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Last Updated: 13/05/09
Consultation
1. NHS Queens Park and West Castle Bedford Consultation
NHS Bedfordshire is sending a DVD and questionnaire to several thousand households in the Queens Park and west Castle areas of Bedford to tell them what they want from local health services.
They have been translated into several foreign languages with sign language and audiotapes also available. Drop-in sessions for those who are unable to view the DVD at home are being arranged at local centres.
Results from the questionnaire will be used to develop a range of possible options to improve and extend local health services, which will be subject to a 12-week public consultation at the end of June.
To arrange an interview or for more info contact the NHS Bedfordshire press office on 01234 795947 or visit the NHS Bedfordshire website.
Events
1. Safeguarding the Future: Children Matter East conference
The Annual Conference of the East of England's Children and Young People's VCS Forum is covering Safeguarding, Partnership and Integrated Working.
Date: Tuesday 16th June
Venue: Airside Suite, Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
Click to see the programme and booking form. Return booking forms to admin@cover-east.org or fax to 01799 532899.
2. Funding Fayre
The Bedfordshire & Luton Funding Network are running a Funding Fayre, a free one-day event, that consists of a mixture of information stands and workshops.
It offers a chance to meet funders, find out about their priorities and how your project might fit, find out how to apply and brush up on your fundraising skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet other voluntary and community groups.
Date: Wednesday 17th June, 1.00 – 6.30pm
Venue: The Corn Exchange, St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL
For a brochure and booking form, click here.
Click here to book now!
3. Vetting & Barring Scheme Information Roadshow
The Home Office has organised an event to disseminate information on the Vetting & Barring Scheme.
Date: 5 June 09
Venue: Newmarket (TBC)
Registrations will start on Monday 18th May via the ISA website:
http://www.isa-gov.org.uk
Funding
1. Streetcred applications
The first round of Streetcred funding for Bedford Borough Council applicants is now available.
Click here for further information and an application form. The closing date is 4pm, Friday 15th May.
Please contact June Hickman if you have any queries:
email: June.Hickman@bedford.gov.uk
or tel: 01234 228175 (42175)
2. Small Organisations Tender Fund
A joint project of Futurebuilders England and the National Programme for Third Sector Commissioning is available to help small third sector organisations win tenders to run public services or build their capacity to bid for contracts.
Grants will be offered for up to 10% of a contract value, with a maximum of £15,000.
Click here to find out more.
3. o2 It’s Your Community awards
The o2 It’s Your Community awards support projects that bring together and benefit local communities.
Awards of up to £1000 are granted every month.
Click here to find out more.
4. Family Fund
Family Fund gives grants to low-income families to meet the additional needs of caring for a severely disable child.
Grants relate to the additional needs of the child and the stress of everyday life for the family.
Click here to find out more.
5. Learning Launchpad Fund
Delivered by the Young Foundation in partnership with independent education foundation Edge, the fund invests in projects designed to change the lives of young people from disadvantaged communities across Britain.
Up to £30,000 is available when starting out with a new idea.
Up to £100,000 is available when wanting to grow an idea.
Click here to find out more.
Information
1. ‘Keeping it Safe’ Toolkit
The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) have launched ‘Keeping it Safe’, a practical toolkit which helps managers to develop their safeguarding policy and practice.
Keeping it Safe is a unique and comprehensive resource, endorsed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families that approaches young people’s safety and child protection issues from a young person’s perspective.
The toolkit is essential for all those that work with children and young people. Discounts available on bulk purchases.
Click here to view the flyer and booking form.
2. Safeguarding Children Information Update
The Safeguarding Children Information and Consultancy Services has issued an information update.
Click here to view.
3. HIV Support Group
Cafph (Centre for all families positive health) have a support group for people affected by HIV and ask you to circulate and display to raise awareness. Click for the leaflet and poster.
4. Central Beds Structure
Voluntary and Community Action have information on the re-organisation of the Local Government and the new Central Bedfordshire Council’s structure and services on their website.
Click here to view.
5. Children’s Trust Boards
With the recent change to the new unitary authorities the Bedfordshire County Council Children & Young Peoples Strategic Partnership is being replaced by a Children’s Trust Board for each area.
The government is encouraging all councils to set up a Children’s Trust to ensure an integrated approach to Children’s Services.
Click here for DCSF information on Children’s Trust Boards.
Training
1. Training Opportunities
Central Beds Council have spaces available for the specialist training courses on the following dates:
- Domestic Abuse - Working with Perpetrators
21st April, 9.30am - 4pm
- Domestic Abuse - Post Seperation & Stalking
6th May, 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Domestic Abuse - Risk Assessment & Risk Management
6th May, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
For more information, contact Sarah Clark:
Email: Sarah.Clark@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
or Tel: 0300 300 8103
Click here for more information regarding courses available through the partnership.
2. CVS Training
The Community & Voluntary Service (CVS) are delivering the following training courses:
- Risk Assessment – 3 June 09
- Support and Supervision of Staff – 11 June 09
- Considering Incorporation? – 24 June 09
- Monitoring and Evaluation – 2 June 09
All courses will take place at CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford.
Contact Jan Warnier for more information:
Email: jan@yourcvs.org
or Tel: 01234 354366
3. VCA Training
Voluntary and Community Action are delivering the following training courses:
- Volunteers Co-ordinators Networking Event – 12 June 09
- Basic First Aid – 23 & 30 June 09 (2 part course-evenings)
- Basic First Aid – 13 October 09, 9.30 – 1.30pm
- Basic First Aid – 4 & 11 Feb 2010 (2 part course-evenings)
All courses will take place at Voluntary and Community Action, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
Contact Kim Mead for more information:
Email: training@action-southbeds.org.uk
or
Tel: 01525 850559
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