Covid-19: how can we use this opportunity to value carers?
2020-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
The advocacy Project invites you to online lecture with Sonia Benitez.
Over 7 million people in the UK care for a loved one who has an illness or disability. Research suggests this number is increasing dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic. Caring is rarely something that is planned for and carers often put their own life and wellbeing on hold to support their loved one.
It’s essential that as a society, we make caring visible and we give the right support.
Sonia will share her experiences of the impacts carers are facing because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the issues lockdown has highlighted include isolation, importance of access to technology, impact on mental health and lack of respite.
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VCS Safety Planning Tools and Tips Exchange session
2020-07-08 11:30 - 13:00
Many organisations have requested guidelines so that they can safely deliver services to children and young people in parks, open spaces, youth and community setting.
There is a need for clarity about how to keep service users and the workforce safe.
Organisations need to assess risk and make reasonable adjustments to adapt and adjust the service opening times. Young people may take it in turn to access. The VCS require resources for PPE and information about quotas permitted. Several VCS organisations have already created safety plans in response to Covid-19 and are willing to share the tools.
The VCS children’s workforce are invited to an online peer to peer session to share safety plans, tips and tools to resume activities in parks, youth and community settings.
The VCS Safety Planning Tools and Tips Exchange sessions work best when two people take the lead.
If you would like to share your safety plan and lead a short session do contact Kristine to discuss your contribution by 1 July: Kristine@hcvs.org.uk.

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Hackney Wick Forum
2020-07-23 09:30 - 11:00
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney.
The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council.
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Hackney Central Forum
2020-07-27 09:30 - 11:00

Dalston Forum
2020-07-30 09:30 - 11:00
