Brent Advice Matters

Our Brent Advice Matters (BAM) twitter feed brings to you news and updates about our new advice and information service for Brent residents.

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Living with a mental health problem can be challenging.

It can be hard to cope with everyday things like money, work and University.

@MindCharity have tips and guides to help you ⤵️
https://t.co/odYOS2GNpn

[Citizens Advice Brent @BrentCAB]

Energy bills are due to rise soon #brent ! Make sure to send a reading to your supplier before this Thursday to ensure your bill is accurate. Find out how to do that here: https://t.co/1e1kxcZ7YL

[Healthwatch Brent @hw_brent]

Another opportunity for people in #Brent to get involved with shaping the future of #digitalhealth tools. Survey closing soon!

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Do you know what repairs your landlord is responsible for?

We can help ⤵️
https://t.co/u1bcwOGegh

* Landlords are not responsible for ghosts 👻

[YoungBrentFoundation @BrentYPF]

WE ARE HIRING! 📢

Would you like to join our team? 💭

For more info on the roles or to apply, please click on the link below

✅ Youth Creative Coordinators: https://t.co/ImGxQOfakH

✅ Trustees: https://t.co/SzeThvYqIn

✅ Youth Board Members: https://t.co/TNVFuzYxqU

[Brent Council @Brent_Council]

You Decide ‘Decision Day’ Saturday 29 January: Make your vote count

Brent residents are invited to cast their votes for energy saving & educational projects they want funded as part of the £500k Brent Carbon Offset Fund

Sign up: https://t.co/uQY9uZ6tRp

@kkrupas #climatechange

[Brent Council @Brent_Council]

London marks its first Great Mental Health Day on Friday 28 January, aiming to get us talking about mental health, highlight available support, and take the stigma out of asking for help.

Find out more about #GreatMentalHealth and how you can join in: https://t.co/1mEYd5mATV

[Brent Youth Futures @BrentYouth_Fut]

Wellbeing & Mental Health workshops are available with Brent Talking Therapies

#mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[Citizens Advice Brent @BrentCAB]

Are you a parent with a child under the age of 5, or expecting and need advice? 👶

Our advisers regularly visit your local Family Wellbeing Centres- give them a call ⤵️

[Brent Council @Brent_Council]

Applications for Brent’s graduate scheme are now OPEN! We’re offering Brent residents with a 2:2 (or above) degree in any subject the opportunity to join our graduate scheme. Find out more at our free online coffee morning on next Monday at 11am here: https://t.co/gS8ib0h3pr

[Brent Community Advice Network @BcanInfo]

Kilburn Hub Digital Cafe helping residents get online and access their essential services @CVSBrent

[Brent Council @Brent_Council]

We have released our Menstruation & Menopause guidance to support staff in the workplace. Two thirds of Brent’s workforce identify as women so it’s important to create an environment where they can talk about these issues openly & seek support #WorldMenopauseDay

[NHS @NHSuk]

It’s #WorldMenopauseDay. Symptoms of the menopause can be severe and have a significant impact on your everyday activities.

We explain more about symptoms, when to see a GP and treatments you can receive here: https://t.co/D9kVjXPylx

[Brent Youth Futures @BrentYouth_Fut]

Another amazing #digitalmedia opportunity from @MAMAYouth 🔥🔥🔥

#training #London

[Brent Council @Brent_Council]

It's #LocalDemocracyWeek 2021 this week, and we're holding a series of events.
Why not join our councillors for a walk in their local area to find out what they do.
https://t.co/n9EsrC1Jxx

[Brent Council @Brent_Council]

Today we launched Infosys Springboard in #Brent

All of our residents can now access free training to gain new digital skills and give their CVs a boost.

There’s something for everyone, with more than 220 courses available 👉 https://t.co/n2u00yDzSb.

@InfosysEurope

[Citizens Advice Brent @BrentCAB]

Has your supplier gone bust? Don't worry!

💡 You'll still have electricity and gas
✔️ @ofgem will move you to a new supplier but this might take a few weeks
📝 Take meter readings as soon as possible

Our advice can help ⤵️
https://t.co/aF89Fxefnn

[Sufra NW London @SufraNWLondon]

Thinking about panic buying? Why not do it for your local food bank. 😂

We are currently super short on toiletries and and tinned fruit!

You can either come by to Sufra, located 160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, NW10 0PW, and drop off goods or do an online shop to that address.

[CVS Brent @CVSBrent]

The Brent Community Hubs have reopened across Brent! Including the new Hub in Kingsbury Library and the final Hub at the Civic Centre opening in Autumn.

[CVS Brent @CVSBrent]

Are you a Brent/Harrow resident with business ideas or social enterprise? Apply for the free SEIDs 12 month business startup
programme now ! @HubSeids