Flowchart of mental health support services in Bristol

 

Mental health was an important issue for Bristol before coronavirus, and it's an even more pressing issue during and after the pandemic, as our residents face the effects of social isolation, quarantine, stress and possibly grief from losing loved ones.

Coronavirus and the West of England – A voluntary and community sector response

14 April, 2020

 

The West of England Civil Society Partnership (WoECSP) has outlined the role that many Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations are playing in coordinated efforts to respond to coronavirus.

At this challenging time, the VCSE sector in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working in partnership with:

CQC releases interim guidance on DBS checks

2 April, 2020

 

The CQC has released interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks for providers recruiting staff and volunteers to health and social care services in response to coronavirus.

The interim guidance has been launched after temporary changes were made to the DBS applications processes.

Sport England calling for suggestions on how they could help during the crisis

30 March, 2020

Sport England are concerned about the financial impact of coronavirus on the sport and physical activity sector, and are looking at options to help mitigate this.

They are exploring ways that they can help and are asking for input - if your organisation is part of the sport and physical activity sector, please contact Sport England via coronavirus@sportengland.org and let them know:

NCCPE Public Engagement programme

The Engage Academy: Professional development for public engagement

5 March, 2020

 

Advertorial content created by NCCPE and Voscur, for NCCPE. 

Are you working to create a culture of engagement in your organisation? There's a programme starting soon in Bristol that could support your professional development and boost your engagement levels.

Health equity in England, 10 years on from the Marmot Review

26 February, 2020

 

In February 2010, a major review of health equity in England was published, called Fair Society, Healthy Lives (The Marmot Review).

Understanding Forced Marriage

 

Forced Marriage Training (CPD accredited – 1 hour) with The Sky Project, a registered Bristol charity working to reduce the number of forced marriage cases in Bristol and the South West.

Sabeena Pirooz will be running another CPD accredited training session for 1 hour. Tickets are £10, plus a small administration fee, which will go straight back into the charity.

This session is aimed at developing an understanding of forced marriage and will cover:

Date/Time: 
Thursday, 19 March, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:15

2020 Vision - Free Half-Day Conference on Self Injury

 

A free event run as a collaboration between Self Injury Support and Self Injury Self Help for anyone interested in raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding self-injury. This afternoon aims to provoke discussion, provide learning opportunities and connect individuals and organisations who want to gain clarity about the hidden issues surrounding self-harm.

Please sign up to come if:

Date/Time: 
Wednesday, 4 March, 2020 - 13:00 to 16:45

NHSE/I Children and Young People's Mental Health Service Workshop

 

This workshop will help develop system-specific support for Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) in the South West.

The event is for health professionals working in the area of CYPMH, who will learn about the current offer for the South West and explore best practice regionally and nationally.

The full agenda includes:

Date/Time: 
Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 - 09:15 to 16:00
Wheelchair sports

Funding for projects that help women aged 16+ get into exercise

6 February, 2020

 

Funding is available from This Girl Can, thanks to National Lottery grants, for projects that help remove barriers to exercise for women aged 16+, such as the cost of childcare or a lack of local opportunities. 

VCSE organisations, including charities voluntary clubs, community groups and Community Interest Companies, can apply for up to £10,000 (occasionally larger sums are granted).

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