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Record 4.3 million referrals to specialist mental health services in 2021

Press release - Royal College of Psychiatrists Mental health services received a record 4.3 million referrals during 2021 as the pandemic continued to take a toll on people’s mental health, according to research by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Analysis of new NHS Digital data shows there were 3.3 million referrals to adult services and … Continue reading Record 4.3 million referrals to specialist mental health services in 2021

PET-Xi Training Level Up programme recruiting now for April start

The next face-to-face date for Sheffield's PET-Xi Training Level Up programme for 19-24-year-old care leavers is planned for April. PET-Xi Training is now offering remote and face-to-face support for 19-24-year-old care leavers across Sheffield who are not in employment, education or training. Its mission is to inspire and empower young people into work. Learners will … Continue reading PET-Xi Training Level Up programme recruiting now for April start

Impetus Seeking Charity Partners for Youth Employment and Equity Projects

Written by Impetus Our research shows that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely as their better-off peers to be out of education, employment or training (NEET). There is also clear data showing that ethnic minority young people are disproportionately impacted by unemployment. So for this open grant round, we are looking for impact-led organisations who … Continue reading Impetus Seeking Charity Partners for Youth Employment and Equity Projects

Job vacancy: Specialist Employment Advisor (Autism Plus)

Salary: £21,000 Per Annum Contract: Full-time, 37.5 Hours per week Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Desirable: Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle The Team As a member of the Specialist Employment Team, you will improve life opportunities for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, supporting them one-to-one towards their goals in … Continue reading Job vacancy: Specialist Employment Advisor (Autism Plus)

UK Shared Prosperity Fund: pre-launch guidance

Written by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities 1. Introduction This provides further information to local authorities and other partners across the United Kingdom on: the aims of the UK Shared Prosperity Fundits contribution to our shared objectivesthe delivery roles of the UK Government and local partners across the UK It will enable places … Continue reading UK Shared Prosperity Fund: pre-launch guidance

Who Cares? Business in the Community & Ipsos research reveals the great workplace divide

Press release - Business in the Community Business in the Community, The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, and Ipsos has today published new research which found that nearly six out of ten women (58%) say caring responsibilities have stopped them applying for promotion or a new job, and one in five (19%) have left a job … Continue reading Who Cares? Business in the Community & Ipsos research reveals the great workplace divide

Red Tape music courses recruiting; study programmes and short courses for 19+

Please see below for the following opportunities to undertake music courses at Red Tape Central. BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Industry Skills Study Programme L2BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Music Production L3ADULT EDUCATION SHORT MUSIC COURSES (19YRS+) If anyone wants to enrol they will need to contact Pippa Gawthorpe at Red Tape Central directly. pippa.gawthorpe@sheffield.gov.uk … Continue reading Red Tape music courses recruiting; study programmes and short courses for 19+

SYMCA: New Sustainability Centre will bring region together to lead drive for net-zero

Written by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority A new translational research centre to help decarbonise organisations across South Yorkshire was announced on Wednesday 9 March 2022.  The South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre was unveiled at South Yorkshire Economic Summit 2022 The centre will connect world-leading research with regional partners to develop and implement plans to reduce … Continue reading SYMCA: New Sustainability Centre will bring region together to lead drive for net-zero