Connect Hackney aims to improve the wellbeing of local over 50s by preventing loneliness and isolation #ageingbetter 020 7923 1962 info@connecthackney.org.uk
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30 Mar 2022
The final edition of Hackney Senior is out now! connecthackney.org.uk/wp-con…
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31 Oct 2022
Celebrating #togetherbetter patients who helped paint this incredible mural of Dr.Colin Franklin, one of the first Black doctors in #Hackney, designed by resident Andrew Wright #BlackHistoryMonth @ElsdaleCity. Thanks to his daughter @DrPaulaFranklin @KristaBrownBA
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29 Oct 2022
On Tuesday 1 Nov, the Council is holding its Winter Warmer event, at Hackney Church (St John at Hackney), Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD between 11am and 3pm. Come check out the Wick Award stall and meet the amazing Sharon, chef of our community meals and life-long Hackney resident!
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28 Oct 2022
Almost all of us need social connections to be happy - download our research based tips on meeting new people and making new friends @actionhappiness @VCHackney @hackneycouncil @TNLComFund
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30 Sep 2022
It's helpful to stay hopeful, even when the world around us feels uncertain. Things will get better 🌈
Join us for #OptimisticOctober and find positive ways to move forward towards your goals. And spread the word to help others too 🙏
actionforhappiness.org/optim…
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28 Oct 2022
We all need to keep making friends throughout our lives. Download our new infographic on meeting new people and making new friends - research based tips to increase social connection @hackneycvs connecthackney.org.uk/wp-con…
7 Sep 2022
Relationships are key to existence - everyone should be able to have a social life in later life theguardian.com/books/2022/s…
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5 Sep 2022
Welfare benefits and Universal Credit: your questions answered - Thursday 8 September, 5-7pm at the Centre for Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH. Get info and advice on managing your claim. To sign up, call 0208 985 3570, or email reception@centreforbetterhealth.org.uk.
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5 Sep 2022
This month we'll be hosting our #coproduction webinar series. In our first session @AgeFriendlyShef will walk you through our Stronger Together Toolkit helping you understand what co-production is and where to start.👇
📅 13 September 11am
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3 Sep 2022
We had another fun evening yesterday with the members of Hackney People First. Karaoke and catching up proves we're always better together.
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5 Sep 2022
We're using Ageing Better Camden's warm welcome toolkit to make our Listen Up policy influencing project more welcoming and inclusive - great reflections and practical advice from @abc_camden static1.squarespace.com/stat…
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13 Aug 2022
We had another great session yesterday with the members of Hackney People First. We got to give our views to the council on Air Quality Awareness in hackney, and, of course, karaoke and chats. We're Better Together.
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16 Aug 2022
Are you a #carer in need of #benefits #advice? Call and speak directly to one of our advisors - no appointment needed—on Wednesdays between 10am and 4pm. Dial 📞 0208 533 0951 and ask for the Advice Team.
#carerslife #carersuk #carerswhocare #hackney #EastLondon #support
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26 Jul 2022
📢 Work for us! 📢
We have a vacancy for a Director for Young People & Families.
Deadline extended: 1 August.
Our friendly and diverse staff team are committed to challenging health and social inequalities and to making #Hackney a fairer borough.
hcvs.org.uk/work-for-us/
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26 Jul 2022
Looking forward to our Listen Up meeting today - we're discussing @GillianSocial's research on talking to strangers. We should all do it more! Check it out here gilliansandstrom.com/talking…
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24 Feb 2022
The slides from our outreach event are now online - practical learning on engaging older people through street outreach form @abc_camden connecthackney.org.uk/wp-con…
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13 Jul 2022
Useful guide from Age UK on staying cool in a heatwave - including advice on storing medication
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8 Jul 2022
A huge thank you to our Ageing Better partners for working with us to co-produce the Toolkit ✨ @TNLComFund @BVSC @ageukbristol @AgeUKCamden @lovebrightlife @YMCALincs @connecthackney @AgeUKIW @LeedsOPF @LeicesterAT @gmcvo @MboroStcktnMind @SocEntKent @TorbayCDT @AgeFriendlyShef
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10 Jul 2022
📣 Meaningful job alert!
We're recruiting a new manager for our Community Befrienders programme.
We connect trained volunteers with isolated people locally to bring different kinds of ppl together & alleviate loneliness.
34K a year - apply below 👇
vchackney.org/were-hiring-1-…
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31 Mar 2022
Hi friends! I'm starting a newsletter about inclusive and accessible communication.
I'm thinking super clear, practical, actionable tips that you can put into practice in 5 mins or less.
What topics would you want covered? Let me know!
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31 Mar 2022
Over the past 7 years we've funded 50 projects for older people. We've learnt so much about reaching and engaging lonely older people and working with them to breakdown the barriers they face. To read our learning and evaluation reports visit our website connecthackney.org.uk/evalua…
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