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Somerset Mental Health Hub is being organised by the three Somerset Mind groups working together. This work has been
funded by Somerset County Council Public Health, Building for the Future Initiative. This is intended to help strengthen the
capacity of the third sector mental health organisations in Somerset.
Correspondence: [email protected]
Somerset Mental Health Hub
25TH AUGUST 2016 NEWS
At this time of year I didn’t expect so much interesting
information to come to the fore. This e-news is jammed packed with news, opportunities and events
that demonstrate that the Somerset Mental Health Hub’s role and value is rapidly getting known.
A fantastic toolkit has been bought to my attention by Hilary Hawkins Rural Business Connector for Somerset. The VCSE strength checker is a free diagnostic tool now available to help organisations develop and improve their resilience. It has been developed by Big Lottery Fund with the Cabinet Office. It will produce a personalised report highlighting an organisation’s key strengths and areas where they could be more effective. It’s free and useful so please try it. If you do please let me know if and how useful it is to your organisation. The link is http://vcsestrengthchecker.org.uk/
SOMERSET MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY
Thank you to those who completed and returned the survey which has been collated
for our commissioner Somerset County Council Public Health. I appreciate that the survey was quite in
depth and required a lot of time. The results are very interesting, and give a real ‘flavour’ of the profile
of third sector organisations that provide direct or indirect mental health services in the County. Your
individual results will be a great resource for you to promote the social impact that your organisation
makes.
Thanks again.
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I was delighted to be approached by Rhian Bennett Somerset County Council’s Senior Commissioner
for Mental Health to see if any of our hub members would be interested in receiving a visit by Rhian’s
colleagues. The purpose of the visit was to assist with the review of adult social care mental health and
to speak to service users about their experiences and support organisations about the care and support
their clients need.
Janet Coates Commissioning Officer was one the team who visited some of our members and Janet has
kindly provided feedback on the visits. Here is what she said ‘We gained a lot from hearing from people
firsthand about their lives and what helps them and this will help inform our commissioning plans
especially for the lower level and preventative needs.
In particular we feel we benefited (by visiting the services) in a number of ways:
Much better understanding of the issues and challenges that people face in their day to day lives
Much better understanding of how people with mental health issues live their day to day lives
Realising how many different activities are delivered that all contribute to helping people live
better
But the best feeling we had was one of feeling good and uplifted after the visits; we really were on a ‘high’
after our visits’. How FANTASTIC is that? And all thanks to those who participated. This is one of
the real benefits of having a Somerset Mental Health Hub. Furthermore Janet hopes to plan another set of
visits later in the year. Let me know if you would like to be put forward for a visit.
Barli from In Charley’s Memory at the Cafe Converation event
The feedback from Janet links very nicely to the comments and suggestions from participants at our cafe conversation event in July. The event provided by the South West Foundation focussed on several areas. Here are the topics and comments from the session.
Core Funding The majority of organisations had issues with core funding. There are some funding opportunities for projects but in order to be sustainable organisations need their core funding to be covered. Lack of grant funding and the increase of service level agreements have made life very difficult for organisations. Equally the lack of continuity of funding is a concern. Organisations were aware that funding is an issue throughout but lack of not being able to know whether their funding is going to be continued or not is quite an issue for many organisations. It makes it difficult for them plan for the future. Several organisations had had a funding crisis where they were almost at the stage where they their funding situation was so bad that they were on the verge of closure prior to receiving news of a new grant or funding being agreed.
Statutory Agencies not being aware of or not understanding what the Voluntary Sector has to offer
‘Agencies not understanding what the Voluntary Sector has to offer and inventing new services to cover needs that voluntary sector organisations were already working on.’ The VS/s local knowledge of needs and of agencies would have been invaluable to the issues that the new services were seeking to address. Mention was made of a new project instigated by local GPs surgeries where patients received an assessment through a new member of staff as part of their newly funded project. People were then referred on for assistance. After a couple of months this ‘new’ service offering a signposting to activities was heralded as highly successful in the patients of the GPs. However, the patients were being assisted by being referred on to community groups who were not receiving any funding from health or social care for
the services that they offered and were providing to the patients of GPs. The feeling was that if agencies were better aware of what the Voluntary Sector was able to offer then they would not need to ‘invent’ new services and could invest in existing services offered by the Voluntary Sector.
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There is also a concern that healthcare professionals refer to organisations not knowing that an organisation due to a lack of funding and resources may not be able to support the patient or may have a waiting list. Concerns were around raising expectations of the person needing help.
A suggestion was made that regular visits to services from other healthcare professionals would help build understanding, knowledge and relationships.
Young people Several organisations voiced their concern for the lack of mental health services. In particular people were concerned about the lack of mental health services for young people and epidemic of self-harm among young people.
Rural areas Somerset has very significant rural areas where loneliness and isolation can badly affect people’s sense of wellbeing unless activities and services are on offer to bring people together. Networking
There is a lack of opportunity for networking for voluntary sector members to network and share views and information. People appreciated the Café Conversation style of networking which were informal but assisted people to link up and learn from each other.
This is just a snapshot of the event and the South West Foundation has produced full information on the event. Please let me know if you would like a copy.
Finally I am very excited that our new Somerset Mental Health Hub website is taking shape. Don’t
forget to return your website form to be included on our site. Free publicity for your organisation
cannot be missed.
Many thanks
Doreen Smith
Somerset Mental Health Hub Manager
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TRAINING
CARERS VOICE SOMERSET is offering a Vision Group Leader Training Workshop to provide an overview of the role and function of Vision Groups and how to achieve the required results. This workshop will provide you with the opportunity to: • Understand the purpose of Vision Groups and how they contribute to the monitoring of Somerset’s Commitment to Carers. • Discuss and share ideas about the different ways that you could help carers to share their views and ideas. • Enhance your communication skills by developing and practicing rapport skills. • Learn and practice techniques that can help you to keep your group focused on the required outcomes. To book a place please contact Debbie by 16th September: [email protected] If you are an employee or member of an organisation who has endorsed Somerset’s Commitment to Carers and are unable to attend on this day please contact Debbie to arrange alternatives.
A number of the voluntary projects SCC have grant aided have enquired about training relating to
safeguarding. Please find the link to the Somerset Safeguarding Boards’ latest training brochures.
Children’s Safeguarding
Details of multi-agency training and basic awareness training which would be suitable for workers where
their main role is not safeguarding.
http://sscb.safeguardingsomerset.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Training-Brochure-2016.pdf
the e-learning options that are advertised in the front of SCC’s training brochure are accessed via SCIL
(Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning) with Virtual College at a cost of £15 per session. These are the
courses SCC recommends through the SSCB as they cover the required learning outcomes.
The Cascade Pack, Basic Awareness Level 1 for all staff, is available to buy for £60 by emailing
[email protected] . This is a 3/3.5 hour ‘classroom’ training session which is intended to be
delivered ‘in house’ by the Designated Lead, or a member of staff who has attended the two day Working
Together training within the last two years.
Adult Safeguarding
Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board website also outlines a lot of the basics around safeguarding adults,
and includes some e-learning resources:
http://ssab.safeguardingsomerset.org.uk/information/learning-and-development/
The other recommended would be to signpost interested organisations to Care Focus SW which offers open
training courses: http://www.carefocussw.co.uk/open-courses/
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FEW PLACES left on the Falls Awareness course arranged for Tuesday 6th
September at Carymoor Environmental Trust, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7NR
This ½ day course is free to attend and runs from 9.30-12.45 (arrival from 9.00) tea/coffee provided and is
suitable for those with no knowledge or a basic knowledge of falls prevention and for organisations
supporting people in community settings (not residential care settings).
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW with Cait [email protected]
Taunton Association for the Homeless is offering free training around
communication and essential employability skills. The training is aimed at disadvantaged groups and I can
guarantee, it will be completely different form everything else out there, being informative, lively,
interesting and fun!
The one day course is limited to 10 spaces and will take place on Wednesday 7th
September from 10am
at our Head offices 90-91 East Reach. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Contact: Tony Francis Education Manager Taunton Association for the Homeless 01823 271326
EVENTS
Somerset Choices are offering a number of social care advice and information drop ins. No
appointments are necessary you just pop in and talk about what services are available in your
community. Sessions are:
Williton – on the first Tuesday of every month 10.00am-1.00pm Becket House, Bridge Street, Williton
Nether Stowey – in the second Tuesday of every month (from Sept) 1.00 – 4.00pm The Church Centre, 27
St Mary’s Street, Nether Stowey
Watchet – on the last Tuesday of every month 10.00am – 1.00pm The Sanctuary, 38 Swain Street, Watchet
Minehead – first Friday of every month 10.00am – 1.00pm Minehead Baptist Church, The Parks Minehead
Further information can be found at www.somersetchoices.org.uk
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Somerset Health & Wellbeing Board Annual Conference 18th October, 10am - 3pm
at Canalside, Marsh Lane, Bridgwater, TA66LQ
Theme - 'Positive Lives - Building Mental Health Capital in Somerset'
To book http://somerset-health-and-wellbeing-board-annual-conference.eventbrite.co.uk
Book by 30th September.
Here at the Somerset Partnership we want to improve the Care Plans that we use with our patients.
If you are a patient or carer and you are interested in helping us with this, you are invited to our Care Plan Workshop on:
Friday 9 September 2016, 10 am-4.30 pm, The Canalside Conference Centre, Marsh Lane,
Bridgwater, TA6 6LQ (lunch included)
Care plans are used for patients who have ongoing care, such as:
Mental health care under the Community Mental Health Teams
Patients in our Community Hospitals
Patients being looked after in their homes, for example recovering from stroke, or living with
several different long-term health conditions
Patients living with dementia or under the care of our Older Adults Community Mental Health
Teams.
If you are interested in attending, please email Lucy Nicholls, Patient Experience Manager, on
[email protected] Places are limited so booking is required.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The next Move meeting will be Wednesday 28th September 10.00-12.00pm at the SASP Offices,
Wellington TA21 9JQ. . The focus of this meeting will be on Somerset Exercise Referral scheme and have guest speakers, interactive sessions and feedback from participating leisure providers. Contact Louise Bulmer Health Promotion Manager – Healthy Weight Public Health Somerset County Council [email protected]
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Somerset CCG Engagement Advisory Group (SEAG) Development
Hold the date for the Somerset CCG Engagement Advisory Group (SEAG) Development Day – 25
October 2016
Please put a note in your diary to hold the 25 October 2016 for the SEAG Development Day which
will be held at Somerset CCG, Yeovil BA22 8HR. The purpose of the day is to inform and
encourage a wider group of people to participate in our work. Further details will be sent to you
nearer the time but do please share the date with anyone who would be interested in attending.
For further information, please contact [email protected]
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Service is currently recruiting Helpline Volunteers.
SARSAS provide services for people who have experienced any sexual violence, at any time in their lives, especially
women and girls. We offer a help line, one-to-one support sessions, counselling and e-support.
We are looking for volunteers to answer calls on the SARSAS helplines providing emotional support and signposting
information. In May 2015 we launched an additional male service which is optional for volunteers to be a part of. We
are looking for women, who are empathic, non-judgemental with good communication skills, time-keeping and
reliability. SARSAS values diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Through this work you
will learn new skills, gain experience for related roles and courses e.g. counselling, social work and develop an
awareness and understanding around sexual violence and rape.
You will be required to attend all five training days for the role which starts on Thursday 29th
September 2016. You will
need to be able to commit to volunteering with SARSAS for at least 6 months, attend one 2-3 hour helpline shift per
week and monthly group supervision.
Opportunities for further training and expanding knowledge will be provided as well as visits to external agencies, and
participating in away days, planning or conferences. There will also be opportunities to get involved in other SARSAS
services including one-to-one support and campaigning if desired. SARSAS will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses.
If you would like to find out further information about SARSAS and the Helpline role we are holding an information
session on Thursday 18th
August 2016 from 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm.
Please e-mail [email protected] to book a place. If you have any questions please contact us by e-mail
[email protected] or by phone on 0117 9299556 and ask for Liz Roberts.
If you are interested, you can download an application form from the SARSAS website:
http://www.sarsas.org.uk/support/volunteer/
Applications can be sent to [email protected] Closing Date – Tuesday 6th
September 2016 (5.00 pm)
Interviews (Informal 1:1 meetings) – Between 12th
September to 22nd
September 2016
* Because of the nature of the role it is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9
Part 1 Equalities Act 2010. A Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.
FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING
Somerset “YOUR CHOICE” 2016-17 is launched - money for your organisation
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The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) prosecutes illegal lenders (sometimes known as loan
sharks) and provides support for victims.
The IMLT is pleased to announce that Your Choice, Somerset is now launched. “Your Choice” is a
great way of spreading the anti-loan shark message whilst helping out your organisation.
Why take part?
The funding may help your organisation reach different client groups, encouraging more people to engage
with your service
It helps you sample new ideas with funding
There will be free publicity and networking opportunities for your organisation
The application form is simple to complete and doesn't take long
It's something a bit different… and FUN!
Who can apply?
Local residents, charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups, schools and statutory
agencies benefiting those that live in the county.
How much can you apply for?
You can apply for a minimum of £250 up to a maximum of £1,250 per project idea. You can submit more
than one idea but the total amount bid for by your group must not exceed £1,250.
Deadline for electronic entries is August 31st 2016.
If you need to post an application, please notify and we’ll give you an address to send it to.
What can you spend the money on?
Funds can be spent on any worthwhile community project that meets the following criteria:
Contributes to raising the awareness of the dangers of using ‘loan sharks’
Promotes legal, affordable credit options to prevent people from using loan sharks
Tries to prevent crime and disorder whilst promoting the stop loan sharks message
Here are some great examples of how Your Choice money has been used in the past.
The money was used to buy money boxes and to develop a money mentoring project with young
people to warn them about the dangers of loan sharks
Fine Art Project at a homeless hostel – a Stop Loan Sharks painting was produced by residents and
displayed in the main foyer
Money provided by the IMLT paid for rehearsal space for a youth group to rehearse “A Loan” – a
play about the dangers of Loan Sharks (we have a script that people can use)
Payment for venue and buffet lunch for Community Stop Loan Sharks Advocate Training (training
provided free of charge by IMLT)
The process:
You complete the application form and then send it to the IMLT. The application will be checked to ensure
that all the information provided is correct and that all the practical aspects of the project are covered to
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make sure that it can be delivered. We may be in touch with you at this stage to get some more information.
We will then inform you if your project has been short-listed.
All the short-listed contenders will be sent a link to Survey Monkey – an on-line voting facility where you,
your friends and colleagues can then vote for your project. It will be important at this stage to rally your
neighbours, friends and service users to ensure your project gets the support it deserves.
During September there will be opportunities to promote your idea either at your organisation or on-line
and invite members of the public to vote. Total votes – both through on-line voting and community
engagement will be tallied and the over-all winners will be announced at the end of September.
For further information contact : Lin Fisher - Lead in Awareness, Intelligence, Support & Education - South
region England Illegal Money Lending Team, Direct Line: 07825 904 587 or Email
Community Action Fund Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner - deadline
1st September. For more details contact
OPPORTUNITIES
Healthwatch GP Survey (deadline for return of surveys is 16th September)
Healthwatch Somerset has been working with our Local Medical Committee on access to GP appointments,
medical treatment and advice. Together we have designed the attached survey which we are circulating to groups and
organisations for it to be completed by people living in Somerset (see attached). The information from the completed
surveys will be used anonymously to produce a report and to help shape the development of Primary Care Services in
Somerset. The address to return is at the top of the questionnaire or you can use our Freepost address quoting:-
Licence number RTEZ – JJBY – CGTT
“Healthwatch Somerset,
Somerset Rural Youth Project
Unit 1-2
Suprema Business Park
Suprema Avenue
BRIDGWATER TA79LF
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We have a supply of pre-paid Freepost envelopes if you need any please contact us in the office on 01823
264405. The deadline for return of surveys is 16th September. The questionnaire is also available for
completion online using the following link
http://www.thecareforum.org/limesurvey/index.php?sid=31334&lang=en
The questionnaire is for completion by anyone who lives in Somerset. We are keen to hear from as wide
a range of people as possible and recognise that not everyone is able to complete the questionnaire without
help. If your staff or volunteers are unable to support everyone who needs help to complete the survey we
may be able to provide a Healthwatch volunteer to assist. If this type of support is needed please contact
me to let me know and someone from the Healthwatch team will contact you to discuss the possibility of
Healthwatch volunteer support more fully.
Joan Lee Project Coordinator Healthwatch Somerset 01278 264406 Mobile 07410696285
Somerset County Council (SCC) has now formulated a set of commissioning intentions
in relation to Mental Health and Dementia Services in Somerset.
Please see www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk for access to the commissioning
intentions document and related information.
Pilotlight is a capacity building charity offering free tailored strategic planning support to charities and
social enterprises that are tackling disadvantage in the UK. We match directors from charities and social
enterprises with teams of senior business people and facilitate a yearlong engagement to plan for
sustainability, development and growth. The criterion is:
Work with disadvantaged people.
Have delivered a service for at least two years.
Have a turnover of less than £5m (in 2015, most partner organisations had an annual income of between
£100k and £300k).
Have at least one full-time employee in a leadership position.
Can demonstrate sufficient financial stability to engage in the Pilotlight Programme.
Examples can be found on this link http://www.pilotlight.org.uk/case-studies
Interested? Go to Go to http://www.pilotlight.org.uk/
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BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY THE PRINCE’S RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS NETWORK
Business Connector programme
Business Connectors are talented individuals seconded from business, trained by Business in the
Community and placed in communities of greatest need to build partnerships that tackle local issues.
Funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Business Connectors are working in 200 different areas in England and
Scotland. Each area will have three Connectors in total, working sequentially in the community, usually for
a period of twelve months on secondment.
The benefit to Communities:
Together, Businesses Connectors across the country have made 3,100 connections which have resulted in 6,337 instances of support being received by organisations working to benefit their communities. Since the programme began, millions of pounds have been leveraged in support of local communities and this continues to increase all the time. £9.54 value is generated for communities for every £1.00 of funding by Business Connectors.
The benefit to Businesses:
The experience of being a Business Connector provides a unique opportunity for business people to embed into a local area – developing skills, behaviours and knowledge that can change the way businesses and communities interact and benefit each other. By seconding their employees as Business Connectors, businesses give them a unique opportunity to develop their skills and discover new ways of working. Not only does this develops the talents of their people, but also creates a pipeline of future leaders.
The programme:
The Business Connector programme increases the positive impact of business in local communities by harnessing the expertise and energy of business people to tackle local challenges. The Business Connector model of long term business secondments is creating deeper and more effective relationships between business and communities. The knowledge, skills and relationships Business Connectors take back into their seconding company is also creating a shift in the culture of how business interacts with the community. For more information contact Hilary Hawkins [email protected]
Raising Aspirations Programme (Mentoring)
Introduction
The Raising Aspirations programme has been designed by Somerset Community Foundation as a response to the low levels of aspiration and achievement by many young people in Somerset. A particular concern was low GCSE attainment levels achieved in Somerset in 2009 and previous years by those students from low-income households. This ambitious programme draws on some of the lessons learned from work in inner city areas and adapts them to a more rural setting.
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The programme mobilises resources in the business and wider community to help young people develop self belief, confidence and aspirational life goals, and ultimately fulfil their potential within Somerset and the communities where they live. Raising the students’ aspirations and their engagement is the most important outcome but we would also expect to see an improvement in attitudes to learning and improved GSCE results. The Foundation has already successfully run the programme at Crispin School in Street and it has been proven that one to one contact with a mentor has raised children’s confidence, self-esteem, academic and employment aspirations and this has had a positive impact on their academic achievement at school. You can read more about Crispin school and their achievements by following this link:- http://www.somersetcf.org.uk/special-projects/raising-aspirations
Mentoring in Taunton Academy We are delighted to announce that thanks to two year funding from Taunton Deane Borough Council we are now able to grow this innovative programme and offer 40 Year 7 or Year 8 students the opportunity to receive mentoring and support from an inspirational volunteer. Taunton Academy is based in North Taunton and is a Church of England academy teaching pupils from 11-19. The Academy aims to raise the aspirations of young people so that they can achieve beyond their expectations and make a valuable contribution to their communities and the wider world. Phase one has already started, 40 community Mentors started mentoring students in January 2016 and we are currently looking to recruit a further 40 volunteer mentors to work with students in 2017. Face to face meetings take place 3 times a term, in the school, each session lasting for anywhere between 30 and 50minutes. Ideally, a mentor would support a mentee throughout their time at their chosen school, or at least for 3 years.
The role of the mentor The role of the mentor will be one of listening, encouraging, valuing and respecting - letting students come up with their own solutions. The students will be self selecting as much as possible and will represent a cross section of abilities. A good mentor/coach should be: • Interested in helping young people to succeed • Approachable and flexible • A good listener • Non judgemental • Trustworthy Age is not an issue in itself but we are looking for individuals who can build a rapport with young people, have an understanding of the current education system and be IT literate. All mentors will receive training in advance of taking part in the programme and this is also a chance to meet other prospective mentors.
Interested ? If you would are interested in becoming a mentor or keen to have an initial discussion then please contact Jenny Perez who would be delighted to hear from you. Tel: 01749 344949 E-mail: [email protected]
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FREE HOME FIRE SAFETY VISIT
The Service has been developing positive relationships with partner agencies and voluntary organisations
such as yours for a number of years now with the aim to help the most vulnerable members of our
communities.
Often there are people with health or lifestyle issues we are not aware of but by working together we can
offer them support and advice to make their homes safer.
The reason I am writing on this occasion is that sadly there has been a reported increase in hate crime
nationally directed at non-British people living in this country.
While Devon and Somerset remains a relatively low-crime area and serious incidents of hate crime are
unusual, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the services we can offer to those who may
be feeling more vulnerable at this uncertain time.
We offer a free home fire safety visit where one of our technicians can visit people in their home to provide
advice and sometimes fit free smoke detectors or other safety equipment. This may provide reassurance to
people who have been subjected to threatening or abusive behaviour in particular or are concerned about
their safety.
To book a home fire safety visit we can be contacted on Freephone 0800 05 02 999.
Free Presentations on offer
As part of their community engagement work, TSB can offer organisations the following presentations:
Banking and budgeting basics - An introduction to banking and budgeting for financial awareness
Applying for jobs – Everything from researching to preparing and attending an interview
Fraud awareness younger – Raising awareness on the types of fraud which may affect young people
Fraud awareness elderly - presentation aimed at the vulnerable elderly, which should also take one hour
Careers in banking – a career presentation, covering different types of roles within a bank and also the opportunity
for the presenter to share their personal career journey
It all adds up – An introduction to budgeting for ages 5 - 7
For more information contact Nicki Godley, the Community Engagement manager for this area, on 07734 972967, or
Nicki.Godley @tsb.co.uk
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Tax Consultation
Some of you will know of my ongoing crusade to get HMRC and other Government departments to consider
the Digital by Default strategy and its impact in rural areas. As you know in Somerset there are parts of the
county that do not have either mobile phone coverage or access to broadband locally.
On 15 August a consultation on making Tax Digital - including for small businesses, the self employed and
landlords was announced, with a fairly short timescale for responses. Somerset, for example, has more
businesses per 1,000 population, (45) than the UK (39) and a higher proportion of businesses (20.7%) with a
turnover of less than £50K than the UK (16.9%). It is entirely possible that some of our VCSE organisations
will be caught up in this as small social enterprises along with the above.
One of the stakeholders already involved in the consultations is the NFU; however, I would like to get other
affected parties to respond to the consultation. Obviously the information is found on line - which is less
than helpful for those who do not have access to the internet. You can distribute printed copies of the
simplified version of the consultations to encourage response from those who are seriously impacted by
these changes but do not currently have internet access, there is an address for postal replies. The
consultation period ends on the 7 November so there is not too much time in which to respond.
Here is the link to the simplified version of the consultations:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-tax-digital-for-business-an-overview-for-small-
businesses-the-self-employed-and-smaller-landlords/making-tax-digital-for-business-an-overview-of-the-
main-design-choices-from-the-consultations
The main 'landing' page is accessible from the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/making-tax-digital-consultations
Please get back to me if you need more information. Hilary Hawkins, Rural Business Connector Somerset
+44 (0)7823374584 | [email protected] | @Hilary2Connects |
JOBS JOBS JOBS
Community Council for Somerset requires a Communications Officer – Maternity cover
24 hours per week Salary £26,293 pa (pro rata) 20 days Annual Leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays
Office based in central Taunton
CCS is a small charity with a big job to do! CCS works to support rural communities with a range of personalised
services across the county of Somerset.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable and capable person to pick up this critical role within our
charity. You must be a team player who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our digital presence is better than
ever and that we communicate effectively with our service users, funders, stakeholders and partners.
The role would commence on the 7th November 2016 and continue until 8
th August 2017, with additional handover
days prior to start. The link to the current vacancy is http://somersetrcc.org.uk/job-vacancy
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