North East Forum on Ageing

Department of Health and Social Care – Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Advanced notice that grants are to be made available for community organisations across England to buy an automated external defibrillators (AED) to install in a public place. Expressions of Interest are being invited for notification of applications opening. Bids invited for £1 million defibrillator fund – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Further details The £1 […]

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Learning Disability Network Reasonable Adjustment Campaign

Wellbeing

To support this year’s Learning Disability Awareness Week (19th – 25th June), the North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network has launched a Reasonable Adjustment Campaign. Set out in the Equality Act 2010, Reasonable adjustments: a legal duty – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), all health and care services have a legal duty to ensure that they adapt

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Age UK poverty in later life

Reports

Poverty among people retired in later life has risen during the last 18 months, with 2.1 million pensioners in the UK in relative poverty. Age UK have published a report looking at the issues, effects and possible strategies to change this. Read the report below:

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Transport for the North: Strategic Plan

Information

Transport for the North | TfN | Sub-national transport bodyTransport for the North – is currently consulting on its strategic plan for the north of England’s long term strategic transport priorities up to 2050. They are holding an in person drop in at the Royal Station Hotel on 14 July and an online workshop on 31 July. You can

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Autistic and ADHD Adult Service – Tyneside & Northumberland MIND

Information

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind tynesidemind.org The service includes:

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Financial Conduct Authority Pensions transfer advice checker

Information

Use our checker to find out if you may have received poor advice, and what to do next. https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/pensions-transfer-advice-checker About the FCA We regulate the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure that our financial markets are honest, competitive and fair. Our role Financial markets must be honest, fair and effective so consumers

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‘With You in Mind’ for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Information

We are delighted to share with you our new Strategy ‘With You in Mind’ for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This strategy has been developed in partnership and collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, and key partners within the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. At the heart of our

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Rail North Committee would like to share their draft “Strategy Transport Plan” with the travelling public – this is an opportunity to have an input into their policy.

Information

The consultation event is on the 14th of July 2023 at the Royal Station Hotel, 11am to 3pm Newcastle Contact Us | Royal Station Hotel Newcastle: Best regardsMartin Dent National Pensioners Convention Consultation on our revised Strategic Transport Plan is ongoing and we encourage you to take part. It’s your chance to have a say on

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Masonic Charitable Foundation – Later Life Inclusion Grants Programme

Funding

Maximum value £ 60,000 Application deadline – none stated Grants for local and national charities in England and Wales that are working to reduce loneliness and isolation in later life. The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) offers grants to local and national charities in England and Wales as part of its work to help thousands of disadvantaged and

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North East Drive Mobility – Driving and Passenger Assessment Service

Information

Our aim is to help people maintain or regain independence as drivers and passengers following a change in health. At North East Drive Mobility, we also conduct powered wheelchair assessments, and work alongside our Mobility Hubs Advice Service for those who are looking for alternatives to driving. North East Drive Mobility – Driving and Passenger

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