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An invitation to Healthwatch Birmingham online coffee morning
Healthwatch Birmingham wants to hear your experiences of health and social care and how things have been different for you since the Covid-19 lockdown began. They are making sure that health and care services listen to the people that use them as things change in response to the pandemic.
Job Vacancy: MECC Trust Employment & Training Advisor
MECC are advertising for an Employment and Training Advisor.
£19500.00 Pro Rata
Fixed term contract: Aug 2020 – Dec 2020
MECC Trust based in Balsall Heath, Birmingham provides employment & training advice and guidance for unemployed in the community. You will develop and promote positive use of our employment and training provisions at the MECC Centre and establish contact with potential clients in the surrounding areas. You should have extensive experience in advice work in community settings working and meeting needs of those disadvantaged in the post Covid 19 employment market.
Please submit you CV and supporting statement to:
Closing Date: 26th July 2020 at 17:00pm
MECC Trust, 93 Court Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9LQ
Tel: 0121 440 3500.
Bike Theft
Lockdown has seen a lot of people dust off their old bike and get back cycling. With a lot of people holidaying at home this year you may well be planning a few bike rides. West Midlands Police want to share our top tips for keeping your bike safe.
Bright Futures seeking Football Coaches and Volunteers
Bright Futures run weekly football training for children in Balsall Heath Park. They are currently seeking adults who can support sessions, 11am-1pm every Saturday.
Care and Support for Adults – Learning from the Covid 19 Pandemic
The People for Public Services forum would like to invite you to its first online forum on Tuesday 4th August 2020, 2pm – 3pm.
Coronavirus weekly update from Birmingham City Council
Welcome to the coronavirus weekly update from Birmingham City Council.
Survey about SEND provision
A new survey has been launched this month aimed at Birmingham-based parents/carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Police Survey
West Midlands Police are asking people in the Sparkbrook & Sparkhill area to complete a survey to let us know how you feel about policing in your area and what matters to you in your community.
Connection
The fourth theme in the series is Connection: Stitching a message to connect with others.
Your Views on Care and Support for Adults During Covid-19
As National Co-production Week begins today (6th July), Birmingham City Council’s Adult Social Care Directorate want to know your views about how COVID-19 has affected you.
Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme Community Update – July 2020
Welcome to the Hall Green Community Update. This edition you will be able to read about our new Hall Green Communities website, find out about some of the work Gospel Oak have been completing with children and families and read our ‘Spotlight On…’ with Jo from Women & Theatre! We hope enjoy!
Lost Children Booklet now available to purchase
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s Lost Children project booklet is now available to buy online.
Wear and Share – organisations
Do you work for an organisation that supports children, families or individuals? Are you able to help us distribute free, good quality clothes to those who need it most?
Wear and Share
Are you struggling to access and afford clothing items during lockdown? Wear and Share is a project helping Birmingham individuals and families, who are struggling to obtain essential items for free, such as clothing, during this difficult time.