Dear Colleagues,
In this weeks CSVA's newsletter, two reports from Healthwatch England and Healthwatch Surrey looking at the impact of hospital waiting times. Call for action from CQC to ask the deaf and hard of hearing communities to share their experience of care plus an invitation to number of voluntary sector events taking place in Central Surrey. Great opportunities for networking and promote your organisations, book your places now.
If you have any information or events you would like to share in CSVA newsletter, please email samantha.aungthin@csva.co.uk.
Wishing you pleasant weekend
CSVA Team
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Hospital waiting times reports
Research by Healthwatch England has revealed that people from poorer households, ethnic minorities, disabled people and women are hardest hit while they are waiting.
Along with neighbouring local Healthwatch, Healthwatch Surrey developed a questionnaire to hear the experiences of those waiting for hospital care. The Waiting for hospital care report details key findings and provides insight that will enable services to support those waiting and minimise the harm of long waits.
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The Care Quality Commission encourages people who are deaf or hard of hearing to share their experiences of care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is partnering with Disability Rights UK to ask people who are deaf or hard of hearing to help services improve by sharing their experiences of care.
It is estimated that one in six people are deaf or hard of hearing. This represents approximately 11 million people today, and this number is expected to rise to 15.6 million by 2035.
The CQC has introduced systems that help people who are deaf or hard of hearing get in touch with them, such as British Sign Language and text relay. For further details about how to get help contacting the CQC for the deaf or hard of hearing, please visit the CQC website.
Additionally, the CQC has the following online feedback on care service forms:
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Monkeypox - Spot it. Stop it
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is continuing to lead the national investigation of cases in the monkeypox outbreak in England and has published the latest epidemiological overview
Anyone can catch monkeypox, the majority of monkeypox cases in the UK continue to be in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, with the infection being passed on mainly through close contact between people in interconnected sexual networks.
Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has had Monkeypox in the past 3 weeks is advised to check themselves for symptoms, including rashes and blisters, particularly if they have recently had a new sexual partner. If they symptoms, they should take a break from attending events or having sex until they have called Surrey Sexual Health on 01483 675389 or 111.
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Surrey Community Action’s Charity Mash-Up returns on Thursday 29 September at Christ Church in Woking. Sponsored by charity I.T. providers Qlic, this year's conference features a packed programme of inspiring speakers, informative presentations, useful workshops and a marketplace full of funders and third sector specialists. PLUS a delicious lunch and networking opportunities!
The event features:
- The challenges and opportunities for the voluntary sector - In conversation with Paul Streets (CE, Lloyds Bank Foundation), Sarah Vibert (CEO, NCVO) and Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council.
- Digital Innovation and its potential to transform lives - Clare Burgess and Sylwia Squires, Surrey Coalition of Disabled People. Find out how technology can enable independence and freedom, the challenges of digital exclusion and the initiatives taking in place in Surrey to address these and the new digital innovations on the horizon
- Workshops including:
- Fundraising Trends - Ben Jowitt – Relationship Director, CAF Charities Team
- Top Ten Tips for Writing Fundraising Bids - Nick Bragger, Surrey Community Action
- How to Ensure Your Brand is Future-Proof - Matt Eamer, me&you
- Financial Resilience and Charities: Tools for navigating an uncertain future - Rachel Cooper, Welbeck Accountancy
- EDI workshop - Surrey VCFS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead
- Recruitment SOS – NFP People
- Advice to help you make your organisation sustainable
Funders including National Lottery Community Fund; People's Postcode Lottery; Community Foundation for Surrey; Surrey County Council (Your Fund Surrey and Members Community Allocation Fund); Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner; Mole Valley District Council; Walton Charity and Heathrow Community Trust
Sector specialists including Qlic I.T.; Boom Community Bank, CAF Bank, Edwards Insurance; Utility Aid; Menzies; In Kind Direct and Charity Bank
Tickets cost £30. To find out more and to book visit:
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