Family Hub Workforce Development Day
Thank you to all those who signed up and joined our recent Family Hub Workforce Development Day on 27 September 2024. This in person workshop was attended by over 65 practitioners with representatives from many of the 24-core family Hub services in attendance. The event delivered a mix of presentations’, testimonials , quizzes and round table discussions which generated thoughtful insights. These will continue to inform our ongoing Family Hub transformation approach.
The Family Hub induction and learning/development handbooks were finalised from feedback in this session and will shortly be available to access on our Family Hub webpage.
If you were not able to attend the event, we have attached the slide deck presented on the day to this bulletin, simply click on the photo above. Please do get in touch if you want to find out anything more about the presentations or information delivered on the day by emailing familyhub@merton.gov.uk
Introducing the "Why We Get Vaccinated" Campaign
"Why We Get Vaccinated" is a three-year campaign that has been co-produced with London communities to boost vaccination rates in areas with the lowest uptake. This campaign features real stories from residents, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, aiming to build trust and understanding about the importance of vaccinations.
The first set of resources feature Black African, Black Caribbean, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Charedi Jewish, Eastern European and Brazilian communities. You can download the toolkit and resources for free, here: www.hackneydesignstudio.com/store
Please localise, use and share these resources. Further assets will be added over the coming months.
Welcome Jacquie, our new Supporting Families Employment Adviser (SFEA)
Worklessness is a problem found in many families and achieving continuous employment can be transformative. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides a network of around 300 work coaches to act as Supporting Families Employment Advisers, based in local authorities, to support financial stability.
Jacquie can provide one-to-one or group support around employment, training, or education, including job searches and benefit advice.
Jacquie’s support can include:
- Benefit queries
- Universal credit claims
- In work benefit calculations
- Looking for work, training or education
- Creating/amending CV’s
- Job applications
One-to-One sessions are currently taking place within our Family Hubs:
- Family Hub at Church Rd Children Centre - Monday mornings 9:30am – 12:30pm.
- Family Hub at Acacia Children Centre - Tuesday afternoons 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Appointments can be booked via Eventbrite: Family Information & Support Hub | Eventbrite
Jacquie is also hoping to run workshops from our Family Hub buildings in the future.
If you are working with a family where the adult is workless or where the family needs help with their finances, please do signpost them to Jacquie for support.
One You Merton Stop Smoking Service
One You Merton provides a stop smoking programme for everyone who lives, works, has a GP, volunteers or studies in the borough of Merton
Our support is for all residents of Merton. We are keen to engage pregnant mothers and their partners, Young people, Respiratory, long term conditions, mental health as well as universal clients.
Referral can be made via the website through the registration link on our website below or via email:
Oneyou.merton@nhs.net.
For more information on our programmes please visit Merton Health & wellbeing service - One You Merton
Kick the Cloud – empowering young people to say no to vaping
Vapes, or electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that can be used to inhale vapour, often containing nicotine. Vaping is generally considered less harmful than smoking, but we still do not know all the long-term effects of vaping. Vapes are recognised as useful tools to stop smoking but are not recommended for those who do not smoke, or for anyone under the age of 18 (OHID, 2023).
Research has shown that 21% of young people (11-17 years) in the UK report that they have tried vaping in 2023 (Action Smoking and Health, 2023), however young people in Merton estimate that figure to be much higher. Following an investigation as to the trends, causes and experiences of young people vaping in Merton, Healthy Dialogues developed a suite of resources to discourage youth vaping, drawing on local insights and behaviour change science. They are free to download and use in schools or youth settings.
Vaping prevention workshops | Healthy Dialogues
Check out the videos here:
If you would like to book, a Kick the Cloud workshop for young people you work with, then please do contact Catch 22 Contact | Catch22
Wellbeing for New Parents Workshop
A FREE WORKSHOP at the Acacia Family Hub, Mitcham, CR4 1SD
Monday 18 November, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Babies under 1 year welcome!
Topics covered:
- Managing expectations
- Thinking styles
- Coping strategies
- Self-care
Individuals must be 18+ and a resident of Merton or be registered with a Merton GP.
National Centre for Family Hubs Induction - November 2024
Join in with the National Centre for Family Hubs Induction in November 2024. Discover innovative strategies, connect with experts, and explore the future of family support.
12 November 2024, 9:00am - 9:45am
The National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH) was launched in May 2021 as a major national initiative led by Anna Freud and is funded by the Department for Education.
The NCFH Induction will provide an overview of the NCFH, including the national policy context for family hubs and our approach to working with local authorities across the country. The session is aimed at any new starters in family hubs or existing staff who would like to find out more about the National Centre for Family Hubs.
The session will introduce delegates to the range of support on offer to local authorities, including online resources, regional and national support.
Our Facebook page needs you!
Did you know our Family Hub's Facebook page has over 1000 followers?
We're very pleased with our Facebook page so far, but we would love to use it to spread the word about our wonderful Family Hub offer! We can advertise your events, share your news or highlight your services, all to a large audience of parents and carers, residents, and other local services.
Don't forget we also have our new digital screens in some family hub sites where we can also advertise for free!
El Robinson (Information Officer) manages our social media and would be happy to discuss any requirements with you, simply email fsd@merton.gov.uk
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