01/06/2023
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
18/05/2023
More Mental Health Awareness Week activities in Islington
We’re now halfway through Mental Health Awareness Week, please see other activities and events taking place this week that you, your colleagues and the residents you work with might want to get involved with. Read down to the end so that you don’t miss anything!!! Please find info on health...18/05/2023
New online mental health training for June
Three great new online courses by Camden & Islington are scheduled for individuals connected to Camden or Islington: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Suicide Awareness Training and Managing Suicidal Conversations. The MHFA course is a 4-session course. Therefore, all sessions must be attended to pass the course. To register for a...15/05/2023
Mental Health Awareness Week – 15th to the 21st May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week starts today. Join and spread the word about anxiety and what things can help. Read more about why anxiety is this year’s theme here. Find out how to get involved, download resources and read tips about how to cope with feelings of anxiety here. Islington local...11/05/2023
Funding Update
The Sackler Trust The Sackler Trust supports charitable activities in medical science, healthcare, and access to education and the arts, as well as supporting community organisations, heritage sites and projects promoting social good. There are no deadlines for submission, and the application will be...10/05/2023
May Local Wellbeing Network Meetings
After some fantastic meetings, we’re excited to welcome you back for May’s Local Wellbeing Network meetings! The aim of the meetings are to connect all local services, groups and organisations Collaborate and co-deliver initiatives to tackle local health inequalities Capture community voice, ensuring no one gets left behind Agree priorities...10/05/2023
Upcoming Mental Health training as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
As many of you know, Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place between 15 – 21 May 2023. This year’s theme is ‘anxiety’ and several free courses are on offer to enable us to support our colleagues and residents experiencing poor mental health due to several factors. Please help us...21/04/2023
VCS Public Health key messages
First key message – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2023 April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life. The 5 symptoms to watch out for include: Bleeding from your bottom or...18/04/2023
Funding Update
City Bridge Trust – Anchor Programme The Anchor Programme can provide £50-£150k per year to eligible organisations for 7-10 years. To receive funding, organisations must demonstrate a strong commitment to equitable practice and addressing the marginalisation and discrimination experienced by those with intersecting identities. The Anchor Programme has been co-designed...18/04/2023