Roles
*Home Help Service (now available for City residents!)*
We are so pleased to share that the amazing Home Help Service from Age UK East London is now available for City residents! It is a paid for service at £25 per hour, and you can organise to see the same friendly face each week. The minimum commitment is one hour a week. They are a brilliant team and can help you with all sorts of tasks at home, such as phone calls and post, going with you to appointments, food shopping, picking up prescriptions, and much much more!
Get in touch to see if this is the right service for you today on 020 3011 1241 or homeandcare@ageukeastlondon.org.uk. The City Connections team are also very happy to answer any questions you might have about the service and to connect you with them.
City Nail Cutting Service
Information on the new free toenail cutting service for the elderly and disabled, provided by Hoxton Health, for City residents. Don’t forget to book your appointment on 020 7739 2533.
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