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Networks supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired civil servants
As National Inclusion Week draws to a close we look at the work of two national networks supporting our colleagues experiencing sight or hearing loss.
Angela Fisher
Make a New Year's Resolution to get involved in your community
The end of the year and the start of new one is a time to reflect on what we have achieved and to plan and maybe make some new year's resolutions.
Making a difference in the community
Have you ever looked at volunteering opportunity wondered what it would be like? A volunteer from MOD describes the uplifting experience of volunteering at a food bank. The most rewarding volunteering is when you can see the difference you make to the most vulnerable.
Be up to Something
Heather Owen (Assistant Head Secretariat at Defence Infrastructure) explains how an unusual volunteering activity has developed the confidence and capability of a member of staff, inspired her team to use their volunteering days and benefited the local community.
We're hiring - Network Facilitator Role
The Midlands are looking for a Network Facilitator to join our friendly and dynamic team. To apply please contact VanessaBoden@cabinetoffice.gov.uk to obtain the Expression of Interest Form.
Discovery Session - Career paths across the Nation
Civil Service Local are holding an event on the 17th September for Civil Servants up to EO grades based in the Midlands.
From tiny acorns: growing your network
Academy delegate Clare Tasker demonstrates the power of networking. How attending the Academy led to a stall at Civil Service Live to showcase her family’s project D4D, where she received an invitation to the OneTeamGov Global unconference.
North Warwickshire Aspire
How a students developed their employability skills while raising over £100 for the Young Carers Charity.
Go for it!
Nahida Ahmed on how the Midlands Academy set on her on the road to achieving her goals.
My experience as a mentor
Vanessa Kirk gives her personal account of what it is like to be a mentor and what she gained from the experience.
#PressforProgress - a special International Women's Day event at the Houses of Parliament.
Vanessa Kirk from Civil Service Local Midlands gives her account of the day and her visit to the Houses of Parliament.
New Government Access Point at Rainbows Hospice
On Wednesday 18th April, Rainbows Children's' Hospice in Loughborough held its very first Civil Service Local Government Access Point (GAP). Volunteers from DWP, HMRC and OPG were joined by local solicitors Actons providing support for our vulnerable citizens