Rachel Gegeshidze

Paul’s post highlights the importance of community engagement and participation in the context of the WorkWell pilot programme, which is aimed at assisting people with long-term sickness or disabilities to work. It emphasises the need for us as health and employment sectors to work in partnership to improve health and employment outcomes, particularly in areas affected by long-term deprivation and deindustrialisation. The places we as ICE Creates are working with and in every day • #humancentereddesign is crucial for designing a future for work that meet employers' skills needs and still support good health. Leadership from local senior leaders is essential for sustaining effective health and employment pilots over the long term. For ICE Creates explore partnerships with local health and employment sectors to co-create solutions that address community-specific needs, leveraging local expertise and context.

The latest round of Nottinghamshire County Council's communities funding is now open - help spread the word. Eligible groups and charities can once again apply for community-improving grants which open today. The Local Communities Fund (LCF) is now open for applicants until Friday 24 May 2024. Eligible groups can apply for funding which demonstrates that their projects will help communities live healthier and more independent lives. These funds will help towards boosting local facilities, helping with essential running costs, as well as improving residents’ access to affordable and healthy food. Community groups will have two opportunities this year (April 2024 – March 2025) to apply for three types of grant funding to suit their needs. Following this current funding window, the next application round is expected to be open later this autumn. These grants are: Capital grants (eligible groups can apply for up to £20,000) Funding is available for groups to make improvements to facilities that help improve health and well-being, as well as projects with an environmental focus. These include: Improvements to sporting facilities; Play areas and/or equipment; Green/horticultural improvements to open spaces; Heritage improvements, signposts and information boards to improve the visitor experience. Revenue grants (eligible groups can apply for up to £5,000) Funding is available to help projects with their day-to-day running costs such as paying wages and bills. Applications from a range of projects are welcomed, including: Summer play schemes; Projects that tackle digital exclusion, good neighbourhood schemes, dementia-friendly communities and food/lunch clubs; Encouraging local networks where people help themselves and each other to be resilient, neighbourly and safe; Increasing volunteering opportunities; Addressing climate and environmental change; Improving access to existing community-based services (e.g. advice and signposting), for the most vulnerable residents. Food redistribution grants (eligible groups can apply for up to £10,000) Funding is available to help the community and voluntary sector to establish or support food redistribution schemes to help families and households access affordable, good quality and nutritious food. If you are aware of an eligible community group, voluntary organisation or parish council that might benefit from this funding, please help spread the word. For info is available here: https://lnkd.in/evRWCcEw

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4

NWG Exploitation and Transition to Adulthood-2nd July This training will develop your knowledge and offer guidance on bridging the gap between Adult and Children’s Services https://lnkd.in/e2-RUmN4