Author Archives: FaithAction
Where Faith Meets Politics: KCL Students Join APPG Discussion
On Wednesday 11th February, FaithAction had the pleasure of taking a group of King’s College London (KCL) students to the House of Lords. The students were part of the university’s Sociology, Politics and Religion degree – a course designed to teach individuals the complexities of […]
Interim report reveals critical challenges in England’s maternity services
A new interim report from the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation has been published today, highlighting serious systemic failings in NHS maternity services across England. The report reflects evidence from thousands of women, families, and staff, and identifies key issues including safety concerns, workforce shortages, […]
Best practice resources: Youth social prescribing
The National Academy for Social Prescribing and the Social Biobehavioural Research Group have produced two new national resources to support the growth, quality and consistency of youth social prescribing across the UK. Developed through extensive collaboration with practitioners, young people, researchers and the VCFSE sector, […]
Resources launched to embed mental health in housing policies
The Centre for Mental Health and Healthy Homes Hub have launched two new resources to help social housing providers embed mental health into policy and operations. With one in three social housing residents living with a long-term mental health condition, many current practices—like complex letters […]
FUNDING: Laughology: The Happiness Fund
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Revisiting our suicide prevention work: still vital today
This week, we are highlighting our work on suicide prevention, a topic once again in the headlines as concerns are raised around autistic people, farmers, and emergency service personnel. Community-specific suicide prevention is essential because risk factors vary across groups. Tailored approaches make interventions more […]
FUNDING: The Souter Charitable Trust
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Healthwatch Highlights Patient Experiences of A&E Delays and Care Settings
A new Healthwatch England blog highlights the severe pressures facing Accident & Emergency departments across England during a busy winter period, where long waits and care in unsuitable spaces have taken an emotional and physical toll on patients. The insight, drawing on feedback from December […]
FUNDING: People’s Postcode Lottery
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COVID-19 Day of Reflection: Honouring and remembering those lost
This week, Georgina Colton, Commemorative Events Project Lead at Department for Culture, Media and Sport, writes about the upcoming COVID-19 Day of Reflection. The COVID-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 8th March 2026. This national moment offers an opportunity for communities across […]
