British Lung Foundation Training

RCC 21 – British Lung Foundation Training Proposer: Kamal Russell – Hope St Clinic Funding allocated: £1,994 The proposal With the funding we managed to have 2 people trained to level one to instruct and direct the British Lung Foundation Level 1 Course. This has enabled us to offer more courses to more volunteers and sufferers. It has also provided the new instructors with the knowledge and training to lead…

Suicide Bereavement Group – Safehaven

RCC 20 – Suicide Bereavement Group – Safe Haven Proposer: Esther Smith Funding allocated: £4,460.00 The Proposal This is a group of four volunteers who have been personally affected by loss by suicide. The group was awarded £4,460 from the RCC fund to set up a telephone helpline and website. So far the group has a brand and identity for the service which is not provided elsewhere, a partially built…

Dementia Friendly Area in a GP Surgery

RCC19 – Dementia Friendly Area in a GP Surgery Proposer: Emily Cross – Keepsake for Life Funding allocated: £2,000 The Proposal In line with objectives of our local Dementia Action Alliance to provide comfortable environments and services for people suffering from dementia, we want to pilot a scheme to develop “dementia friendly areas” within our local medical centres. We believe that this action has the potential to improve customer service…