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Posted on 31st January 2011 by colinhanno
Soho Neighbourhood Management in conjunction with the Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust will be facilitating a two day course on Mental Heath First Aid at Soho House on 17th and 18th February. The course is designed for 20 people, places can only be reserved on a first come basis so if you would like to attend or know someone that might be interested please contact me on 0121 675 2683 or email colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk to book a place.
Mental Heath Awareness
Who will benefit from this training?
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course will benefit anyone who might encounter someone (either in the workplace or in their life outside of work) who needs ‘first aid’ assistance because of a mental health problem. That is potentially any one of us.
The course is relevant to all staff in all types of learning provision, whether frontline, management or support staff; working with learners, staff or partners, including:
- employers:who are recognising the benefit of training their frontline and human resources staff in MHFA
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key people in communities: (e.g. community activists; the local post worker; and staff in the GP, corner shop and library) so that they can offer a better initial response to emotional distress
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health service providers:including mental health services
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police and other emergency services
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voluntary, Community and Faith Groups and families affected by mental heath difficulties
Posted on 31st January 2011 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Heart of Birmingham teaching Primary Care Trust, mental health, Mental Heath First Aid Training, nhs
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Posted on 14th November 2010 by colinhanno
High Quality of life for Soho Older Adults and Disabled Individuals
Soho Neighbourhood Management team through the Ward Community Chest and Urban Living funding has commissioned Age Conern to deliver a package of care and repair gardening services for older adults and disabled individuals living in the Soho Ward. The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as follow:
- Individuals must be eligible or in receipt of state pension and over 60 years of age.
- The location of the property must come within the Soho ward boundary.
- Evidence of receipt of associated disability benefits, such as Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance must be confirmed by referee.
- Evidence of receipt of Pension Credit must be confirmed by referee.
This is a time limited project and services can only be access through referral to Age Concern by the Soho Neighbourhood Management team .
Please note that Age Concern will not undertake any jobs unless referred by Birmingham City Council Staff
To find out if you are eligible for the scheme and/or would like additional information please give Colin Hanno a call on 0121=675-2683 0r email colin.hanno@birmingham,gov.uk
Posted on 14th November 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Age Concern, gardening services for the disabled, Garenidng services, Soho Older Adult Care and Repair project
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Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
On 12th October Mashriq Resource Centre are hosting an open workshop to raise and increase awareness with the primary aim of educating the community on mental health illnesses. This has become a key concern due to the stigma attached, specifically among the Asian community and people who are and have been for many years reluctant to access professional help and untimely suffering in silence.
Breaking the Cycle
Project delivers through the Centre aim to break the stigma and increase self-esteem and confidence to open up and seek professional help. During the work shop Masriq will also be giving an open opportunity to people to raise any questions they may have via an open questions and answers session. Mashriq staff will be also be available to offer a more personal session to individuals who do not wish to share their problems with others.
Key guest speakers will be available on the day and will be hosting a mental health presentation. Some of the centre users will also their story to success. Mashriq has been collating these stories and are currently in the process of publishing the proposed book in January 2011.
The event is supported by BeBirmingham via Soho Neighbourhood Management Team .
Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: asian women, Birmingham, Breaking the cycle, health, information, mental health, party in the park, Soho Finger
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Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
Celebrating Black History Month
Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Birmingham, Black History Month, community, engagement, Gib Heath, Handsworth, older adult, Resident Involvement
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Posted on 17th September 2010 by colinhanno
Faith and Football have recently received funding from the Soho Finger and Gib Heath Successful Neighbourhood Fund to deliver a programme of football activities for children between the the age of 5-13 years old. The organisation has a good track record of running community youth league programmes, which has help to steer young people away from anti social behaviour, drugs and gang related activities. Programmes are generally in partnership with local organisations, police and youth service, and is delivered by trained volunteers recruited from local churches and community groups.
The above activity is aimed at building community cohesion through building of relationship and co-operation between parents, volunteers and community. The programme will actively challenge and effectively reduce anti social behaviour and youth crimes and will build youngers self esteem and life skills.
The registration will take place at Laurel Road Sports Centre on Thursday 24th September and Thursday 30th September between 6.00pm -7.00pm.
From here the league will operate every other Tuesday, 7-10 year olds will be playing from 4.00pm – 5.00pm. With the 11-13 years old playing from 5.00pm – 6.00pm on the following dates:
Session 1 - Thursday 7th October 2010
Session 2 - Thursday 21st October 2010
Session 3 - Thursday 4th November 2010
Session 4 - Thursday 18th November 2010
Session 5 - Thursday 2nd December 2010
Session 6 - Thursday 16th December 2010
For more information on the programme please contact Richard Harper on 07852 481960 or vist Www.faithandfootball.org.uk
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Posted on 17th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Birmingham, engagement, families, health, young people
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Posted on 8th September 2010 by nosheen
Soho Finger neighbourhood forum organised the Community Residents Involvement Day on the Saturday 21st August 2010. The event was attended by organisations promoting services offered in the community and how residents can get involved.
The event had presentations, workshops and opportunity to gain information and be active members of the community. It was great opportunity to bring the community together.
Below is an image of the Digital Workshop:
Kiran Sahota Vice Chair of Soho Finger Forum explains the purpose of the event:
“The resident involvement day was to get residents in the community to become proactive and be aware of all the different organisations in their community trying to help them. It was a day for all residents to have their say about the area that they live in and making organisations aware of the help that they can provide to make it a better place. The day was to help communities and organisations work together and understand the concerns residents have.”
Thank you to everyone who attended the event and Soho Finger Neighbourhood team for organising the event.
Posted on 8th September 2010 by nosheen
Tags: community, engagement, Events, particiaption, Resident Involvement, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum, young people
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Posted on 7th August 2010 by colinhanno
- Having Fun
Over 300 children came to Booth Street Park over the second week of the summer holidays to take part in the Play in Parks project delivered by Birmingham PlayCare Network and funded by Be Birmingham via Soho Finger and Gib Heath Neighbourhood Management. This was the first time Play in Parks has been delivered in Booth Street Park and was huge hit with the community.
The children have climbed trees, played team games, made dens and even had a barbeque. Many families, fathers and grandparents have visited the park regularly to engage in their children’s play, resulting in some fabulous community engagement.
Happy Days
Here is “A day in the life” diary of one of the playworkers who delivered the Play in Parks project at Booth Street Park.
Before my first day of work I felt a little apprehensive about 2 weeks of working outside in English “summer”, but I enjoy working with children and the community and looked forward to the challenge. I didn’t know what to expect from the training but enjoyed it a lot; BPCN prepared us well but also kept us engaged with the games and feedback. (more…)
Posted on 7th August 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Be active, Be healthy, Birmingham PlayCare Network, Booth St Play in park, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Soho Finger, summer activities, young people
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Posted on 5th August 2010 by colinhanno
Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum in conjunction with Soho Neighbourhood Management team will be staging a resident involvement event at Soho Community Hall, Chapel St on 21st August between 10-16.00pm. This will be an event where various organisations meet with residents to inform them of their services that they provide. It is also residents becoming proactive in their communities and engaging in services that have created for their needs. All residents will be welcomed and they can be from all different ages and backgrounds.
It is all about residents coming forward and voicing their concerns as well as working with service providers to make the neighbourhood a cleaner, greener and sfer place to live place.
Posted on 5th August 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, community, engagement, Resident Involvement, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum
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Posted on 2nd August 2010 by colinhanno
On Friday 30 July 2010, Robin Russell and Ken Whittaker from the Heart of England In Bloom competition visited the Soho are to judge the entries made by the Soho Finger and Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forums. The In bloom competition encourages communities to make their neighbourhood a more beautiful place to live through imaginative planting, cleanliness, sustainability and community effort.
Soho is a Beautiful Place
The judges award marks for horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation. This was the second time local residents participated in showcasing their neighbourhood with colourful gardens, hanging baskets , sensory/community gardens and local landmarks all of which make Soho an interesting place to live.
Blooming Soho
The judges were greeted at Soho House Museum by Mr Mohan Lal Gaddu from Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forum, Cllr Sybil Spence, Colin Hanno (Neighbourhood Manager) , Clare Parsons ( Museum curator) and Andrew Simons the In Bloom Coordinator.
To set the pace Clare Parsons gave a brief but interesting presentation combined with a tour of the Soho House Museum gardens. The judges then visited the newly built St Michael’s Sensory Garden, Richmond community Gardens and were later accompanied along the two in bloom routes where they engaged with local residents. (more…)
Posted on 2nd August 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Birmingham, community, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forum, Richmond Garden, Soho Community Hall, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum, Soho In Bloom
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Posted on 31st July 2010 by colinhanno
Planet Art have been working with the community of Handsworth particularly in the Gib Heath area of Soho concentrating on Waver Hill park and ideas for an art work in the park. Planet Art have worked with 8 local schools meeting approximately over 200 children , community members and groups nearest to Waver Hill park.
Diverse Communities
The designs created by children, local groups, and residents were showcased at the Party in the Park event on 17th July, over 120 voted and the above was the most favourite amongst voters
We are currently looking at the main planter in the park as the main focus for the art work, which will be unveiled during the autumn. Material discussed are, cast iron, metal fabrication.
Look out for a more detailed outline of the project with photographs from Planet Art#
The main aim of the project is to bring together the community and deliver a durable art work for the park.
Posted on 31st July 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Be healthy, Beyond Brick, community, Final design for waverhill, planet art, Public Art, Soho Finger, Waverhill Park
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