CHOICE IN HACKNEY Competitors

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Hackney has a history of overcoming challenges; we went from being the worst local authority in the country to one of the best over the past 15 years. We have effectively managed the second highest level of cuts in the country whilst prioritising services, focusing on residents, and keeping standards high to make Hackney fairer, safer and more sustainable. Our staff are what makes Hackney Council great and we thrive on challenge and change. Our mission is to make Hackney a place for everyone, where all our residents, whatever their background, have a chance to lead healthy and successful lives; a place of which everyone can be proud, with excellent services, thriving businesses, and outstanding public spaces; a place where everyone feels valued and can make their voice heard. In Hackney we are: Open; Inclusive; Ambitious; Pioneering; Proactive and Proud… of Hackney, of each other, of what we do, and of the Council.

St Joseph’s Hospice is the Hospice for East London and the City. Established in 1905, we have been caring for people with life-limiting illness for more than a century and we're rooted in our community. We find out what matters to people and we help them live their lives to the full. Who works at the hospice? - Doctors, nurses, complementary therapists and health care workers, helping people cope with the symptoms of their illness, controlling pain and managing anxiety - Psychologists, social workers, welfare advisors and multi-faith chaplains, helping people deal with the emotional, psychological, financial, social and practical issues - Physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and dieticians, helping people to be as independent as possible, for as long as possible - Counsellors and therapists, helping people cope with death, loss and bereavement - Porters, domestic cleaners, kitchen and admin staff, working behind the scenes to provide the best care - Fundraisers, IT, Finance, HR and others who raise money, manage our finances and look after our staff and systems To find out about the latest job vacancies at St Joseph's Hospice, visit our website http://www.stjh.org.uk/workvolunteer

Every day people in Ealing go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Ealing foodbank provides three days' emergency food, support and free advice to people in crisis. To truly change the lives of people in Ealing, we work in partnership with businesses, charities, schools and other community groups. In 2025, we reached just over 37,000 people in need with free food, free professional advice and a warm and dignified welcome. Join with us and change families' lives, one person at a time.