http://www.walsallva.org.uk Walsall Voluntary Action is the umbrella body for the Voluntary and Community sector in Walsall often referred to as a Local Infrastructure Organisation. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:46:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The West Midlands Criminal Justice Board is seeking volunteers from the Black and Minority Ethnic communities to join the new Independent Advisory Group (IAG). The IAG is a community-led group that will advise and constructivelt challenge the Criminal Justice Board, helping to improve the understanding and awareness of Black and Minority ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/16/justice-in-the-west-midlands-can-you-help/ Palfrey Children's Centre is holding a workshop for professionals aimed at raising awareness about the consumption of Paan (betel leaf) and other related products (including betel nut, chewing tobacco and zarda) amongst the Bangladeshi and other South Asian communities.Areas to be covered include: What is Paan? How is it eaten and disposed ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/15/working-with-bangladeshi-communities-paan-workshop/ Walsall Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting a meeting for advice giving voluntary organisations working in the borough.  It's a chance to meet people from other local voluntary and community groups in order to network, learn from each other and discuss key issues. Topics on the agenda this month include Tax Credits and ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/11/walsall-advice-network-forum-meeting/ NHS Walsall is currently advertising a contract for the operation, management and part-funding of an In-Patient Palliative Care Facility. An information event for prospective bidders is being held on Thursday 11 March at the Village Hotel, Tempus Drive, Tempus Ten, Walsall WS2 8TJ, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  The event will provide ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/09/nhs-walsall-bidder-information-event/ Age Concern Walsall is a trusted charitable organisation within the borough that aims to improve the quality of life for older people by actively working to promote choice, independence, inclusion and dignity whilst working to overcome isolation, exclusion and discrimination.  The charity is now looking to recruit new members onto its Trustee Board.  ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/08/age-concern-walsall-seeks-trustees/ A comprehensive guide to free adult learning taster sessions available across the borough of Walsall has been launched. Walsall Bite Size is being promoted by the Walsall Lifelong Learning Alliance and the Black Country Learning and Skills Council to encourage adults into trying something different through short, free taster sessions.  Details of ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/08/walsall-bite-size-launches-2010-directory/ The West Midlands Later Life Forum and Assembly will be holding their inaugural meeting on Monday 29th March 2010 at Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham. The Assembly and Forum will provide a regional voice for the views and aspirations of older people.  If you are an older person or you currently ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/03/west-midlands-later-life-forum-launch-event/ Walsall Council's People First Team have published a briefing pack for local voluntary and community organisations on the personalisation of adult social care services.Personalised services are being introduced under the Putting People First initiative.  This is an agreement between national and local government and other organisations about the changes required ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/03/01/putting-people-first-in-adult-care/ Walsall Children's Trust has announced that the Integrated Young People's Support Service Competitive Grants Programme is being placed on hold. All current and potential applicants have been informed of the decision and the Trust will be announcing a new timescale for the programme shortly.  Work is also being undertaken to align ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/02/24/iypss-competitive-grants-programme-placed-on-hold/ Walsall Children's Trust is seeking comments on a draft ‘refreshed' Children and Young People's Plan.  The three year plan is now in its second year of operation.Each year, the Trust reviews the progress made on the plan's priorities and updates its analysis of local needs.  As a result, the Trust ... http://www.walsallva.org.uk/2010/02/22/your-chance-to-comment-on-walsalls-children-and-young-peoples-plan/