The Zacchaeus Project

Supporting carers, older people and their families

Current Information

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25 years of service

 The team is available for advice over the phone and in-person
If you need us, please call us on 

020 8983 1568 or call or text the mobile: 07712 332324 or email:   zpinfo@mcth.org.uk.


Autumn Term Dates;
Monday 9th September -  Friday 25th October and
Monday 4th November - Friday 13th December

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Highlights from our recent Scam Awareness – Stamp on Scam Workshop,  Thursday, 17th October: We had a total of 17 participants, all of whom found the session to be highly informative and engaging. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees expressing their appreciation for the practical advice and resources shared during the workshop. Organised by the East London Business Alliance (ELBA),  it was expertly conducted by four dedicated employees from the Financial Conduct Authority, who provided invaluable insights into the growing issue of scams targeting our members, particularly those aged 50 and above.

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Zacchaeus announces two new 12-week Digital Skills for Life programmes designed specifically for Tower Hamlets residents aged 50 and older who do not have internet access or a computer/ tablet device. These programmes are intended to help participants learn how to go online, use social media to stay in touch with family and friends, and manage daily tasks with digital devices. We invite everyone, English speakers and those who require English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support.

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Registration for these courses is now complete.



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HOW'S YOUR FEET?
Due to a huge increase in demand for our podiatry service, we have taken the difficult decision to return to the original intention for the service provided at the Zacchaeus Project.  Consequently,we are now giving our highly-subsidised appointments only to Zacchaeus members who receive one or more of the following Means-Tested Benefits:


  • Council Tax Reduction
  • Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Job-Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Pension Credit
  • Universal Credit

If you receive one or more of the listed benefits and wish to book a (reduced rate) podiatry appointment, please drop into the Zacchaeus office with your benefit award letter.  For those for whom this does not apply, we are very sorry for the disappointment that this change will cause. You can still book to consult Joan Williams as she runs clinics elsewhere throughout the borough and Sam Arthur works locally on Roman Road.  Their contact details are:

 

Joan Williams

Bluegreen Wellbeing Chiropody

Tel: 020 3070 3747 / 07932 382884

 

Sam Arthur

Arthur’s Chiropody

120 Roman Road, E2 0RN

Tel: 020 8981 7226

 




LOCAL NETWORK

We are part of the network of local groups and providers, meeting from time to time to share ideas.

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LIBRARY
We are building up our lending library again in Bethnal Green. If you have any books to donate, which you think people will enjoy, please bring them along to the office. Jigsaws (complete please) also welcome.

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The Project runs as Members Only.  Apply any time; just fill in a form.  There is no charge!  



It is most important to us that membership be open to everyone, that it creates a sense of belonging and it is easy to administer.  Please let us know if your contact details have changed, or if you would like to give us any additional contact details e.g. your email address or mobile number. We will continue to send out the newsletter by post, but we also use email and text to communicate more regular Zacchaeus Project updates to our members where possible. You can follow us on Facebook: Zacchaeus Project @ZacchaeusMCTH

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Centre Manager: Deborah Brady 
Advice & Guidance Coordinator: David Calvin
Admin & Advice Support Worker: Catherine Preece
   

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