Halton & St Helens Voluntary And Community Action

NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has started a 12 week consultation regarding its ‘Care at the Chemist’ scheme and wants to hear the views of the public as it reviews the future of the scheme.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/care -chemist-consultat…

Citizens Advice Halton is conducting a very short (5min) survey that will really help them and their partners understand how they can better support Halton families experiencing parental conflict. All participants in the survey will be put into a draw for one of three £20 shopping vouchers.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/quic k-survey-reducing-…

The Alfred Shaw Trust Fund is now open for applications and the closing date is 30 August 2019. The fund supports groups working in the Runcorn area on projects that help children, vulnerable adults and the elderly.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/alfr ed-shaw-trust-fund…

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is looking for 10 enthusiastic, skilled young people to volunteer to support, challenge and inform the work of her office and the wider criminal justice system. The role will last for 12 months and is open to those aged between 16 and 24, who live, work or study in Merseyside.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/poli ce-commissioner-la…

St Helens & District Group of Diabetes UK are a friendly group offering information and support to people living with diabetes, those at risk of developing it and anyone who wants to find out more about the condition. Meetings are free to attend and they have a good selection of information on diabetes available. The new program of meetings is now out...
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/diab etes-uk-new-progra…

Halton & St Helens VCA has been asked to support Runcorn GP Practices with some important engagement work. GP Practices play an important role in their community and many people cherish the relationship they have with their GP Practice. Local Practices have recognised that they need to adapt to preserve this important relationship at a time when demand for their services is increasing. In Runcorn, the R-Health project has been set up to achieve this.
The R-Health project involves all six GP Practices working together learning from one another, sharing expertise & experiences and exploring new ways of delivering GP services in Runcorn.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/r-he alth-access-survey

Police are urging Cheshire residents to be vigilant after a bank in Widnes was notified of seven of its customers having been targeted by telephone scammers in a single day. The customers informed NatWest on Widnes Road, that they had received phone calls from people purporting to work for the bank...
https://www.victimservicescheshire.co.uk/ …/call-for-vigila…/

Carers In the NHS Workforce - This event, which will be of interest to HR teams, Directors / Deputy Directors of nursing, carer support organisations and those with a responsibility for staff health and wellbeing and staff side colleagues, is jointly hosted by VSNW and Health & Care Partnership for Cheshire & Merseyside.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/care rs-nhs-workforce

Apex Trust are recruiting for volunteers for their new initiative, "Plan Bee" coffee bar. Plan Bee coffee bar is the business arm of Apex providing employment opportunities and career advancement for people who have a criminal record. All profits made in Plan Bee are reinvested into the charity enabling them to continue to deliver great support services for our local community. Apex will provide personal development support from their IAG & Volunteer Coordinator and Peer Mentors to help get you job ready and secure paid employment...
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/apex -trust-are-recruit…

All of members provide vital services in our local communities and its great to hear that one of our members have been acknowledged by Pride of Britain awards!!! Amazing...

We would like you to take part in this 10 year study of the voluntary and community sector which is now running right across the North of England.
Whether your organisation or group is big or small, flourishing or struggling financially – or just carrying on more or less as normal – we need to hear from you.
Using the findings, Durham University will build a picture of how organisations and groups work, how they get their resources and how they are planning to work in future....
The research helps to inform national and local government, health organisations and charitable foundations so that they make good decisions on how to invest in the activity of the third sector.
The research also helps the third sector itself to show the extent and value of the work it does.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/thir d-sector-trends-no…
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Recofferee, A Chance To Pause... Addiction and recovery can be a lonely experience. This is a chance to pause and have a chat with someone in recovery about recovery in the community, Funded by the Community lottery and HBC. The first step is hardest, so talk to someone who has been there. Confidentiality and respect at all times.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/reco fferee-chance-pause

Willowbrook Hospice is inviting local people to join them on a special remembrance sailing on the River Mersey. The ‘Petals on the Mersey’ sailing will take place on Thursday 11 July at 8pm from Liverpool Pier Head. Petals and a single rose will be given to you as you board.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/hosp ice-cruise-memorie…

Do you or a family member / friend, have sight loss? If so, Vision Support may be able to help you, the Mobile Information Unit will be visiting Widnes on Thursday 20th June 10am to 3pm at Widnes Market (table in Mall) so you can call in to see what support they can offer.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/visi on-support-mobile-…

The High Sheriff and Merseyside Police fund is now live and open for applications. The maximum amount available is £2,500 and the main priority is diversionary activities for young people to reduce anti-social behaviour. The closing date is Friday 26 July but due to a limited budget the fund may close earlier when sufficient applications are received.
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/high -sheriff-and-merse…

Did you receive our latest ebulletin yesterday? If not, here's your chance to catch up on all the sector news!
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/civi crm/mailing/view…