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The award-winning ‘Antelope’ was based on writer/director Ben Grace’s experiences of mental health and stigmas surrounding a mental health diagnosis after being sectioned at Antelope House, a PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit) in Southampton. Content Note: Contains visuals and conversations related to suicide. 

Watch Antelope online - https://www.bengrace.co.uk/short-films/antelope/

Change4Life - a new campaign to encourage families to ‘make a swap when you next shop’ to help them cut back on sugar. The campaign shows families how making a few simple swaps to their everyday food and drinks can really make a difference. @Change4Life  #MakeASwap 

Camden Clinical Commissioning Group

Volunteer Centre Camden

The Holiday Season is Here! Christmas and hHannukah 2018 volunteering roles
We have been asked about volunteer roles during the holiday season, so here you go.

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Listen, we get it. You’re tucking into your fifth mince pie, and settling into watching Elf for the fifteenth time on the sofa. You don’t feel capable of taking the bins out let alone actually getting dressed and out into the real world. But it’s worth remembering that the festive season is as much about what you give back as take away – and what better way to give back than by signing up to do some volunteering over the holiday period. Here are five opportunities that will help you get into the true spirit of the season. 

Londonist

Christmas is a magical time of year, where you kick back and relax with your family. At least it should be. Not everyone can enjoy that luxury. But you can help. Here are just some of the places you can volunteer at Christmas in London.

What matters most: Four things people want from care

Since 2014, we’ve heard from 1.4 million people about what it’s like to use NHS and social care services. Our latest annual report to Parliament highlights what changes you want to see and how together we're making a difference.  Our annual report 2017/18

Cold weather puts young children, people over 65 and those with heart and lung conditions at risk from low temperatures.

To prepare for cold weather:

• look out for friends and family who may be vulnerable to the cold, and ensure they have access to warm food and drinks and are managing to heat their homes adequately

• try to maintain indoor temperatures to at least 18°C, particularly if you are not mobile, have a long-term illness or are 65 or over

• stay tuned for weather forecasts, ensure you are stocked with food and medications in advance, have deliveries, or ask a friend to help

• take weather into account when planning your activity over the following days

• if eligible, seek entitlements and benefits - power and utility companies have schemes which make at-risk groups a priority for reconnection following power cuts

• avoid exposing yourself to cold or icy outdoor conditions if you are at a higher risk of cold-related illness or falls

• discuss with your friends and neighbours the need to clear snow and ice from in front of your house and public walkways nearby

Stay Well This Winter contains useful advice on staying warm this winter.

You can read the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and savings proposals on their website, which will be discussed in public at the Council’s Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 12 December 2018.

Watch the video explaining Camden’s financial challenge.