Photos above by Jenny Lewis from her project on Hackney residents aged 1 to 100. Hackney Social Radio features project on residents 0-100 Hackney Social Radio, an Immediate Theatre project for older people addresses digital isolation amongst older people, creating Read More
Research published on those affected most in pandemic
Research published on those affected most in pandemic According to the annual Society Watch report by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) increases in mental distress occurred in all groups, but the largest increases by far were felt by Read More
Hackney Giving grants for loneliness and wellbeing
Hackney Giving small grants programme is open for applications Hackney Giving will offer grants of up to £3,000 to small not-for-profit organisations in Hackney which are responding to community needs as the coronavirus restrictions reduce in summer 2021. They are Read More
Help for local residents to use technology
Help for local residents to use technology Hackney council has updated its support information on improving digital skills. Having a basic understanding of how to navigate the internet can really help you in some of your daily activities. It helps Read More
Digital divide narrows but many remain offline
Ofcom research suggests the UK’s digital divide narrowed during the coronavirus pandemic, as people went online to escape the lockdown. The proportion of homes without any internet access has fallen from 11% in March 2020, when the UK entered lockdown, Read More
Find Support Services in Hackney
City and Hackney have launched a new Find support services website showcasing all the incredible local organisations continuing to deliver valuable services to residents. Click here to find out more Each week they spotlight a different organisation on the website Read More
Protecting our planet, by Margaret Smith
Protecting our planetby Margaret Smith Over the past decade environmental awareness has increased significantly. If we don’t look after planet Earth, environmental problems will accumulate – for example the air, rivers and oceans will become increasingly polluted and more plants Read More
Ageing Better’s festival of co-production learning
The Stronger Together Festival of Co-production Learning is being hosted by Ageing Better. During this festival, Ageing Better will share its co-production learning with you from the last 6 years through 12 distinct themes, over 3 weeks in April and Read More
Hackney Carers Centre activities
Forthcoming events, projects and services for carers run by Hackney Carers Centre. Yoga for Men (Male Carers / Hackney Brocals)Tuesday, March 30, 202112:00pm-1:00pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OKIIMWTaRkuW0Vci8mVH-A Learn ways to de-stress Feel empowered through safe physical exercise Be introduced to community resources Socialise Read More
Embedding Diversity event – book now!
Embedding diversity across services Connect Hackney recently held a learning event: Embedding diversity across services – Ageing Well in Hackney: Finding solutions to Older People’s isolation. The latest in Connect Hackney’s series of learning events about Finding solutions for Older Read More