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New Transport News- Due to Covid-19

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Bus Pass Hours of Operation Extended to All Days and All Times.

As part of its response to the public health emergency posed by COVID-19 #Coronavirus, Hampshire County Council has extended the hours of operation of the Hampshire ENCTS bus pass scheme from its current 09:30 to 24:00 on weekdays and at all times at weekends and on public holidays, to all days and all times.

This will only apply to those community transport services on which people can currently use their bus passes.

This will apply to One Community’s Dial-A-Ride, #Dial-A-Ride Shopping services and #ParishLink, but not the Hedge End Park service.

This is a temporary measure for the duration of the public health #emergency only.

For further information about One Community’s #transport services please phone 023 8090 2450 or 023 8090 2432

Corona Virus (COVID- 19)

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Attention all members

Coronavirus Policy

 

Has your group or organisation developed and published its Coronavirus Policy? It is good practice, and essential in the current situation, for all groups to have a written policy that they can bring to the attention of staff, volunteers and customers.

 

If you haven’t yet completed your organisation’s policy, you are welcome to use our policy as a template. Please see below. 

 

CORONAVIRUS POLICY

 

This policy is designed to mitigate the risks of a potential outbreak of Coronavirus or any other serious virus that may affect staff, volunteer or customers preventative measures are required.

 

Or to provide guidelines in the case of an outbreak of Coronavirus or any other serious virus affecting staff, volunteers or customers including:

 

• ill health due to the virus of staff, volunteers or clients on One Community premises or in One Community vehicles
• death of anyone whilst on One Community premises or business
• the unexpected death of any One Community client

 

DETAIL

 

To assist in the prevention of an outbreak of Coronavirus or any other serious virus that may affect staff, volunteers or customers it is important that:

 

• all individuals follow the guidelines as available on the NHS website www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

 

In the event of a major incident, the Chief Executive or most senior person on duty, should be notified immediately and the following appropriate action to be taken:

 

• check if you require medical health by calling the NHS 111 telephone number
• do not go to a health centre or hospital
• refer to the latest update available on the NHS website www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• self-isolate if deemed necessary by health professionals
• One Community vehicles are taken out of service until a deep clean has been undertaken, services are halted as appropriate and service users informed
• One Community mobility equipment is taken out of service until a deep clean has been undertaken, services are halted as appropriate and service users informed
• offices are closed if an individual is diagnosed with the virus, until a deep clean has been undertaken
• staff work from other One Community offices or from home as agreed by the CEO if the office requires deep cleaning

 

Online Survey

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Help us to help you!

If you are involved in the voluntary sector (voluntary groups and charities) we need your input.

This survey will show off Hampshire’s voluntary sector to be the strong, vibrant, effective and forward looking set of organisations we know it to be.

The closing date is Friday 13th March and takes under 15 minutes to complete.

HERE IS THE LINK.

Valentines at Day Activity Services

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We wanted to share what we have been doing in the day activity centres.

This week we followed a valentines theme and everyone who wanted to made delicious cakes. Everyone liked the icing and chocolate tops!

*Joan (not her real name) said this about our day activity service

I have memory loss and it’s a treasure to meet others & make friends with others that really understand. I get a good lunch and picked from my own front door.

Please ring us on 023 8090 2400 or email info@1community.org.uk to arrange a few day trial (with a small cost for transport and lunch.)

If you would like to volunteer with us to help in our day activity centres, please follow this link.

Membership is Changing

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Change to Membership of One Community 

We have been reviewing the membership structure of One Community in order to achieve the best possible service for the organisations with whom we work. Our aim is to make Core Membership more accessible and to preserve existing benefits in our Core Plus membership. One Community’s Board of Trustees has approved this new structure and, as of 1 April 2020, annual Core Membership will be free to all voluntary/community groups (including social enterprises) working in our current areas of benefit  – the boroughs of Eastleigh and Fareham. Core Member organisations will be entitled to our volunteer and community support services but will not have the right to vote at our AGM.

            For Core Plus members who wish to use our enhanced services (including Community Transport, Room Hire, DBS services), and have priority booking of our current training and marketing opportunities to promote their service (eg Network, Volunteering Matters, Unity 101, Pop Up Shops), and be able to vote at our AGM, there will be an annual fee of £17.50, payable by Direct Debit.

            Associate Membership will be open to statutory agencies and non not-for-profit organisations. Associate Members will be entitled to the same as Core Plus members for a fee of £25, but will not be able to vote at our AGM.

            An additional benefit of being a Core Plus member will be that One Community will introduce two open sessions during the year 2020/21 (one afternoon, one evening), where all Core Plus members will have the opportunity to meet Trustees and Senior Managers to ask about the future direction of both One Community and the voluntary sector in general, as well as having the opportunity to network. These opportunities will also provide One Community with vital insight in the work, successes and challenges of Core Plus Members allowing us to share key messages with statutory agencies with whom we work.

           If you have any queries about the new membership structure, please call us on 023 8090 2458 or email vss@1community.org.uk

Tea with a Twist

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Tea with Twist

One Community is working in partnership to set up a new project in Hedge End. Launching in February, Tea with a Twist will be an opportunity for local people to access information about local services, whilst meeting friends and having a cup of tea.
Come and volunteer on a Tuesday morning, meet some new people, and make a real difference in helping others to find the support that they need.
Volunteers will be on a rota, so you will not be needed every Tuesday morning. The shift will be from 9.45am-12pm. Volunteers will set up, serve tea and coffee, put out board games and be ready to chat. One Community will provide information sheets about local services and will provide training for volunteers so that you are equipped to signpost visitors to local services.
Telephone: 023 8090 2400
Email: volunteer@1community.org.uk

Happy New Year

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We wish all our; customers, staff, volunteers and the communities of Eastleigh and Fareham we serve, a very happy new year!

Looking back over 2019, we have done so much! Looking back to Shop Mobility collecting their service award from the mayor of Eastleigh, fast forward to moving to our temporary premises at 75 Leigh Road.

We have all worked hard to improve the lot of people in Fareham and Eastleigh through our community project support, volunteering, Eastleigh museum’s and Fareham’s shop outreach and Young Carers groups. Our transport appeal for funding for a new bus is almost at the point of being able to get one on the road and the day activity services are a fun and welcoming place to be.

One Community is changing and in 2020 and we are looking forward to sharing a swan centre shop with local charity Fledge in the spring. We have several new training opportunities too.

Wishing all of you a very happy new year!

From all of us at One Community.

Day Activity Centre Christmas

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The festive season is nearly with us and our Day Service teams have been planning plenty of opportunities for fun!

All of these pictures were taken at our central day activity centre.

There was plenty of music, singing and dancing and a wonderful treat when the children from local school, The Crescent came along to sing.

We have got some beautiful cards made too!

If you would like to do something different with your time, you could volunteer to help in the day service. If you would like more details or to chat through how we’d support, encourage and equip you to do it. Ring Julia on 02380902457

Email volunteer@1community.org.uk

If you know someone who has got some memory loss and would benefit from coming to do a range of activities, have a good hot meal and meet new friends, please get in touch.

Ring Hayley Malcolm on 02380902400

Email Hmalcolm@1community.org.uk

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