hillingdon news
Mental health charities boosted at Mayor’s official launch The Mayor of Hillingdon has officially launched her charity appeal for 2011-12 where she will be supporting mental health charities in the borough. Hillingdon Mind, Hillingdon Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), the Woodlands Centre and the Riverside Centre will benefit from funding through the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. Cllr Mary O’Connor, Mayor of Hillingdon, said: “As someone who has worked in the NHS and seen first hand the devastating effects mental illness can have on sufferers and their families, I felt compelled to support these particular charities. “I hope our residents will join me over the coming year to raise funds, awareness and ultimately help remove the stigma that is attached to mental health illnesses.” The Mayor recently visited the Recycle-abike scheme, based in Uxbridge High Street, which employs people with mental health problems to refurbish unwanted bikes donated by the public. Residents and businesses can help the Mayor’s Charity Appeal by making a donation, or through offers of support. For more information please email mayor@hillingdon.gov.uk, contact the Mayor’s Office, Civic Centre, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1UW, or call 01895 250763. hillingdon people magazine
Foundation Trust: Governors and Members Following Hillingdon Hospital’s designation as a Foundation Trust (FT) this year, the governors have now taken up their statutory responsibilities, and you can become a member of the FT.
The governors’ role Amongst other things, they give the views of FT members to the Trust Board, and appoint the Trust Chair and nonexecutive directors. They will also approve the appointment of any future Chief Executive.
Who are the governors?
There are 27 governors. 16 are members of the public elected by their
fellow public members of the FT, seven are members of the Trust’s staff elected by their colleagues; and four are appointed by partners such as the London Ambulance Service and the council. Details of current governors are available on the website.
Council of governors’ meeting
Members of the public are welcome to come along to council of governors meetings. The next one takes place on 19 October from 5.30pm in Committee room 6 at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.
Becoming a member of the Trust
Anyone over the age of 16 and living in Hillingdon can become a member of the Trust. It’s easy, quick and costs nothing, and it means you are kept informed about developments at your local hospitals. All you need to do is visit the FT website and download a membership form. Members can also take advantage of the discounts at a range of major online retailers that are available to NHS staff, through the NHS Discounts website. Find out more about FT, governors and becoming a member at www.thh. nhs.uk. You can also read the trust’s annual reports online through the website.
Top chef recognises Hillingdon Junior Chefs
Celebrity chef Brian Turner presented medals, certificates and cookery books to more than 50 Hillingdon students after they completed a catering course. The students have all gained a GCSE equivalent Level Two
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qualification after completing the four-week professional catering taster course sponsored by Hillingdon Training in partnership with the University of West London. The course included industry visits to leading Heathrow hotels.
Brian also presented Danny Clifton (Harlington), Charlie Preston (Abbotsfield), Ella Szelewska (Ruislip High) and Chris Johnson (Rosedale College) with a personalised chef ’s jacket in recognition of their outstanding achievement on the course.
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