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Current
Issues
Ofwat won’t listen – Stop the Rain Tax
To find out more about the Rain Tax
and how you can lobby
please click here
In October 2007 at the Autumn Council Meeting,
Hampshire WI members adopted the following resolution.
‘HCFWI urge local authorities to provide safe working spaces
for the operation of brothels.’
1.Our members were alarmed and horrified at the recent spate
of violent attacks on and murders of women
working as prostitutes in Suffolk
and felt it was important to open up
the issue of prostitution for debate and discussion.
2.There was a strong feeling among members
that it is time for women to discuss women’s issues,
such as prostitution, in an informed, rational, supportive and compassionate way.
3.Members are seriously concerned about the violence
being experienced by prostitutes, for their safety
and about the often exploitative
and underground nature of prostitution
such as ongoing and regular abuse from pimps.
4. Members felt very strongly that health issues need to be addressed
and believe these women should be able to access free,
regular, high quality health care in supportive environments.
Following debates on the subject the Hampshire Federation
believes that decriminalisation or licensing of prostitution,
in close working partnership with local health authorities,
to ensure legal protection and safety standards,
would better the lives of thousands of women
thereby helping to reduce violence and exploitation
and improve their safety and health.
Following positive comments in the press,
Channel 4 have taken the presenter and seconder of the resolution,
Jean Johnson and Shirley Landels,
on a fact finding mission to America, Amsterdam
and New Zealand at Channel 4’s expense.
The tour was outlined by Jean at the Spring Council Meeting.
The programme showing the findings
of our two Hampshire Federation members
was shown on Channel 4 on Sunday August 3rd.
Jean and Shirley have also appeared
on The Richard and Judy Show and Breakfast Television.
To find out more about the
No More Violence Against Women Campaign
please click here
Lynn Martin of Oakley & Deane WI joined
the Million Women Rise March in London recently
to highlight the WI's
"No more violence against women" campaign
Lynn is second from right in the front
Her story will be in the May Hampshire News
Find out what NFWI's Public Affairs Department are doing
Please click here
NATIONAL RESOLUTION PROCESS
June – NFWI sends out Resolution Submission Forms.
WIs wishing to submit a Resolution must complete
the form and send it to Hampshire’s Resolution Adviser
for checking and signature.
It must then be returned to NFWI by mid September.
October – A meeting is held at NFWI to consider
all Resolutions received and to short list
the Resolutions that will be put forward.
November – NFWI send out notes on the initial shortlist of resolutions.
January – Resolution selection meeting held in Hampshire
and the number of votes for each Resolution are sent to NFWI.
March – The selected resolutions are presented
at Hampshire’s Spring Council Meeting.
Individual WIs then discuss and vote on them.
The votes are then given to their representatives for NFWI’s AGM.
HAMPSHIRE’s RESOLUTION PROCESS
February – Letter sent from HCFWI,
inviting WIs to submit a Resolution.
Closing date, end of April.
May- HCFWI Board of Trustees select the resolution(s)
to be presented at the Autumn Meeting.
October/November WIs discuss and vote on the resolution(s).
WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARDS
This is the most important part of the
Resolution process as without any action
the whole process would be a waste of time.
For National Resolutions - NFWI publishes people and organisations
to contact.NFWI will launch a campaign
but every WI member can do their part
to ensure that the Resolution is actioned.
For County Resolutions – HCFWI contact the relevant people
and organisations and they will be listed in Hampshire News
or posted so that every WI
and their members can help to action the Resolution(s).
NB Hampshire Resolutions ARE NOT automatically sent to NFWI.
Beryl Beckett (Resolutions Adviser)
HCC Caring for Hampshire’s carers
Carers are growing in number across Hampshire
and Hampshire County Council has recognised
that not only do people need to recognise when they have a carers role,
but that carers should have access to support services for themselves.
There are around 120, 000 carers in Hampshire
and that number will continue to grow as more
and more people live for longer requiring support and services.
Many of these carers aren’t unpaid
and they carry out all sorts of tasks
from helping with shopping to giving 24 hour care.
The County Council is working with organisations across Hampshire
to improve life for carers, they all have three key aims;
• To secure information, services and support for carers of all ages
• To secure services which are flexible and able to change in line
with people's unique circumstances, enabling independence and choice
• To make sure carers can access services
and support no matter where they live
Work has already begun in some of these areas,
carers now have access to an Emergency Respite Service.
This free service has been designed to make sure
there is back up and support for carers
who are unable to care for an individual
because of an emergency situation.
If you would like to know more about CAPE
(Carers Action Planning for Emergencies) simply call 01794 519495.
It is vital that all carers know they have a right
to an assessment of their needs.
This assessment will ensure they are getting the support they need,
and help to balance work and family with their caring role.
If you would like an assessment
please call your Adult Social Care area office.
Need advice on care?
If you or someone you know needs guidance and
information about living independently in your own home
or moving to alternative accommodation, then help is available
from Hampshire County Council's Adult Services department
For those needing help to manage their everyday life at home
the "Guide to Care at Home" explains who to contact and lists care
providers throughout Hampshire. It also provides practical information
on all aspects of independent living, including: health matters, your home,
finance and funding, travel and transport as well as advice
and information for carers.
The "Guide to Residential Care" lists over 600 residential and nursing homes
in Hampshire, by area. It discusses the alternatives to residential care,
suggests what you need to consider when moving into a residential care home
and includes a checklist of questions to ask when visiting homes.
It's been designed not only for those needing to move into a care home
but also their families and friends.
For you free copy of either Guide call 0845 603 5630
You can also search for care at home providers on line at:
www.hants.gov.uk/adult-services/care-at-home-search
and do an online care home search (with up to date bed vacancies) at:
www.hants.gov.uk/adult-services/care-homes-search
The Resolution to support the NHS Organ Donation Register
was passed at the Autumn Council Meeting 2006
For further information
JUMPERS FOR ZIMBABWE
Please send jumpers for the children of Zimbabwe to
either:-NFWIZ, Mrs S Moodley
66 Lanercost Road, Morningside,
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
or to the Jekesa Pfunga/Vulingqondo,
44 Logan Road, Hatfield, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Please do ensure that:-
Parcels should be under 500g in weight, and marked
"A donation to the children of Zimbabwe"
the value for customs should say
"no commercial value"
on the green customs form
and should be clearly marked "gift".
Your help is so vital and so much appreciated,
thank you in anticipation!
PLEASE DO NOT SEND TO WI HOUSE
Parcels should be sent by individual WIs
NFWIZ welcome single jumpers for children from 0 - 9 years of age
There is no need for any specific pattern just a simple jumper in bright colours.
If you require a pattern - here it is:
To fit chest 20(22 24 26 28 30 32)
Any double knitting wool x 25gm balls 6 (8 9 11 12 14 15)
Pair each of 3 1?4 (10) and 4mm (8) needles
Abbreviations K – knit St – stitch SL1K – slip stitch knitways INS – inches CMC – centimetres MM Millimetres Gst –
Garter stitch – every row knit
Back and front alike with No 3 1/4 (10) needles cast on 56 (60 66 70 76 80 86) sts and work 10 rows in garter stitch
Change to No 4mm (8) needles and continue in stocking stitch (one row knit one row purl) until work measures 7 (8
9 1/2 10 1?2 12 13 14 1/2) ins ending with right side facing for next row.
Cast on 20 (26 30 32 36 38 40) sts at beginning of the next two rows for sleeves 96 (112 126 134 148 156 166) sts
Next row SL1K K to end. Repeat last row until work measures 12 (13 1/2 15 16 1/2 18 19 1/2 ) ins Cast Off.
To make up, Join shoulder and upper sleeve seams leaving 7 (7 1/2 7 1/2 8 8 8 1/2 8 1/2 )ins open at centre of
neck.
E Mail SPAM SCAMS
Find out more
here
Ten Years of Project Integra
says Integra News
If you would like to have your say about any waste issue in Hampshire then
email Steve on integra@hants.gov.uk
or visit www.integra.org.uk
and www.eco-star.com
Scam emails: Most people are aware of the scam emails from Nigeria. These
are now coming from Zimbabwe as well. If you receive one, we advise you not to
respond or send any money. Please forward the e mail to:
fib@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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