Loneliness looks different for everyone, but it’s a natural human experience 🧡
It happens when there’s a gap between the connection we want and the connection we feel we have.
What does it look like for you?
Take part:
eu1.hubs.ly/H0vP9-Z0#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
The #LonelinessAwarenessWeek resources page has everything you need to take part:
🧡 Social media toolkits
🧡 Event posters
🧡 Blog templates to help share your story
🧡 Share an Orange Day resources
🧡 Conversation starters and much more.
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Once you’re equipped with understanding, what you do as a Dementia Friend doesn’t have to be time-consuming. A simple but impactful action you can take is to share your knowledge with those around you.
Not a Dementia Friend yet? Join us today at spkl.io/6012AfJrn
With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.
To find out how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescrip…
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The Accelerate Fund provides grant funding that Haringey Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, schools and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) can apply for.
Find out more and apply:
publicvoice.uk/home/haringey…
You are invited!
Voluntary and Community Sector hustings ahead of the upcoming Local Council Elections. Hear directly from candidates about their views and priorities, and how they would approach issues affecting local communities. tinyurl.com/VCS-Hustings
Wishing all of Haringey's wonderful women a very happy International Women's Day.
Throughout March we are celebrating inspirational women from our borough's past and present through our Women's History Month programme.
Link below 👇
Share your views on AI in healthcare with @PatientsAssocThe who are looking to gather patient and public views to share insights with @MHRAgovuk. Complete their short 10 min survey by Friday 23 January to help shape how AI is regulated and implemented. tinyurl.com/yd5ru58k
Public Voice and @WeAreThePSC are hosting a virtual panel event for thought leaders across the public sector on “Celebrating the value and impact of Lived Experience Involvement in designing and transforming health and care services”.
Book your ticket: tinyurl.com/Lived-Experience…
It is #WorldMentalHealthDay.
This year's theme is 'access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of protecting your mental health in times of global instability.
20 September marked the second Age Well Festival, a day bringing together local older residents to celebrate community, wellbeing, and the joys of healthy ageing
The event was organised by @haringeycouncil, @publicvoiceuk and us!
Find out more: bit.ly/age-well-festival-202…
The Age Well Festival 2025 is only a few weeks away!
It takes place 20 September, 12-5pm, at Bruce Castle Park.
The event is free for everyone - come and celebrate Haringey's older residents and ageing well!
The Age Well Festival 2025 is only a few weeks away!
It takes place 20 September, 12-5pm, at Bruce Castle Park.
The event is free for everyone - come and celebrate Haringey's older residents and ageing well!
The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.
Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.
➡️ nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool#KnowYourNumbersWeek
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World Alzheimer’s Month is the perfect time to become a Dementia Friend!
Dementia Friends is all about increasing understanding of dementia and inspiring everyone to make a difference. We believe it takes a society to beat dementia, join us today: spkl.io/6010A32hw
The Age Well Festival 2025 is only a few weeks away!
It takes place 20 September, 12-5pm, at Bruce Castle Park.
The event is free for everyone - come and celebrate Haringey's older residents and ageing well!
The Age Well Festival 2025 is only a few weeks away!
It takes place 20 September, 12-5pm, at Bruce Castle Park.
The event is free for everyone - come and celebrate Haringey's older residents and ageing well!