Erewash Voluntary Action NEWS Autumn 2018

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1 Erewash Voluntary Action NEWS Autumn 2018 EREWASH CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP FUNDING CUTS For over 20 years Erewash Voluntary Action has supported the voluntary and community sector in Erewash. On the 5 th July 2018, the 70 th Anniversary of the NHS, the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG s) across Derbyshire sent a letter to inform 40 organisations including ourselves, that they planned to cut our core funding. The funding we receive from the CCG is about half of our core funding that provides volunteer centre functions, small groups work, information sharing and representation work. The funding cuts will also affect our Mental Health Partnership work and Community Connectors (for these we will be looking for funding to keep up the great work we have already started). These funds would cease at the end of December A decision should have been taken at the joint CCG board meeting held on the 17 th August but the board decided that it wanted to carry out a rapid review of the impact (in spite of all organisations affected having completed impact assessment reviews) A final decision will be made at its meeting to be held on the 27 th September. We, like all other organisations, have been working with CCG s and NHS to challenge the decision and to try to retain some of the vital work that is undertaken by the voluntary sector. Over September there will be meetings arranged with CCG, Derbyshire County Council and the Voluntary and Community Sector to look at what can be done to achieve the savings that are needed. Our AGM day will have two seminars that are aimed at voluntary groups in the Erewash area to help organisations to plan for a sustainable future. Please see page 7 for more details. For more details contact Stella Scott. stella@erewashcvs.org.uk Inside this issue: Page 2 Staff Information sheet Page 3 CCG Funding Cuts Page 4-5 Volunteering Page 6 Tea Dance Page 7 AGM Page 8-9 Forums Page 10 Erewash Mental Health Partnership Page 11 Community Connectors Page 12 Information Cafe Page 13 Compassionate Communities & VCI Passport Scheme Page 14 Five Ways to Wellbeing Page 15 3 s Course & Erewash Writers Group Page 16 Futures in Mind & Funding Page 17 Room Hire Page 18 Community Directory VOLUNTEERS Please note - from Friday 7th September to Monday 15th October the out of hours. Contact number will be PROMOTING VOLUNTEERING THROUGHOUT EREWASH

2 MEET THE TEAM Catriona Paterson Development Worker Stella Scott Chief Executive Officer Linda Brown Volunteer Manager Lee Tivey Facilities and Information Worker Clare Salmons Project Support Worker Jo Hallam Development Worker Jess Holmes Five Ways to Wellbeing Coordinator Ameeta Manek Shopper Tanya Gedvillo Cleaner Cassie Hartshorne Shopper Erewash Voluntary Action staff

3 Erewash CCG Funding cuts As you may hear or see in the media we have had formal notification from Derbyshire CCG s regarding funding cuts. Derbyshire CCG s face a significant financial challenge. A final decision will now take place in September We are presently involved in an Engagement Process. As part of this, we are required to seek the views of our members, volunteers and clients. Please can you take the time to fill in this short questionnaire amazing responses to our short questionnaire on funding cuts so far. Thank you for all your support. If you would like to give feedback on how this will affect our services and its potential impact of discontinuing funding, please erewashccg.qualityissues@nhs.net or to: Patient experience Team, Tollbar House, 1 Derby Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5FH. Please let us have any of your comments as well. PRESS RELEASE Erewash Voluntary Action CVS 9 July 2018 (Un)happy Birthday NHS 70 th Anniversary Marked by Grant Cuts to Local Charities Local charity Erewash Voluntary Action Council for Voluntary Service is one of dozens of local charities who received an unwelcome surprise on the 70 th Anniversary of the NHS today a letter from the local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group telling them that it plans to cut all its grant funding. CCG grants pay for a number of CVS services which help older, disabled and vulnerable people in Erewash keep well, stay independent and have vital social contact. This includes befriending and shopping, transport to local community groups, monthly tea dance, and the support via small grants given to help local voluntary and community groups in Erewash who provide a range of activities. Stella Scott, CEO, said: The grant funding we receive from the CCG is half of our income, so this seriously threatens our charity s services. We are only one of a number of organisations receiving this news today and the impact will be disastrous. Those who rely on our services many of whom describe them as a lifeline, without which life wouldn t be worth living will be devastated. So will the volunteers who generously give so much of their time for free and make these services possible. We had been told that the CCG was under pressure, but to find out that we are going to lose all our grant is terrible news - especially on a day when we had hoped to be celebrating 70 years of the NHS and the additional investment being made by the Government. It s also short sighted, when health services are under so much pressure, to slash affordable, community-based, preventative support that does so much to keep people out of hospital. The CCG s own equality assessment says that their cuts will increase social isolation and loneliness, which is a cause of depression and early death. WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF ANY DEVELOPMENTS Third Sector Article: article/ ?bulletin=finance-bulletin&utm_medium= &utm_campaign=enews% 20Bulletin&utm_source= &utm_content=Third%20Sector%20Finance%20Bulletin%20 (27)::& _hash Decision Day has been postponed until the 27th September Representatives from Derbyshire CCG Boards will meet to make their final decision on proposals regarding discretionary funding to the voluntary sector.

4 Make a Difference RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS FOR SHOPPING, TRANSPORT, BEFRIENDING & SITTING PROJECTS ALSO TEA DANCE HELPERS Anyone can volunteer and help with various interesting tasks. There are lots of opportunities to do something. For more information please contact: Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD ash voluntaryaction.org.uk volunteers@erewashcvs.org.uk or check out the National volunteering website

5 FREE TRAINING FOR OUR DIRECT SERVICE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer drivers training course on Wednesday 19th September 9am - 1pm for new volunteer drivers. Basic First Aid 3hr training course on Wednesday 3rd October pm for our volunteers only. Befriending Training Monday 22nd October 9.30am pm for new volunteers, followed by Compassionate Communities Training 1pm - 5pm Dementia Friends Thursday 29th November 10am am for our volunteers only Contact Lee to book your place Tel: volunteers@erewashcvs.org.uk URGENT We are looking at a relief shopper for our shopping project to cover occasional sickness and holiday. If anyone is interested please contact Stella Scott. stella@erewashcvs.org.uk Must be able to drive using our vehicle. Covers the whole of the Erewash area. AT Erewash Volunteer Centre Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD (Fully Accessible Building) Wednesday 12th December 2018 MUSIC BY NATALIE NIGHTINGALE PERFORMING CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND SONGS 1pm pm 5 each - includes tea/coffee and cakes Tickets available in advance Tel:

6 Volunteers Week June Tea Dance Come along and be a part of our Wednesday Afternoon Social Club Held at: Erewash Voluntary Action Granville Avenue Long Eaton NG10 4HD (Fully Accessible building) EVERY 2nd Wednesday of the month 1.30pm pm 3 each - includes tea/coffee and cakes/biscuits For those who wish, optional dancing to music from the golden era of tea dances will be available EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Volunteers Required CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE 12th December 5 per ticket ENTERTAINER TBC

7 Erewash Voluntary Action Seminars & Annual General Meeting The voluntary sector is currently under greater pressure than ever before and the financial implications facing many organisations in the sector are challenging. Erewash Voluntary Action is putting on two free seminars for Erewash groups designed to help organisations work through the issues that need considering if they are to maintain a healthy organisation. For organisations run by volunteers there will be a session in the morning 9.30am - 12Noon For any organisations with paid staff there will be a session in the afternoon 2pm - 4pm. AGM commences at 1pm Thursday 27th September 2018 Join us at Granville Avenue, Long Eaton Derbyshire, NG10 4HD These sessions will be facilitated by Peter Stone Consulting. ORGANISATIONS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS Who should attend: Members of organisations run by volunteers and without any paid staff Aims of the session are to explore: Reserves What reserves do you/should you have? Planning for sustainability Financial planning Income generation Core and project income Cash flow forecasting When trouble may strike Hoping for the best, planning for the worst Mergers/collaboration/partnerships Communication Winding up properly and how to leave a lasting legacy Who to talk to for help /resources Small groups forum exploring the idea of a small groups forum For more details and to book call us on ORGANISATIONS RUN BY PAID STAFF Who should attend: Staff and trustees from organisations with paid staff. Aims of the session are to explore: Financial analysis What reserves do you/should you have? Reserves policy and when to spend reserves Future financial planning Looking at the economic trends and how they may apply to your group Short term and long term financial planning Planning for sustainability Income generation Cost reduction Core and project income When trouble may strike Hoping for the best, planning for the worst Mergers/collaboration/partnerships Winding up properly and how to leave a lasting legacy Who to talk to for help/ resources

8 EREWASH VOLUNTARY SECTOR FORUM The Voluntary Sector Forum is open to any community or voluntary organisation in Erewash. 5th November am pm The Erewash Voluntary Sector Forum exists to: Enable sharing of information, experience, good practice, skills and resources Provide opportunities to raise and discuss issues of common concern, gain mutual support and take collective action Raise the profile of the community and voluntary sector s work Facilitate cross sector partnership working EREWASH VOLUNTEER ORGANISERS FORUM Do you support Volunteers If so, our friendly and informative event is for you! 8th October am pm The Erewash Volunteer Organisers Forum exists to: Enable networking Develop good working practices Identify training needs Share experiences with other members Guest speakers Forums take place at Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD To Book your place on either forum contact Lee at Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD Tel: lee@erewashcvs.org.uk

9 EREWASH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE S WELL BEING NETWORK The network is open to all groups, organisations and development workers operating in the Erewash area. 17th September 2018, 10th December am pm The Erewash Children and Young People s Well Being Network exists to bring together individuals who support children and young people in the Erewash area to share skills, information, experiences, good practice and resources. EREWASH DEVELOPMENT WORKERS NETWORK The network is open to all development workers operating in the Erewash area. 3rd December am pm Both forums exist to: Provide a platform for individuals to share the work they are delivering Enable the sharing of information and good practice. Sharing information from the meeting with other colleagues/individuals Provide and disseminate information Improve the shared understanding of each other s work and projects Identify gaps and duplication in services Identify issues affecting the delivery of services and how these may be addressed collectively Creating a collaborative approach to promoting projects in Erewash Forums take place at Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD To Book your place on either Forum contact Lee at Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD Tel: lee@erewashcvs.org.uk

10 EREWASH MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP The Erewash Mental Health Partnership aims to develop opportunities for people with mental health issues to access local groups and organisations in order to participate in activities. Volunteering opportunities are also available and actively promoted to service receivers. There have been a number of successes which include: 78 individuals from various community groups and organisations have attended Mental Health First Aid England training, and are now their group s mental health champion. 40 community and voluntary groups have a trained mental health champion and have been developing their group as mental health friendly, encouraging a positive welcome and introduction for new service receivers attending. 124 volunteers from the groups involved with the Erewash Mental Health Partnership have attended a half day mental health awareness training course, helping to improve their knowledge and understanding of mental health. 6 Information Events have been organised at alternative venues in Long Eaton and Ilkeston Over 300 groups, organisations and individuals receive regular weekly information about local Erewash opportunities including where to participate in a group, events, training and volunteering. All of this information is signposted to service receivers The Erewash Engagement Group is jointly run by the Mental Health Together and Erewash Mental Health Partnership. The group meets every three months at the St Andrew s Methodist Church, Bath Street Ilkeston. Meetings start at 1.00 pm until 3.00 pm. New members are always welcome and refreshments are provided. The next Erewash Engagement Group meeting takes place on Monday 24 September The aim of the meeting is to bring together views, experience and knowledge of those living with a mental health condition or those caring for someone with a mental illness. It is an opportunity to share views and contribute to discussions within a safe and comfortable environment. Tea, coffee and cake is provided. Meetings provide an opportunity for members to hear about the Mental Health Together and Erewash Mental Health Partnership. It also enables Mental Health Together to gather experiences as part of their engagement role.

11 VOLUNTEER NOW!! NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE COMMUNITY CONNECTORS AND SOCIAL CONNECTORS PROJECTS Our Social Connectors project will be launching very shortly. This is a new and exciting venture in partnership with local GP practices, including Littlewick Medical Practice in Ilkeston and Golden Brook in Long Eaton. This model of support will be based within GP practices and the community. A Social Connectors Drop in will be available within the GP practice for patients to come and chat about what support groups and activities are available in Erewash. If necessary, appointments will be offered to patients with non-medical issues such as social isolation by their GP and other health professionals who feel the patient could benefit from accessing interventions within the community and voluntary sector. Patients may also be offered a face to face or telephone appointment with a Social Connector; a volunteer who can help them find social activities and support in the community. Together they will explore what the patient s interests are and what is important to them. Patients are then sign posted or referred to local voluntary sector services, community groups and local activities which can provide the necessary interventions to match the patient s needs and issues. Erewash Voluntary Action s Social Connecting service will help patients access social or lunch clubs, self-help groups, leisure and sport activities, mental wellbeing groups and link them up with volunteering opportunities. Erewash Voluntary Action s model of social connecting will also focus on the valuable contribution Social Connectors can make in helping patients make positive choices regarding their health and wellbeing. The Social Connectors project is an extension of the existing Community Connectors initiative which aims to encourage people to look out for each other and make sure support is available and easy to find in our local area. This is a long-term undertaking but is thought to be the best way to increase wellbeing among Erewash citizens over time. We have recently been heavily involved in the setting up of a Walking Netball group in Long Eaton, following lots of interest shown within the community. Working alongside my colleague Catriona Paterson, Development Worker here at Erewash Voluntary Action, we arranged an initial meeting with England Netball to assess the local interest in Walking Netball, and followed this up with a taster session. The taster session was extremely successful, with 15 people attending. We arranged for one of the participants to attend Walking Netball Host Training delivered by England Netball, and a 6 week course of additional Walking Netball taster sessions. If you are interested in getting involved in Walking Netball please do not hesitate to get in touch. The network of Community Connectors is steadily expanding, with over 70 connectors across the borough. We hope to add to this number considerably in the coming months when Care Coordinators and GP front line staff are due to attend the induction training and join the network. Over 1500 connections have been recorded in the first year of the project highlighting the value of Community Connectors as natural sign-posters people across Erewash who help friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to find support in their own communities. Connectors help people get health support and information on local groups and activities. Many of our connectors are already actively involved in existing community groups, or may be already supporting others in the community and helping link them into an activity of some kind. If you would like more information or to get involved with Community Connectors or Social Connectors, please contact: - Jo Hallam, Community Connectors Development Worker by Jo@erewashcvs.org.uk Tel: or mobile

12 EREWASH MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP and COMMUNITY CONNECTORS INFORMATION CAFÉS October 2018 We are holding two Information Cafes on Tuesday 2nd October 2018, The Salvation Army Hall, New Street, Long Eaton and Thursday 4th October 2018, Erewash Museum, Hayloft Room, High Street, Ilkeston, from am 1.00 pm. The Information Cafes bring together two initiatives - Erewash Mental Health Partnership and Community Connectors - to provide people with information about local community and voluntary groups and activities in Erewash. The Information Cafes are aimed at the general public, and will be an opportunity for people to find out about what is happening in the local area and how they can get involved. There will be access to information on a variety of volunteering opportunities, as well as information on a range of support services and community groups. Jo Hallam and Catriona Paterson from Erewash Voluntary Action, who are leading these initiatives, will be joined by community connectors and mental health peer volunteers to provide information and guidance on local opportunities. There will be no need to book, just drop in anytime between am and 1.00 pm. Free tea, coffee and cake will also be available. Please note: The Information Cafés are primarily aimed at service receivers and the wider public. Therefore, we are not inviting organisations and groups to showcase their support services on this occasion. However, if we are not already aware of the services and support you provide, please feel free to forward us any relevant information. For further details of the Information Cafes, please contact either Jo or Catriona at Erewash Voluntary Action Tel or jo@erewashcvs.org.uk or catriona@erewashcvs.org.uk

13 VCI Passport Scheme Erewash The Passport Scheme is a five week course FREE to volunteers. Each session will cover a different topic as listed below. If you want to develop your skills, add new qualifications, brush up on your knowledge, or add to your CV this course is the one for you. Venue: Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton NG10 4DH Session 1Equality, diversity and inclusion Tuesday 11th September 9.30am - 12pm Session 2 Health and Safety Tuesday 18th September 9.30am - 12pm Session 3 First Aid Tuesday 25th September 9.30am - 12pm Session 4 Keeping yourself & others Safe Tuesday 2nd October 9.30am - 12pm Session 5 Person Centred Working Tuesday 9th October 9.30am - 12pm At the end of the course volunteers will be awarded a certificate. To book a place lee@erewashcvs.org.uk COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES TRAINING COURSE MONDAY 22nd October 2018

14 Research show that to have good mental health and wellbeing, we should all incorporate the following 5 things in our lives: CONNECT with other people, family or friends, or meet someone new! BE ACTIVE, do what you can, try to get outdoors! KEEP LEARNING, try something new, small or large! GIVE to others, your time, a compliment! TAKE NOTICE of the world around you, what makes you happy? To find out more, contact Jess: / jess@erewashcvs.org.uk Facebook: 5 Ways to Wellbeing I am the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Coordinator at Erewash Voluntary Action, and I would be happy to come and visit any groups or individuals who want to know more! ASK YOURSELF: What have you done for your wellbeing today?

15 We have two exciting volunteer vacancies to help out at the 3 s Chat, chill and Create course starting here in September. Monday 24 th September 1pm 3pm Monday 8 th October 1pm 3pm Monday 22 nd October 1pm 3pm Monday 5 th November 1pm 3pm Monday 19 th November 1pm 3pm Monday 3 rd December 1pm 3pm The doors to the room at the Library will be open from 12.30pm and close at 3.30pm with the sessions running from 1pm 3pm Session Dates & Times Our sessions are relaxed, friendly and informal, suitable for all ages (Over 16s) and abilities, if you need to bring a writing buddy along to help you access these sessions please contact us. One session will follow on from the next. You will need to commit to the whole course although allowances will be made for holidays, ill-health or caring responsibilities. Places must be booked in advance. A small charge of 2 00p per session will be collected on the day. Whether you ve never written anything but shopping lists before, or been a secret scribbler for years, come and be inspired by music, location, colour, language, essential oils, and the seasons. Begin a well-being journal, a short story, or a memoir about your life, become a diarist or explore your poetic self with tips and support from an experienced tutor, Chrissie Hall. Chrissie Hall, Janet Devereux, Secretary, Erewash Writers Group Tel: Are you feeling depressed and anxious, struggling to cope with the stresses and strains of modern life? Why not join us at Long Eaton Library for our NEW writing for well-being sessions? Research confirms that writing expressively is therapeutic, relaxing and good for you, boosting self-confidence and feelings of well-being. CREATIVE WRITNG A POSITIVE ROUTE TOWARDS GOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND GENERAL WELL-BEING

16 FUTURE IN MIND Erewash Voluntary Action is involved with the Future in Mind partnership in Erewash. Future in Mind is a government plan to support children and young people achieve positive emotional health enabling self-help, recovery and wellbeing. Children and young people mental health awareness training is offered to Erewash community and voluntary groups to help with understanding of mental health. This training helps provide support to children and young people to access a local group and feel included. The next training date is Tuesday 9 October 2018 at Erewash Voluntary Action from am 1.00 pm. Look out for publicity information about this course. Erewash Voluntary Action is responsible for managing the Erewash Children and Young People s Wellbeing Network meetings. The meetings provide opportunities for partner organisations to network, share information and learn from each other. Previous meetings have included presentations from various organisations including Erewash Home-Start and First Steps Derbyshire. In addition members benefit from training which has included bereavement and substance abuse. Any organisation that supports children and young people are welcome to attend. The next meeting will take place on Monday 17 September 2018 at Erewash Voluntary Action starting at 9.30 am. If you run a community group for young people we would like to hear from you so we can map your details and enter your information on to Community Directory Derbyshire. For further details about or to be added to the mailing list contact Catriona Development Worker catriona@erewashcvs.org.uk Tel Erewash Small Grants Scheme FUNDING INFORMATION Is your Group Looking for Funding? Small grants are available through the Erewash Small Grants Scheme for local Erewash community and voluntary groups. Groups can apply for up to 1,500 as long as projects meet at least one of the health priorities of the scheme. The aim of the grant scheme is to help improve services and opportunities for local people. Funding can pay for items such as equipment, activities, training or guest speakers. Previous recipients of grant aid include the Canaan Trust and All Being Well. Applications can be made at any time using the grant application form. For further details and advice contact Catriona Paterson Development Worker at Erewash Voluntary Action catriona@erewashcvs.org.uk or telephone Erewash Voluntary Action manages the small grants scheme in partnership with Erewash Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council Adult Care. Monthly Funding Bulletin Erewash Voluntary Action produces a monthly funding bulletin with information about various funding opportunities. PROMOTING The VOLUNTEERING bulletin can be found THROUGHOUT on our web site: EREWASH

17 ROOMS TO HIRE Erewash Voluntary Action has several fully equipped rooms for hire by community voluntary groups, suitable for either meetings or training events. Kirkbride room - seats to 6 Theobold room - board room style seats 20 Buxton room - seats 24 Hall - seats Interview room for 1 to 1 Kitchen Tea & coffee can be provided. Wi-Fi, projector, screen and flipcharts available Full Disabled Access. The premises were designed for use by disabled people and are used regularly by Derbyshire Adult Community Education and other training providers. Buxton Room Theobold Room Kitchen Kirkbride Room Hall If you would like more information on prices or to have a look at the new facilities please contact PROMOTING VOLUNTEERING THROUGHOUT EREWASH Lee on Or lee@erewashcvs.org.uk

18 Community Directory Over 4000 community groups at your fingertips is your group on it? Don't forget to check the Community Directory Derbyshire! For the first time all of these groups, in their rich diversity, are available in one place Find out about the wide range of services available from community and voluntary groups in Derby and Derbyshire. Search for services by area, interest or type of support Don't forget to check the Community Directory Derbyshire! The Directory is available for everyone to explore and find out what goes on in the world of community and voluntary groups in Derby and Derbyshire. Check if your group is registered by visiting the Community Directory Derbyshire - and if it is not then registering is just a click away and it's FREE! For more information Community Directory Derbyshire infor@vcsdata.org.uk or call Community Directory Derbyshire is maintained and contributed to by a network of infrastructure organisations across Derbyshire and Derby City. The views expressed in this newsletter should not necessarily be taken as Erewash Voluntary Action - CVS policy. Whilst every care is taken to provide accurate information neither Erewash Voluntary Action, EVA Board Members nor the contributors undertake any liability for any error or omission. The inclusion of an insert in the newsletter does not imply endorsement by Erewash Voluntary Action - CVS of any product or service advertised and neither Erewash Voluntary Action or Board members undertake any liability in respect of such inserts. Erewash CVS is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England & Wales No and a Registered Charity (England & Wales) No We gratefully acknowledge support from Erewash CCG, Derbyshire County Council and the people of Erewash. CONTACT US: Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 4HD Entrance on Shakespeare Street : : enquiries@erewashcvs.org.uk Website: Check out the National Volunteering Website Published by Erewash Voluntary Action CVS