18/05/2022

Time: 09:00-10:15am

Welcome to the team introductions. Bring your tea and coffee!

Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Module: An Introduction to Healthy You

Speakers: Jennifer Seymour Community Engagement Network Lead

Suitable for: All

What module will cover:

Healthy You are a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. They can support people who would like to stop smoking/ alcohol reduction, those who want to lead a healthier life, those who want to lose weight or those who would like to take advantage of the NHS Health Checks they offer. Jennifer will be coming in to provide an overview of all different services Healthy You offer and how you can refer to them to support your patients.

Time: 11:30am-12:30am

Module: An Introduction to Think Communities

Speakers: Clair Slade

Suitable for: All

What module will cover:

Think Communities is the Council’s approach for what happens next.
Working alongside partner organisations such as parish councils, town councils, health, education and police services, local businesses, they help our communities to do the things that are important to the people who live there. This session will give you an insight on Think Communities, how they work and how you can work with the team in your local area.

 

Time: 14:00-15:00pm

Module: An Introduction to Hunts Forum

Speakers: Kathryn Shepherdson Deputy CEO and Oli Bachini Development Officer

Suitable for: All

What module will cover:

Hunts Forum of Voluntary Organisations is an independent, non-profit making registered charity based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Kathryn and Oli will be coming in to speak to you about all that the Forum can offer you and an overview of:

  • What is a CVS/Infrastructure Organisation
  • What does it offer the Voluntary and Community Sector
  • What organisations are in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Support Cambridgeshire
  • Set Up Support
  • Funding
  • And Oli will cover what groups you can tap into

19/05/2022

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Module: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the British Government department responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy.

Speakers: Dave Winterton Cambridgeshire Partnership Adviser

Suitable for: Social Prescribing Link Workers

What module will cover:

  • Personal Independence Payment
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Universal Credit

 

23/05/2022

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Module: H.A.Y Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Speakers: Jack Avison Peterborough Exemplar – Digital and Community Engagement Coordinator (Fenland)

Suitable for: All

What module will cover:

How Are You (H.A.Y.) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is a family of digital spaces that bring together everything in the local community that boosts mental wellbeing. Connecting with others, getting active, learning a new skill, being creative, seeking professional support, exploring the outdoors, volunteering – all of these things (and more) can improve mental wellbeing. Jack will be coming in to provide you with an overview H.A.Y, how you can work with your local teams and how to use the H.A.Y website.

Time: 11:30am-13:30pm

Module: Overview of Care Network, Scenarios and How to Write Compelling Case Studies

Speakers: Corrina O’Flaherty Seddon Community Navigator Senior Coordinator – Volunteering & Outreach and Lorraine Bald Senior Coordinator – Help At Home

Suitable for: All

What will module cover:

We will work through role specific scenarios provided by those already in post so that you can have an understanding of what to expect and what your remit is. You will also learn how to write compelling case studies and the importance of sharing your successes