Winter and Christmas Announcements
There are lots of activities taking place across the region this winter-time.
- Christmas Day lunch for socially isolated : on Christmas Day. My fab colleague Emma McInnes has arranged for a Christmas day lunch for people aged over 60 who will be alone at Christmas (see criteria). Lunch will be held locally but people wanting to attend must pre-register first so they know numbers – all details on attached flyer. Transport can be arranged if necessary too. Maximum 60 so book soon. Criteria for attending is : Age 60+ (some under 60s will be accepted depending in circumstances); Living alone and not spending any time with family or friends on Christmas Day; or Couples where the carer is struggling to cook on Christmas day due to caring responsibilities/complexities. emma_mcinnes@middlesbrough.gov.uk
- Pharmacy Needs Assessment: A survey is underway to check how the pharmacies across South Tees can better meet the needs of our communities – details in email attached. People can complete the survey online through the link given or they can be submitted on paper if easier. Consultation ends on 31 January so encourage those with views to complete. https://arcg.is/8SOH8
- Christmas HAF Activities: The booking site for the Christmas delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme is now live – Bring It On! There are thousands of places for children from families in receipt of benefit related free school meals to book onto (see attached poster). bringiton-book.com
- HEAT Fuel Offer for residents: offer for residents needing help with fuel payments. heat-thewisegroup.co.uk
- Hope Foundation - Centre for Warmth advice: Hope Foundation are running to give free energy advice and encourage sign up to the priority service register. warmth@hope-foundation.org.uk
- Free Suicide Prevention Training: various dates available in our area in 2025 https://www.papyrus-uk.org/gal...
- Community Resilience Grants : Cleveland Local Resilience Forum, has allocated a funding pot of £20,000 to help communities in the area increase their resilience and preparedness, ensuring they are prepared should a major incident occur. Grants of up to £2k available – but deadline for applications is 20th December so please submit soon if you are interested. All details in attached email and this link https://www.clevelandemergencyplanning.info/community-resilience/
