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Full list of news and events

New Council Emergency Support Scheme starts

The Lambeth Emergency Support Scheme (replacing the abolished Social Fund, which administered Crisis Loans and Community Care Grants) is now live.

The main way to apply for a loan or for help in another form is through a new section on the Council's website where you will find more information and an application form you can complete on-line.

Volunteer for our stroke projects!

Do you want to be a volunteer in exciting community projects working with stroke survivors including people with aphasia? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support groups and individuals who have had a stroke to participate in social activities and reduce social isolation.

To give you a chance to find out more about the opportunities we have, DASL's Stroke Peer Support Network and the Stroke Association are jointly holding an information session for prospective volunteers on 20th March.

Come to Lambeth’s Health and Wellbeing Summit 2013

When: Thursday 28th February 3-7pm
Where: The Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, SE11 5SS
Find out more from this flyer Health_and_Wellbeing_Summit.pdf

Warm and Well at Lambeth Accord

A special event for disabled and older people as part of Lambeth's Warm and Well in Winter project.

All you need to know about keeping safe and warm and saving money in Winter

Your chance to find out about integrated care

You are warmly invited to the first Southwark and Lambeth Integrated Care Citizens’ Forum:

When: Monday 18th February 2013, 6.30 - 9pm
Where: 160 Tooley Street, SE1 2QH

Warm and Well event for people with learning disabilities

Lambeth Mencap and Lambeth Learning Disability Forum have organised a free Warm and Well in Winter event for anyone with a learning disability.

When: Friday 15th February, 10.30am - 3pm
Where: Lambeth Accord, 336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA

Concerns about Government gag on local Healthwatch

Local Healthwatch bodies will replace LINks (Local Involvement Networks) from April 2013 but already there are concerns because of new Government regulations.

Lambeth Council launches campaign against Government benefits cuts

Leader of Lambeth council (elect), Cllr Lib Peck, has today (30th January) launched a major campaign to warn residents about the impact of government benefit cuts.

The campaign includes large advertising posters being placed across the borough, information posters delivered to schools, children’s centres, GP surgeries, a series of advice events including the first ever Lambeth Family Finance Fair on 9th March 2013 and direct mail letters sent to affected residents affected by the various benefit changes.

Warm and Well in Winter in Lambeth

A new project to reduce winter mortality in older people and those with long-term health conditions has started in Lambeth. Between now and March 2013 there will be a range of new and extra services and events around the borough

DASL Stroke Peer Support Network Meeting and Social Event

DASL's Stroke Peer Support Network is organising its first meeting since the project was recently relaunched.

Could you be an Advice Worker for DASL’s Lambeth Resolve service?

DASL is recruiting a full-time Advice Worker for our busy Lambeth Resolve team. You can find more information and download an application pack here

Lambeth Celebrates UK Disability History Month

UK Disability History Month runs from 22nd November - 22nd December 2012. For the first time events are being held in Lambeth to celebrate the month. The main event is on Friday 7th December from 10.30am - 3pm at the Accord Centre. There is an exciting programme of events. It is free and all are welcome. Find out more from this flyer UKDHM_December7th_event_flyer.pdf

Paralympics Past Present and Future

As part of the celebration of UK Disability History Month, Lambeth Centre for Independent Living is organising a free special event exploring aspects of the Paralympics at Brixton Library.

Date: Thursday 6th December 2012
Time: 11.30am - 1pm
Venue: Tate Brixton Library
Brixton Oval (next to Ritzy Cinema)
SW2 1JQ

Join us for DASL’s AGM on 30th November

DASL's Annual General Meeting will take place at the Accord Centre, 336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA on Friday 30th November from 11am - 1pm

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