Posted by: Ray Ashmore of WE CAN Get Active Group ­ 05-Jul-2011 15:10
Sports/Activity Tasters for people with mental ill-health 05/07/2011

The WE CAN Get Active Group, comprising CHLC, the NHS Health Promotion Service (Mental Health), Pentreath Ltd and Penwith Volunteer Bureau, are again offering a week of sports/fitness activity tasters for people suffering or recovering from mental ill-health. Activities this year include Sailing, Horse Riding, Surfing, Canoeing, Football, Gym, Walking, Pilates, Volleyball, Cycling, Tai Chi, Yoga, Cornish Wrestling and Gig Rowing. Most activities are free but there is a small charge for canoeing, sailing, surfing and horse riding. Book on 01209 313419 by 9th July. See www.chlc.org.uk/wecan for more information and the schedule.

Posted by: Ray Ashmore of CHLC ­ 20-May-2011 14:27
NSPCC Helpline Phone Texting Service 16/05/2011

The NSPCC has launched a mobile texting service which will allow the public to contact their helpline by texting 88858 to seek advice or assistance, or to report concerns. The service will run as a pilot until the end of 2011.

Posted by: Ray Ashmore of CHLC ­ 21-Apr-2011 17:14
Updated: 24-Apr-2011 16:42
Arts Volunteer Event 21/04/2011

Arts for Health are holding an event on May 4th 3:30 to 5:30 in Penryn for people interested in volunteering with them. Why not go along and meet them, learn about what they do and find out what opportunities there are to volunteer with them. If you would like to attend contact by email on info@artsforhealthcornwall.org.uk

Posted by: Ray Ashmore of CHLC ­ 15-Apr-2011 16:00
Health Promotion News 15/4/2011

The Spring 2011 editions of Health Promotion News and Healthy Living Network News are now available. Click the links to view: Health Promotion News and Healthy Living Network News

Posted by: Ray Ashmore of CHLC ­ 14-Apr-2011 15:07
Updated: 14-Apr-2011 15:25
Migrant Worker Safety Net 14/4/2011

Inclusion Cornwall have introduced a Safety Net to ensure that migrant workers are safe when working in Cornwall. The net provides practical support to frontline staff by asking a number of questions that staff can consider when working with migrant workers. For more information contact Judith Cook on 07527 470503 or view Here.

Posted by: Ray Ashmore of CHLC ­ 11-Apr-2011 16:40
Updated: 11-Apr-2011 17:38
GP surgery computers 11/4/2011

CHLC is working in partnership with GPs, health professionals and voluntary and community organisations to improve their health and wellbeing in a holistic and proactive way. As part of this scheme they are installing the CHLC database in kiosk computers in selected GP surgeries and community centres throughout Cornwall. If you are a GP or health professional working within a GP surgery and wish to look at whether you can have one of these kiosk computers installed there, contact Ray Ashmore on 01209 614448.