Wellbeing Activity Fund

Wellbeing Activity Fund, deadline 29 May (4pm)

The Wellbeing Activity Fund aims to fund the "expansion of a therapeutic social activity programme of sessional and community based social activities, aimed at older people with mild to moderate mental health needs and their carers." In general, the funder defines older people as being aged 60 or over.

Voluntary and community groups can apply for funding of between £500 and £5,000 for activities in the Bradford & Airedale district that contribute to the following aims:
Provide support for older people with mild/moderate mental health needs
Provide opportunities for older people with mental health needs to stay physically active
Provide opportunities for older people with mental health needs to make new/retrain friendship and social contacts
Support older people with mental health needs to maintain hobbies, interests or occupational pursuits, including volunteering.
Support carers of older people with mental health needs, or older carers whose own wellbeing is affected by their caring role.
Please note that "food related activities i.e. luncheon clubs, cook and eat...celebration dinners & events" cannot be funded. A full list of exclusions is shown on page 4 of the guidance notes.

Guidance notes and an application form are attached. For further information please contact Habibur Rahman Projects Officer, Adult Services - Strategic Commissioning, Community Involvement Team, telephone 01274 438777 or email habibur.rahman@bradford.gov.uk

The deadline for applications is 29 May (4pm)
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New! PHN Forum: Find out more about the Bradford Health Observatory

New! PHN Forum
The Public Health Network are holding the next Forum on Thursday 23rd April 2009 (9.30am-12.30pm) at the Thornbury Centre. The event will focus on the Bradford Public Health Observatory, the Healthy Lifestyle Survey Results and the Third Sector. There will be discussions in small groups after each speaker, and there will be a chance to network during the break.

For the last 30 minutes, the floor is open for information updates. Feel free to share information such as a new service/ programme, course, successes etc. You can either let me know if you would like to speak, or you can speak on the day.

Please note that lunch will not be provided on the day, but there will be refreshments.

A programme will be sent out shortly. If you would like to book a place please phone 01274 237601 or email Nicola.Hawkins@bradford.nhs.uk with your name, organisation and telephone number.