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See also: Items for sale or hire or News about people, services and projectsFair Play for Children - CRB Survey and Anti-Teen Device Poll added 24.11.08
National organisation dedicated to advancing the Child's Right to Play, founded in 1972. They are asking employers, groups, etc, using CRB disclosures about their child protection practice since they started using CRB, or have had them undertaken, to complete a survey, results of which will be passed on to the Criminal Records Bureau and the Home Office. The survey can be downloaded from www.fairplayforchildren.org.
The Mosquito Anti-Teen Device Poll is marketed to clear children away from shops, etc, by emitting a high pitch sound which older people cannot hear. The device is condemned by the Children's Commissioner for England, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child and other organisations, but it has not been banned by government. Read the background at www.fairplayforchildren.org
Volunteer mentors required for Rethink - Mentoring for Care Leavers, Littlehampton added 21.11.08
Mentoring for Care Leavers supports young people leaving care. They are looking for volunteer mentors who can commit to 2 hours per week. The provice OCN accredited training, on-going support, supervision and an opportunity to develop new skills. No experience or qualifications necessary. Training begins in Jan/Feb. For more details phone 01903 734225 or 07894 73372.
BSL Bible translation - reviewers sought added 31.10.08
The BSL Bible Translation Project is translating the whole Christian Bible into British Sign Language. Teams of bilingual deaf and hearing people plus Bible experts are translating the Bible. The Project is looking for members of Deaf Bible study groups to comment on the translations. To register your interest and view a sample visit www.bslbible.org.uk
Researchers appeal for Samaritans study added 8.9.08
Mental health researchers at the University of Nottingham are appealing for people who have contacted the Samaritans to come forward to take part in a new study. They have been commissioned by the Samaritans to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of Samaritans' three main services - the 24 hour confidential helpline, email and SMS text message support systems. The results of the research will help the charity to develop their services, enabling them to provide more effective emotional support. More information about the study and how to take part can be found at www.samaritans.org or www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/shelp. Or phone Michelle Stubley on 0115 823 0956; mob: 07825 753816; email: michelle.stubley@nottingham.ac.uk
Volunteer Parents wanted added 19.8.08
Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support when their children are young. Home-Start Arun are looking for parents who can help to make a difference for young families by offering their own experiences. For more information contact Bridget on 01243 869611.
Change4Life Campaign added 19.8.08
Many children face an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and depression in later life because of their existing lifestyles. A new campaign - Change4Life - which is supported by the Department of Health, encourages families to eat well, move more and live longer. There are already many examples of successful initiatives that encourage families to lead healthier lifestyles. Alan johnson, Secretary of State for Health, is personally writing to every identified local activist whose efforts encourage healthier eating and activity amongst children in their locality, thanking them for their support. To arrange for your local contacts to receive a letter phone 0300 123 3434 or visit www.nhs.uk/change4life
Children needed for study into sleep added 8.7.08
MENDS: the use of melatonin in children with neuro-developmental disorders and impaired sleep, is a randomised, double-blind controlled parallel study. MCRN (Medicines for Children Research Network) is looking for children who fit the criteria. For more details contact Louise Spencer, Children's Research Practitioner at SENCE Local Research Network, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, on 020 7762 6832, email: spencl@gosh.nhs.uk or visit www.sence-mcrn.org.uk
Getting a Life - more places to go and things to do! added 8.7.08
EDCM (Every Disabled Child Matters) wants to hear directly from children and young people with disabilities about the places they like to go and things they like to do. For more details, or to get involved, visit www.edcm.org.uk/goingplaces
Senior Persons' Council - Horsham District Council added 9.6.08
Older residents of the Horsham district are invited to contribute ideas and concerns to the Senior Persons' Council. Established in 2005, it aims to give older people an opportunity to put forward their ideas to the District Council and to undertake their own initiatives to benefit the local community. Recent examples have included helping to produce a 'highway code for mobility scooter users' leaflet; and campaigning about the closure of local post offices. For more information about the Senior Persons' Council phone 01403 215137 or write to the Senior Persons' Council, Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RL.
Housing and Support Discussion and Networking Forum added 7.4.08
Free online discussion forum for people involved in housing-related support, including supporting people, self-directed support (personalisation, individual budgets, etc), outcomes measurement, local area agreements, housing benefit, supported housing, tendering and procurement. To register log on to www.supportsolutions.co.uk/newforum or phone 0121 707 7766/8881.
Sussex Cancer Network added 7.4.08
A group of cancer patients and carers working with professionals in the NHS to improve cancer care for everyone. The network is interested in hearing from people who have recent experience of cancer care locally, particularly people who are housebound, live in rural communities, and people from different backgrounds or cultures. They focus on issues that are important to people affected by cancer so that they can help influence things from the patient and carer perspective. Contact Caroline Huff on 01273 545447 who will put you in touch with Network members who focus on specific cancers. Members are happy to visit support groups to talk about the work they do, and they welcome new members.
West Sussex Credit Union needs pledges added 28.1.08
A Credit Union is a new way for vulnerable people living in West Sussex to save and/or borrow money. It is a savings and loan co-operative that is owned by its members with no outside shareholders. As a member you can borrow money at competitive interest rates and your savings are protected by the Financial Services and Compensation Scheme, the same protection given to customers of banks and building societies. The credit union needs 1000 pledges to enable it to start business. It is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). People can pledge their support by visiting www.westsussexcreditunion.co.uk or phoning 01903 237221.
Opportunities for Volunteering (OFV)
Scheme aiming to help local voluntary sector organisations working in health and social care areas to get more volunteers involved, particularly young and/or unemployed people. For more details visit www.dh.gov.uk
Mental Health Newsletter - articles wanted added 17.7.07
West Sussex Primary Care Trust, in collaboration with the Sussex Partnership Trust are putting together a quarterly Mental Health Newsletter to share and advertise latest news in the Western Locality area. Organisations from the voluntary sector are invited to share their news with the wider mental health care community, ie. setting up new initiatives or fundraising events - max. 200 words. Contact Jo Bocking, Senior Mental Health Development Worker, Counselling Services for Primary Care, West Sussex PCT, Bramber Building, 9 College Lane, Chichester PO19 6FX, phone 01243 815533, or email Joanne.Bocking@wsx-pct.nhs.uk.
Parents - Make Yourselves Heard Forum added 15.6.07
Forum for parents and carers of children and young people with learning difficulties and other disabilities to discuss issues affecting them. It is a chance for parents to have greater involvement in decisions about current services, the support offered or planned changes; share experiences with other parents; and a voice to help ensure children are fully included in society and have access to the support and facilities necessary to sustain and improve their well-being. The forum meets every three months and take place alternately at Southern Area Professional Centre, Glebeside Road, Worthing and Mid Sussex Area Professional Centre, Clarence Road, Horsham. For more details phone 0845 075 1008 or email parent.forum@westsussex.gov.uk
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