EDA is pleased to announce that we have been successful in securing lottery funding to relaunch our information and advice services. This funding has a particular focus on the implications of Universal Credit and the Housing situation on disabled people and will provide practical information advice and individual support. EDA will update shortly with further information and the launch of the new service...
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Our new “Did you know?” area is to give you tips and useful information. Each month we will cover a new topic. Carers may to able to go free of Charge to the Cinemas A CEA card entitles a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. Is it a national card scheme...
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PLEASE NOTE: EDA offices will be closed to the public from the 18th December 2017 and will re-open on Wednesday 3rd January 2018. EDA board members, staff and volunteers would like to wish everyone happy holidays and a happy new year. If you have any queries in the meantime please e-mail eda@e-d-a.org.uk ...
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STOP PRESS: UPDATE: The decision has been referred back to cabinet and therefore the call in successful. There is no need for anyone to attend the meeting tonight Message to use form Enfield Council Prevention and Early Intervention Commissioning Stakeholder Update 8th November 2017 Contracts Award As you will be aware, a Cabinet decision was published regarding the award of contracts to the Voluntary and...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION There is considerable concern about the number of elderly people being targeted by fraudsters/tricksters in Ponders End and Enfield wide. An electronic flyer giving basic crime prevention advice and the do’s and don’ts is being produced. Whilst this is being completed you may find the following information useful: 1) ATM DISTRACTION THEFT: Customers are being distracted while using cash machines normally by Suspect 1...
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Let us know about your experience of the PIP assessment Inclusion London has been invited by the Work and Pension’s Committee to give evidence on the process of being assessed for the Personal Independence Payment PIP – your experience will inform our evidence. Please send your experience to Henrietta.doyle@inclusionlondon.org.uk asap or by Wednesday 12 April 2017 There is more information about the areas the committee...
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We’ve been working with Claire Sawyer, the first Business In The Community Business Connector in Enfield. Claire has been seconded from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to BITC for 12 months. Over the last month, she has been getting to know Enfield. Who are Business in the Community? Business in the Community (BITC) is a business-led charity. Our members work together to tackle a wide range...
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will shortly be inspecting services provided by North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, which includes: Services delivered at North Middlesex Hospital in Enfield The Care Quality Commission (CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. We register, monitor and inspect services to make sure they provide safe, effective, compassionate, high quality care, and we...
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