Nottingham Community Network
Linking the voluntary sector and neighbourhood renewal
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Open for business
Our next open meeting is on Monday. It will focus on health and social care and particularly how self directed support might be an opportunity (or a threat?) to voluntary groups in the city. There'll also be the usual catch up on what One Nottingham's board and theme partnerships are working on, and how you can get involved.
Monday 14 July 2.00pm - 4.30pm at the Voluntary Action Centre, 7 Mansfield Road
The Guardian public services awards
Our public services have come a long way, and there is much to celebrate. The Guardian Public Services Awards, now in their fifth year, have quickly become established as the leading celebration of excellence among organisations commissioning or providing services, whether they themselves sit in the public, private or voluntary sector.
The deadline for nominations is 18 July. Find out more.
Communities in control
This is what government is saying about their new community empowerment white paper Communities in control: real people, real power.
To help you understand what governement means, Urban Forum have produced this easy-to-read guide.
Kulture College
Local community group Nubian Link is recruiting up to 15 youngsters to participate in an innovative week of activities this summer. Kulture College is a summer school designed especially for African Caribbean and Dual Heritage people aged 12-15 providing them with a week of experiences that celebrates their rich cultural heritage. Get involved.
Dunkirk and Lenton are in the money!
Dunkirk and Lenton Partnership Forum have some small grants available for local groups. Grants of up to £500 are available for groups or projects taking place in Dunkirk and Lenton which fit in with the Forum’s overall aims of working towards improving Dunkirk and Lenton for a broad range of people to live and work. Applications need to be submitted by Friday 22 August with decisions made in the first week in September by an independent panel. The money must be spent by the end of February.
Guidance notes
Application form
To discuss your application, contact Steph Knowles, Forum Manager, Dunkirk and Lenton Partnership Forum on 0115 941 9525 or email coordinator@dunkirkandlenton.co.uk
Carers' strategy
City Council's Adult Services, Housing and Health are currently consulting on their draft carers' strategy. They are seeking as many views as possible on the strategy. Read the Carers' Strategy.
If you would like to forward your views please can you do this by the 29 August, to Norma.Warner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Health and wellbeing
The joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA) shows the health and wellbeing status of local communities. It defines where inequalities exist, using local knowledge and evidence from local projects. Get a full update here.
Citizen's Health Panel
Nottingham City Primary Care Trust (PCT) is inviting local people to help it develop and improve health services in the city. The Nottingham Citizens’ Health Panel will be made up of patients and members of the public who want to give their opinions and comments about local health services so that changes and improvements can be made. Panel members may be asked to complete four questionnaires each year for the PCT and to attend occasional focus groups, so that the NHS in Nottingham can gather their views.
If you'd like to be on the panel, phone 0115 912 3320 or email citizenspanel@nottinghamcity-pct.nhs.uk. You must be a city resident, or be registered with a city GP.
One East Midlands
East Midlands Single Platform is now officially One East Midlands, as launched at their conference on 30 June. You can visit their new website www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk where you'll find details of their new board.
Who are they? One East Midlands is the regional voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisation for the East Midlands. They work in partnership with stakeholders from throughout the VCS and beyond to ensure that the VCS is actively and genuinely engaged with key regional bodies and other partners from across the public, statutory, business and social enterprise sectors.
Funding Flash
The Funding Flash website has been updated - more funding available, plus photos from our Small Grants Celebration Event in June. www.fundingflash.btik.com
Jobs
Charity Sector Jobs - www.charitysectorjobs.com
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