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
Ageing Better’s age-positive icons
Older people image: Ageing Better Ageing Better recently released age-positive icons have been launched to change the negative stereotypes associated with ageing and to help us move towards a more realistic and positive image. Ageing Better and Public Health England Read More
Projects for older people who want to learn digital skills this spring
Connect Hackney has four digital projects for older people The Amity Project runs from April until October 2021 The Amity Project is providing one to one bespoke training for older people aged 50 years and over with the aim Read More
TCCA’s Happy Living Project
Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association Happy Living Project (Mutlu Yaşam Projesi) The Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association’s Happy Living Project (Mutlu Yaşam Projesi) aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for over 50s amongst Turkish community living in Hackney. The Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association is Read More
Hackney Good Friday and Easter Saturday Vaccination Clinic
Local GPs will be giving first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to those that are eligible. Call your GP now to book an appointment. To be eligible to book an appointment you must fit at least one of the following Read More
