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EAST LOCALITY – COMMUNITY FOCUS WEEKLY BULLETIN 160

Date: 05/07/2019 EVENTS

Family Fun Fete – Sunbeams (page 2)

Community Clean Up – Great Yarmouth Waterways (page 2)

Healthwatch AGM – (page 3)

Mapping Norwich’s LGBT+ Past (page 4)

Norfolk Disability Pride (pages 5 & 6)

Mental Health Awareness Art Exhibition (page 7) GRANTS

Grants Programme for Inter Faith Week 2019 (page 8) DIRECTORY

Norfolk Community Directory (page 8) RESOURCES NEEDED

Baby First (page 9) SUPPORT SERVICES

Time Norfolk Great Yarmouth Launch (page 10)

Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board Self-Neglect and Hoarding Strategy (page 10)

Starlight Friendship Group (page 11)

Health Information Week - services advertised as part of this campaign (page 12) VACANCIES

Great Yarmouth Borough Council Property Officer – Maternity Leave Post (page 12) TRAINING

Zero Suicide Alliance – online training (page 13)

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EVENTS

Source: Sunbeams Play

Community Clean Up in the Waterways Park on Friday 19th July between 12pm and 3pm. Source: Sadie Charles, GYBC

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“Healthwatch Norfolk will be hosting their Annual General Meeting and Showcase event at The Forum, on Wednesday 17 th July from 9:30am-3pm. Our focus for the event will be "The Future of the NHS & Social Care in Norfolk" and you will be able to put your questions to a panel. The panel will include the following key Health & Social Care leaders:

- Imelda Remond, Chief Executive, Healthwatch England

- David Edwards, Chair, Healthwatch Norfolk - Dr Louise Smith, Director of Public Health for Norfolk - Prof. Nancy Fontaine - Chief Nurse, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital - Patrick Johnson - Chief Transformation Officer, Queen Elizabeth Hospital,

King's Lynn

Throughout the day we will be showcasing our work in the Atrium at The Forum, together with other organisations in the health & social care sector in Norfolk. We have five spaces remaining for organisations who would like to showcase on the day; if you would like to apply for a free space, please contact: enquiries@healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk or call 01953 856029. Please let us know if you would like to attend by signing up via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatch-norfolk-annual-general-meeting-showcase-tickets-59318660711 This event will also be signed. Source: ASSD team, NCC

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Source: ASSD team, NCC

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Source: ASSD team, NCC

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Event open to all, also looking for artists to exhibit

Source: Pippa Gregory, MIND

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GRANTS

The Grant Programme for Inter Faith Week 2019 Small Grants Programme for events organised by and for young people focused around Inter Faith Week 10-17 November 2019 The Trust will be awarding small grants up to £800.00 for organisations running events or projects connected with Inter Faith Week 2019. Grants are awarded for proposals for inter-faith activities by children and young people from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and other faiths and those of no formal faith in understanding and co-operation. The age range for young people is 11-25 years. Priority will be given to projects which:

Actively involve young people in planning, running, and evaluation of the project.

Promote positive action i.e. young people from different backgrounds coming together to address shared problems like improving green spaces.

Are run by non-statutory organisations, such as youth clubs, scout/guide groups, local voluntary and community organisations.

Grants can provide part-funding. Grants are not available for converting young people to a different faith. Grants are given only to UK based organisations and are given for the agreed purposes set out in the completed grant application form. Grants are for use in accordance with the Trust’s charitable objectives. The Inter Faith Youth Trust as funder takes no responsibility for carrying out the work. For more information and application form - http://www.ifyouthtrust.org.uk/ Deadline for applications: 24 August 2019

DIRECTORY

Is your organisation or service registered on the Norfolk Community Directory:

Visit the Norfolk County Council website - https://communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk/

and click on the link to add your service

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RESOURCES

New service in need of resources, particularly Moses Baskets

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SUPPORT SERVICES

TimeNorfolk are counting down the days to their official launch on Tuesday 9th July at The Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Gt. Yarmouth, NR30 1NW. We are excited about bringing hope to men and women who have experienced any type of pregnancy loss including miscarriage, stillbirth, termination and support to women with unplanned or complicated pregnancies or have any other pregnancy related issues. We look forward to becoming a part of the community in Great Yarmouth. Referrals can be made either by telephoning 0333 3058552 or visiting our website and referring using our website referral form on www.timenorfolk.org.uk For general enquiries please call 01 603 482732. Source: Lesley Bradfield, Time Norfolk

https://norfolkandsuffolkcaresupport.co.uk/news/latest-news/nsab-self-neglect-hoarding-strategy-updated-version-published

NSAB Self-neglect & Hoarding strategy updated version published

Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) has published an updated version of its Self-neglect & Hoarding strategy. The new version (2.1) includes changes to help clarify section 3 - A multi-agency approach via the Early Help Hubs, and refreshed contacts in Appendix 8. More here: https://norfolkandsuffolkcaresupport.co.uk/news/latest-news/nsab-self-neglect-hoarding-strategy-updated-version-published

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Source: ASSD team, NCC

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Source: Libraries Newsletter

VACANCIES

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL HOUSING OPTIONS SERVICE

Property Officer 1 x full time permanent temporary Maternity Leave post 37 HOURS PER WEEK

BAND 5: £21,074 - £23,866

We are looking for a Property Officer to work full-time for 6 months on a temporary basis within the Housing Options Team. The work as a Property Officer in the Housing Options service is to manage the Council’s temporary accommodation stock, lead in the development of private sector options for customers and the allocation of social housing. Part of this role would involve you being the first point of contact for our households in temporary accommodation so; we are looking for an applicant who has an understanding of homelessness and housing issues in the Borough. It would also be of an advantage, if you had experience of working within the private housing sector. Ideally you will have a flexible approach when dealing with a vulnerable client group. You will need to be assertive and be able to give clear instructions whilst, also having a caring and sympathetic approach to the needs of the client group. There will also be times when you will need to be persuasive of others. You will need to have the ability to be able to work under pressure and prioritise your workload in order to meet tight deadlines ensuring that you record details of conversations and inspections on our computerized records system. You will need a driving license and access to your own vehicle for work purpose. Closing date: Friday 12th July 2019 Interview will be held W/C 15th July 2019 If you require any further information about these post contact Housing Options Manager’s Caroline Adams 01493 846287 or Sheree Grimmer 01493 846455.

We offer a competitive salary, a number of work related benefits, attractive terms and conditions and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can apply online at gybc.engageats.co.uk. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The Council operates an equal opportunities policy and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Source: Sheree Grimmer, GYBC Housing

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TRAINING