Useful Links
Big Lottery Fund
BIG hands out half the good causes money from the National Lottery.
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Choices 4 All
Choices 4 All delivers a preparation for employment training programme to adults with a learning disability which is shaped by the Learning & Skills Council’s funded “Entry into Employment” programme.
www.choices4all.org.uk
LinkUp
Promoting friendship between people with a learning disability and others in the community. Link Up is a registered charity which supports and promotes friendships between people with a learning disability (a.k.a. "Mental Handicap") and others in the community. We aim for individual friendships, but support them with group activities.
www.linkup.org.uk
Mind in Harrow
Mind in Harrow works for a better quality of life for people living in Harrow who are experienceing mental health problems. We strongly believe in encouraging mental health service users to be involved in all aspects of the work of Mind in Harrow and welcome people from different communities and backgrounds to become actively involved. Mind in Harrow is affliliated to National Mind which campaigns for a better life for people diagnosed with mental health problems. We are part of a network of 200 local Mind Associations throughout the country. Our aims are:
- To challenge the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness
- To provide quality services
- To promote meaningful user involvement
www.mindinharrow.org.uk
CARRAMEA
CARRAMEA (Consortium of Anti-Racist, Refugee and Minority Ethnic Associations) was formed in 1999 to promote the social inclusion of people from a minority ethnic background by offering opportunites to participate in social, cultural, educational, training and decision-making activities. We also promote Healthy Living activities.
The founding members of CARRAMEA are the Afghan Association of Harrow, Harrow African/Caribbean Association, Harrow Anti-Racist Alliance, Harrow Iranian Community Association, Indian Association of Harrow. Later on, Pakistan Society of Harrow and Harrow Bengalee Association had also joined the Association.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. Through its unique network of 122 independently managed Carers' Centres and interactive websites, Carers.org and YC Net, The Trust currently provides quality information, advice and support services to almost a quarter of a million carers, including 13,000 young carers.
In addition, The Trust also acts independently in the interests of carers through:
- Research, development and consultation
- Influence on national, regional and local policy
- Partnerships with other national organisations
- Information through our interactive websites, providing advice and access to support groups
HAD
Harrow Association of Disabled people (HAD) is a pan impairment organisation, run by, and for disabled people.
Our aim is to achieve a fully inclusive society where disabled people enjoy equality as a right, not a privilege.
All of our services and activities are delivered in support of our aims, and current services provided include:
- Advocacy
- Information
- Direct Payment support (including payroll, PA list etc)
- Welfare Benefits
- Employment advice and guidance
- Deaf services (including legal advice in partnership with CAB and RAD, an Equipment room in partnership with Harrow council, letter writing support, teaching BSL communication, and sales of face to face and web cam communication support)
- Fire safety checks
- Sale of RADAR keys
- Disability Equality training
- Deaf Awareness training
- Access Audits
- Consultancy work to disabled employees, and their managers
www.had.org.uk
PCT
Harrow Primary Care Trust (PCT) was founded in April 2002 to improve health, commission services and develop primary care for the local population. The Trust is responsible for the services offered by community pharmacists, dentists, opticians and family doctors, and provides services such as health visiting and district nursing. Often referred to as “the local face of the NHS”, we work in partnership with other agencies and the public to improve the health of the local population and reduce health inequalities.
With more than 90 percent of patients starting and finishing their involvement with the NHS before they get to hospital, PCTs are the frontline of the NHS care.
Anne Whitehead
Patient and Public Involvement Manager
Expert Patient Programme, nd Voluntary Services Co-ordinator.
February 2008
www.harrowpct.nhs.uk
Harrow Council
Harrow is an outer London Borough in northwest London and approximately 10 miles from central London. Covering 50 square kilometres (20 square miles) Harrow is the 12th largest borough in Greater London in terms of area, but 22nd in terms of size. It is one of the most diverse boroughs in the UK.
Old traditions, vibrant cultural diversity, and a dash of eccentricity characterise Harrow today. From rich cultural heritage to award-winning international cuisine, we are sure you'll be surprised by what's on offer.
www.harrow.gov.uk
HLA
The Healthy Living Alliance (HLA) exists to help communities work together to give everyone the opportunity to improve their health and well-being.
www.healthylivingalliance.org.uk
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MEND
MEND’s Mission:
To enable a significant, measurable and sustained reduction in childhood overweight and obesity levels
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The MEND programme has been developed by leading experts in the field of childhood obesity. It combines all the elements known to be vital in treating and preventing overweight/obesity in children and their families.
To find out more visit the MEND website site.
www.mendprogramme.org
AGE CONCERN HARROW
Age Concern Harrow is a voluntary organisation working to improve the quality of life for older people living in Harrow.
We act as an advice and information service for older people as well as providing a range of products and services, two of these are our Monday to Friday lunch clubs held in the Red Brick Café of Harrow Healthy Living Centre, offering fresh home cooked meals at an affordable price of £3.50 for a three course meal (this price takes effect from April 1st 2008), and the Tuesday morning and afternoon social clubs held in the Harrow Healthy Living Centre, between 10am and 4pm.
For further information on either of these activities please contact Joyce Whyte, Lunch & Leisure Manager on 020 8861 7980.
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