Boosting your immunity - Healthy Bytes Podcast
In this episode of the Healthy Bytes Podcast, we are joined by Consultant Haematologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr Shireen Kassam. Dr Kassam shares insights on maintaining a healthy immune system with good nutrition and lifestyle habits during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Listen to it here. To view all previous healthy bytes podcasts and videos from AKHB click here. #healthybytes #onejamat

Support for people with disabilities
As of last week, government guidance has been updated so that people with health conditions such as certain learning disabilities or autism who require specific exercise in an open space two or three times each day are permitted to exercise outside their homes more than once a day. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
 
The current crisis is challenging for all of us, but can be especially hard for people with disabilities or additional needs.  If you or a family member have a disability and are struggling or facing challenges, please contact the inclusion team of the Social Welfare Board on akswb.inclusion@iiuk.org  - we are here to support you in any way we can.

Sema Yoga
AKYSB & AKHB present Sema Yoga. This class is designed for anyone who feels comfortable seated on the floor, capable of putting their body weight through their wrists and knees. The first class in the series can be viewed here. This virtual classes will be held weekly on Sunday at 9:30am, join us on Zoom by clicking here. Meeting ID: 742 340 4681

Announcing a pre-recorded Webinar series for businesses, the self-employed and landlords
AKEPB has prepared a series of pre-recorded webinars to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on Jamati businesses, the self-employed and landlords. Learn about how other Jamati members are responding and repositioning their businesses for the future. Part #1 is on Accessing Government Support and discusses the various grants and schemes on offer. To watch the series and find out more, click here.

Have you listened to the latest Wise Wallets Podcast?
During a crisis, managing your finances is crucial. That’s why the AKEPB team has put together a number of Savvy Saving suggestions to give you a hand. Alternatively, if you’re looking at ways to manage your personal debt, we’ve got you covered in our latest Wise Wallets Podcast. Click here to listen. 

If you’re looking for support or guidance, we are here to help. Please email us on EPBUKInfo@iiuk.org

Mawlana Hazar Imam, October 2002

The World Economic Forum predicts that as jobs are transformed by technology, over 1 billion people will need to reskill by 2030, and that by 2022 42% of core skills required for existing jobs are expected to change.
AKEB has collaborated with Alison and Nescot College to offer online courses through Headstart AKEB’s online portal - providing a greater basis for course completion, to support the Jamat with lifelong learning and skills development.
Alison provides professional courses with certificates upon successful completion. Nescot College offers nationally recognised qualifications.

#ThankfulThursday
Remember February? The good old days when we all attended gatherings, hugged, and shook hands; When you could easily book a flight or travel across town to visit friends; When a face mask was a beauty treatment. It seems like a lifetime ago that we were all enjoying the freedoms we had become accustomed to. Until very recently, we may not have realised just how lucky we were. Difficult situations like the current time can awaken a greater appreciation for all we have been blessed with, along with the confidence and determination to face this new, unfamiliar world, and all the challenges it has yet to bring. Today, let’s express gratitude to our healthcare heroes, supermarket staff, delivery drivers, and other essential workers for their dedication and commitment in helping to keep us safe and secure.