The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) gives most of its old IT gear to charities like the Good Things Foundation. But now, we’ve found some extra tech that can go to local organisations.

The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) warmly invites VCSE organisations working directly with communities or in social care to their design sprints, aimed at bringing innovations to health and social care for Londoners. These design sprints are part of LOTI's Sandbox, launched in October 2024. You can read more about the Sandbox here: https://loti.london/blog/bringing-local-authority-sandbox-to-life/

According to local health data, approximately 10-15% of the population aged 65 and above in north west London are living with moderate to severe frailty. This equates to roughly 160,000 individuals who require comprehensive and proactive care.

In order to proactively support the population, NHS North West London wish to make sure there is a high quality and equitable community frailty service across that is accessible for all residents aged over 18 and registered with a north west London GP practice.

ACEVO and NCVO are working with the Department for Cu

RBKC's directory brings together information and guidance for Kensington and Chelsea families and the professionals working with them.

The Family Information Hub has been co-produced with local families and professionals and it contains information for four distinct groups: 

Whatever kind of experience residents have had with NHS services or staff, they would love to hear from those who have used the NHS 111 or Out-of-Hours Service. 

The NHS are asking residents to give feedback on any improvements, concerns, or compliments.

NHS 111 – makeusbetter.net/london111/ 
NHS Out of Hours - makeusbetter.net/outofhours/ 

Community Corner is a service run by the NHS aiming to combat social isolation and help people to live well in their communities.

Every Thursday at Violet Melchett, the NHS run activities to promote health and wellbeing, including art, yoga and mindfulness classes.

For more information, please click here.
 

Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) have released a document setting out updates to the London Safeguarding Children Procedure for September 2024.

To view the document, click here.
 

RBKC are looking for people to join as an Independent Visitor and positively impact the lives of children and young people in care (ages 10-25). By providing a consistent, supportive, and fun presence,  Independent Visitors help build their confidence and create lasting memories. This role has been described as life-changing, offering volunteers a chance to be truly valued and make a difference.

The Caring Hands Project is a culturally specific health project for Sub-Saharan African residents of North Kensington. Providing arts & crafts, coffee and tea mornings, walking groups and cooking of healthy African food.

For more information, click here to view the flyer.