What I Wish I Knew About Dementia creates a space for open and honest conversations about dementia, inviting community members to share their real reflections, thoughts and feelings.
Hastings Voluntary Action Cancer Support Champions are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to bring you this special event. A day to raise awareness of, and connect local cancer support services
Our monthly meeting for organisations and individuals working with/for older people locally
Join us for a guided nature walk in Summerfields Wood led by James Duncan from Sussex Wildlife Trust
A working group meeting to focus on the Age-Friendly Baseline Assessment report
Join East Sussex MSK & Hastings Voluntary Action for an hour of gentle exercise and information
HVA are inviting local community food partners to join us for a social/networking afternoon tea.
The aims: To raise awareness of what adult abuse and how to raise a concern
The objectives:
• To introduce the legislation regarding safeguarding adults
• To understand the different forms of abuse and recognise signs
• To know how to react and what to do if someone discloses abuse
• To understand the process of raising a concern with the local authority or the police if an emergency
This is a guided workshop, with easy, step-by-step drawing exercises designed to encourage seeing and the enjoyment of mark making.
The aims: To give guidance to understand professional boundaries and duty of care, and emotional resilience to stress
The objectives:
• To give practical guidance on professional boundaries
• To appreciate the difference between friendship and supporting someone as a volunteer
• To explore the difference between professional, personal, legislative and policies or codes of conduct in relation to volunteers
