Experts at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester are to lead three new research projects to help drive business activity in ethnic minority communities. DMU’s Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) will look at supplier diversity, new migrant communities and procurement readiness in ethnic enterprises. The studies will be led by Professor Monder Ram, a [...] [...more]
The Recovery Resources Charity is having a Consultation Event on October 10, 2008 World Mental Health day 4.00 -6.00 pm at Lord Mayor’s room, New Walk Museum, Leicester. ‘Recovery’ has taken the project around Leicestershire and Rutland to libraries, museums and hospitals in Oakham, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Oadby, the Bradgate Unit and Brandon Unit (psychiatric units that [...] [...more]
Wellbeing Mentors Project Salary £21,412 pro-rata plus 6% pension Part-time contract (18hrs pw) initially to July 2009 We are looking for a skilled and experienced community worker to develop an exciting new resident led project. Funded through the New Deal for Communities, this project forms part of the “Feeling Good” programme – a partnership of local agencies working [...] [...more]
Making every Muslim child matter On the 14th of July 2008, the first national independent Muslim youth work organisation, Muslim Youth Skills, was launched at the ‘Islam Expo’ event, Hammersmith, London. “The main concerns for young Muslims, according to research, are the mundane ones; drugs, alcohol, relationships, getting a job, not extremism. We are at a crucial [...] [...more]
Activities 4 U is an excellent online resource for young people in the city and county. If you are looking for an activity to do over the summer break, take the time to search all the information on Activities 4 U. www.activities4u.org Why not let Citizens Eye know what activity you did and become a Citizens Reporter with [...] [...more]
The 4th deafZINE is here now! Get your free copy from the Action Deafness Reception or download it here!! The editorial team still need your news, information and articles for the newsletter and website, this will help make it more interesting to read so please get in touch with deaf-leicester. 4th deafZINE deaf-Leicester.co.uk [...more]
Successful Leadership and Management for the Future Do you inspire confidence and motivate your staff to deliver excellence? Leaders are not just born they are made! Date: Tuesday 19th August Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Voluntary Action Leicester Cost: £65 A thought provoking session designed to sharpen your leadership skills. Leadership Contact Reno Xavier, Training Consultant for more details and a booking form on: T. [...] [...more]
Date: July 17th 2008, 11 to 1.30 Venue: Age Concern Leicestershire and Rutland, 113 Princess Road East The role of the Chaplains is to support the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of people experiencing mental health problems. They visit inpatient and rehabilitation units and are also active in the community [...] [...more]
Have you experienced depression or ongoing low mood? Are you aged 16 - 25? Sharing your experiences could help others! YouthHealthTalk (YHT) is a national charity that produces the unique, award winning website www.youthhealthtalk.org about young people’s experiences of health and lifestyle. On the site you can watch, listen and read people talking about their real-life experiences. We’re looking [...] [...more]
Online resource for ethnicity & health doubles content - NHS backs with new contract A Specialist Library for Ethnicity & Health, designed to provide health professionals with the latest research and information on ethnic minority health, has announced two successes - in the last year it has doubled the number of research articles it provides, and [...] [...more]
