Journey to Justice – Civil Rights Exhibition comes to Library of Birmingham
The Library of Birmingham is hosting a multi-media multi-arts civil rights travelling exhibition created by human rights education charity Journey to Justice: www.journeytojustice.org.uk
It tells little known stories of people who took action for rights...
The Hearings: helping Brum find its voice
This is about trying to re-energise the public sphere - and craft a voice for Birmingham in the national debate.
New scheme proving successful in recruiting BAME carers across the Black Country
Camphill Village Trust are leading the way in recruiting BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) carers to our innovative Shared Lives scheme on behalf of Dudley Council, which offers adults who need support, the chance to live with an ordinary family.
We need to talk, now!
Less than four minutes to successfully make the impossible conversation possible
There are key books that I use in my training courses and which I recommend to clients I coach.
In this blog I concentrate on...
People at Home Urged to Take Part in Art Project
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of John Taylor Hospice, people are being invited to use their time at home to unleash their creative energy and be part of a unique artwork
Beyond the Basics – and the next steps (part 5/5)
John’s life has been one of violence, abuse and institutions – but scratch the surface and you see resilience, recovery and the chance of a new life.
Introducing Shelter’s new podcast series…
Behind the scenes of our new podcast series, Challenging, By Shelter. By Colette Carter, former Peer Mentor.
Make it short and punchy they said. OK, keep reading this or else…
No, that’s not the way to...
‘Long Term Conditions’ group enables long term friendships
In Stirchley, a group which was originally set up to gather feedback from patients about health services has turned into a thriving social circle, where people are gaining confidence in themselves and making friendships...
Managing Yourself Remotely
With most of us working from home at the moment, Rob Legge, a leadership coach, shares a few tips to help us get the most out of a working day.
Talent Match: Manal rises up the ranks in record time
Each participant going through the programme has their own coach and in-work support. Since the programme began four years ago, more than 600 young long-term unemployed young people have benefited from Talent Match Birmingham and Solihull.