Thenervecentre - Kirklees

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• Bev and Phil collect the Glaxo IMPACT award: Beverley Taylor and Phillip Becket, directors of the Nerve Centre received the Glaxo IMPACT award from Justine Frain, Vice President Global Community Partnerships, GlaxoSmithKline, at a special ceremony on Thursday May 7th at the Science Museum in London.As part of the award the organization was offered £5,000 in cash and the chance to attend 4 days high level management training in London, expenses paid. The Centre took up both offers and has benefitted from the experience and the opportunity to meet representatives from other high achieving charities. Click for more details.

• nervecentre Strategic Plan for 2009-2012 unveiled: click to read.

• Latest nervecentre Bulletin now available: click to read.

• Monday 27th July 10.45am-1.30pm with break at 11.30-12. Please bring your own lunch: NRG meeting. We would particularly welcome people who are able to champion their group's perspective and then share the outcomes of the meeting with their group. The most recent NRG meeting held on 15th June, minutes to follow asap. Click to see minutes of 27 April meeting. Click to see progress on issues raised with the Health Improvement Team, in discussions with the Neurology Lead Juliet Chambers at the NRG meetings.

• Thursday afternoons: Fun and Games at The Nerve Centre. 2-4pm. Cards, bingo, chess, chequers, dominos. Come along and join in! .

• latest NeuroNews (June): NeuroNews aims to keep you informed on the activities of the Neurological Alliance and of the neurological community: click for more details.

• Thursdays 11am-12.30: Adapted Tai Chi to suit the individuals who take part (£2 per session).

•government launch of Carers Direct: see website www.nhs.uk/carersdirect

• nervecentre questionnaire: please take a few moments of your time to fill in the questionnaire and return to info@thenervecentrekirklees.org.uk (click to download).

• nervecentre named Charity of the Year by Sainsburys: we will be supported by fund raising events organised by staff groups at Sainsburys.

• ebaY fans, click on latest news to find out how to help raise funds for thenervecentre.

• fancy becoming a member? click to download application form.