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See also: Items for sale or hire or News about people, services and projectsModels wanted for Head Forward - West Sussex added 29.8.08
Head Forward is a new website from Mind providing guidance to mental wellbeing information and services across West Sussex. It is looking for service users who would like the chance to be one of the faces of the website? Anyone interested in attending a photoshoot in Horsham some time in September is welcome - you don't have to be stunningly beautiful/handsome, just have a great smile! Couples are also invited; photos taken will be head and shoulders only. For more information contact Steve on 01403 750165 or email steve.byhurst@mindcharity.co.uk
Volunteer Parents wanted added 19.8.08
Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support when their children are young. Home-Start Arun are looking for parents who can help to make a difference for young families by offering their own experiences. For more information contact Bridget on 01243 869611. The next Preparation Coursse starts in September.
Change4Life Campaign added 19.8.08
Many children face an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and depression in later life because of their existing lifestyles. A new campaign - Change4Life - which is supported by the Department of Health, encourages families to eat well, move more and live longer. There are already many examples of successful initiatives that encourage families to lead healthier lifestyles. Alan johnson, Secretary of State for Health, is personally writing to every identified local activist whose efforts encourage healthier eating and activity amongst children in their locality, thanking them for their support. To arrange for your local contacts to receive a letter phone 0300 123 3434 or visit www.nhs.uk/change4life
Volunteer Executive Board Members and other Volunteers wanted for Headway West Sussex added 14.7.08
Headway supports people with acquired brain injury, their families and carers. They are looking to expand their Board with members who have skills in business, finance, marketing and Human Resources; plus volunteers are needed to assist in raising funds to employ a Community Support Worker to assist existing service users, and to identify gaps in service provision. For more details contact Pam Spencer on 01403 782744 or email pamspencer@headway.fsnet.co.uk
Wheelchairs wanted for Wheels-4-Africa added 14.7.08
Wheels-4-Africa, a local charity run by West Sussex Association for the Disabled member Adrian Mills, is seeking donations of lightweight or sports wheelchairs that can be used in rough terrain, on behalf of the Terence Mills Trust. It costs £2000 to send a wheelchair to Africa. The Trust was set up in memory of his father Terence to help disabled people in Africa. Wheels-4-Africa are currently raising funds for their latest project to build a rehabilitation centre to help and support disabled people in rural areas. For more details about the charity visit www.Wheels-4-Africa.org.uk
Children needed for study into sleep added 8.7.08
MENDS: the use of melatonin in children with neuro-developmental disorders and impaired sleep, is a randomised, double-blind controlled parallel study. MCRN (Medicines for Children Research Network) is looking for children who fit the criteria. For more details contact Louise Spencer, Children's Research Practitioner at SENCE Local Research Network, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, on 020 7762 6832, email: spencl@gosh.nhs.uk or visit www.sence-mcrn.org.uk
Getting a Life - more places to go and things to do! added 8.7.08
EDCM (Every Disabled Child Matters) wants to hear directly from children and young people with disabilities about the places they like to go and things they like to do. For more details, or to get involved, visit www.edcm.org.uk/goingplaces
Happy Sunday Club, Chichester, needs volunteers added 23.6.08
Social club for up to 20 elderly people which meets most Sundays for activities including quizzes, trips out, music and dance performances, is looking for volunteers to help organise and prepare activities. For further details contact Cicely Bartram on 01243 784532.
Time for Parliament to end the legal approval of hitting children - urgent action needed added 9.6.08
The Children Are Unbeatable! Alliance are seeking support to help change the law on assault so that children have the same protection that adults take for granted, sending the clear message that hitting children is as unacceptable as hitting anyone else. They are looking for an amendment to the Children & Young Persons Bill, which is currently before the House of Commons, and are asking that as many people as possible put pressure on their MP to vote for equal protection for children. Campaign postcards are available online from www.childrenareunbeatable.org.uk
Senior Persons' Council - Horsham District Council added 9.6.08
Older residents of the Horsham district are invited to contribute ideas and concerns to the Senior Persons' Council. Established in 2005, it aims to give older people an opportunity to put forward their ideas to the District Council and to undertake their own initiatives to benefit the local community. Recent examples have included helping to produce a 'highway code for mobility scooter users' leaflet; and campaigning about the closure of local post offices. For more information about the Senior Persons' Council phone 01403 215137 or write to the Senior Persons' Council, Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RL.
Easier shopping in Horsham - new initiative added 9.6.08
A new method of providing feedback on public buildings in Horsham town centre is being piloted by Horsham District Council. Members of thep public can provide comments or concerns about accessibility of any business, public building or other service by completing a card which is available from libraries, the Access Forum, council offices and other help points, or providing online feedback at www.accesshorsham.co.uk. The Access Officer will record all feedback and reports will be sent to premises for which feedback has been received. This service is particularly useful for parents with small children and prams, the elderly, wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility or sight and hearing impairments. For more information about the scheme contact Horsham District Council's Access Officer on 01403 215648 or email contact@horsham.gov.uk
Volunteers wanted for Southlands Hospital League of Friends added 29.4.08
Volunteers are wanted to help in the tea bar and shop, ranging from 2 hours to a full morning or afternoon. They are also looking for volunteers for other smaller roles. For more information or to volunteer phone the shop manager Joy Carter, on 01273 463679.
Informal adult learning mapping exercise added 25.4.08
Mapping exercise on the provision of informal adult learning is being undertaken by Crawley Council for Voluntary Service and West Sussex County Council. They are keen to know of any learning opportunities that are taking place, particularly among under-represented groups such as BME groups, unemployed people, single parents, disadvantaged young people over 19 years, travellers, homeless people, etc. The learning could be personal development, health, family skills, community safety/groups, life skills, beauty courses, dance/drama, music, bikes, etc. If you can provide this information please email: eesipw@crawleycvs.org
Housing and Support Discussion and Networking Forum added 7.4.08
Free online discussion forum for people involved in housing-related support, including supporting people, self-directed support (personalisation, individual budgets, etc), outcomes measurement, local area agreements, housing benefit, supported housing, tendering and procurement. To register log on to www.supportsolutions.co.uk/newforum or phone 0121 707 7766/8881.
Sussex Cancer Network added 7.4.08
A group of cancer patients and carers working with professionals in the NHS to improve cancer care for everyone. The network is interested in hearing from people who have recent experience of cancer care locally, particularly people who are housebound, live in rural communities, and people from different backgrounds or cultures. They focus on issues that are important to people affected by cancer so that they can help influence things from the patient and carer perspective. Contact Caroline Huff on 01273 545447 who will put you in touch with Network members who focus on specific cancers. Members are happy to visit support groups to talk about the work they do, and they welcome new members.
West Sussex Credit Union needs pledges added 28.1.08
A Credit Union is a new way for vulnerable people living in West Sussex to save and/or borrow money. It is a savings and loan co-operative that is owned by its members with no outside shareholders. As a member you can borrow money at competitive interest rates and your savings are protected by the Financial Services and Compensation Scheme, the same protection given to customers of banks and building societies. The credit union needs 1000 pledges to enable it to start business. It is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). People can pledge their support by visiting www.westsussexcreditunion.co.uk or phoning 01903 237221.
Opportunities for Volunteering (OFV)
Scheme aiming to help local voluntary sector organisations working in health and social care areas to get more volunteers involved, particularly young and/or unemployed people. For more details visit www.dh.gov.uk
Mental Health Newsletter - articles wanted added 17.7.07
West Sussex Primary Care Trust, in collaboration with the Sussex Partnership Trust are putting together a quarterly Mental Health Newsletter to share and advertise latest news in the Western Locality area. Organisations from the voluntary sector are invited to share their news with the wider mental health care community, ie. setting up new initiatives or fundraising events - max. 200 words. Contact Jo Bocking, Senior Mental Health Development Worker, Counselling Services for Primary Care, West Sussex PCT, Bramber Building, 9 College Lane, Chichester PO19 6FX, phone 01243 815533, or email Joanne.Bocking@wsx-pct.nhs.uk;
Parents - Make Yourselves Heard Forum added 15.6.07
Forum for parents and carers of children and young people with learning difficulties and other disabilities to discuss issues affecting them. It is a chance for parents to have greater involvement in decisions about current services, the support offered or planned changes; share experiences with other parents; and a voice to help ensure children are fully included in society and have access to the support and facilities necessary to sustain and improve their well-being. The forum meets every three months and take place alternately at Southern Area Professional Centre, Glebeside Road, Worthing and Mid Sussex Area Professional Centre, Clarence Road, Horsham. For more details phone 0845 075 1008 or email parent.forum@westsussex.gov.uk
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