A jam-packed edition connecting people in Kensington & Chelsea working to reduce digital exclusion in the borough, sharing knowledge and identifying collaborative opportunities so that we can make a bigger difference for residents.
Announcements
Drive change at the Council by joining a new Independent Advisory Panel
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The Council recently published their Social Investment Report for 2023-24, which looks at the social value connected with their decision-making - how places, services and goods impact local residents in terms of life satisfaction, wellbeing and quality of life, instead of just financially.
Woman’s Trust are delighted to share information about specialist services for young women aged 16-25 years, including their next block of workshops scheduled to start this May.
Services include:
Little Venice Sports Centre, W2 1ND (indoor venue)
This new programme from Chelsea FC Foundation will start on Thursday 24 April. It is aimed at children aged 12-16, who would benefit from taking part in inclusive football in a supported environment, with or without a disability or additional needs.
City Bridge Foundation have announced a new 10 year funding policy, Standing with Londoners, accompanied by a report of the same name. The strategy will focus on "changing the systems that keep people marginalised, while also addressing the issues communities face right now".
Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council has partnered with NHS North West London to deliver new pop up health hubs so that residents can access free adult health checks and opportunities to vaccinate their children against MMR.
ADKC is a user-led Disabled People’s Organisation working to support disabled people to live independently and campaign for equal rights for disabled people. To find out more about the projects below and more, visit their website.
Do you work or volunteer in your community? Are you passionate about making your neighbourhood more resilient to climate risks and extreme weather events?
Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are recommissioning the older peoples’ day opportunity services across the Bi-Borough area to offer a wide range of flexible services that can adapt to people’s changing needs whilst offering targeted support where required.
This network supports care-experienced NHS staff of all ages.
Peer support plays a vital role in boosting well-being and connecting with others who have similar experiences can help build self-esteem, confidence, and lasting friendships.
Do With is a network of people and organisations calling for a radical shift in the public sector from ‘doing to’ to ‘doing with’.
Aims include: