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Carers UK: Third of unpaid carers would use a break from caring to see the doctor
Carers UK have released a report on breaks provision for unpaid carers. Findings include: Freedom of Information request reveals unpaid carers seeking replacement care for loved ones subjected to a postcode lottery Hundreds of thousands of carers going without enough sleep or seeing a doctor […] Read more…
NHS Roundtable
FaithAction is working with NHS England and NHS Improvement to hold a roundtable discussion, focused on how faith-based organisations are offering holistic care to people in their communities, including spiritual or pastoral support. We’ll be asking: what is happening, and what works best? We’re looking […] Read more…
What works centre for Wellbeing- Call for Evidence
How can volunteering enhance well-being or reduce loneliness? What works centre for Wellbeing are looking for reports and other unpublished resources that look at how volunteering can enhance well-being or alleviate loneliness in over-16 year olds taking part in sports, physical activities or participatory arts. […] Read more…
PHE Consultation: Level 3 apprenticeship for community-centred roles
As a recommendation from the apprenticeship scoping workshop held in March, Public Health England have now opened a consultation with employers of community-centred workers and front-line workers to better understand the duties, capabilities and current training opportunities of this workforce, as well as the extent […] Read more…
Call for evidence on the experience of using health services whilst homeless
Groundswell, a member of Homeless Link, has launched a new partnership called #HealthNow with Crisis and Shelter. Funded by Community Fund (formerly BIG Lottery), the campaign is all about working towards an inclusive health system where everyone has access to the health care they need; […] Read more…
FUNDING: Tampon Tax Community Fund
The Tampon Tax community fund supports women and girls of all ages across the UK to build their skills, confidence and self-esteem. Charities and community groups can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run projects and services directly benefiting women and girls facing […] Read more…
Pastoral Support and Chaplaincy in the NHS
The Network for Pastoral, Spiritual, and Religious Care in Health has published new guidance around organisations working with the NHS. The first covers the authorisation, registration, and endorsement procedures of the mainstream chaplaincy religion and belief organisations in the NHS. It can be found here. […] Read more…
Organ Donation Week: Pass It On
This week is Organ Donation Week, and NHS Organ Donation are running a campaign to help raise awareness of the upcoming changes to organ donation law. From spring 2020, England will be moving to an ‘opt-out’ system for organ donation – all adults will be […] Read more…
Vacancy at NAVCA: Head of Communications and External Affairs
NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action), the national membership body for local voluntary sector support and development organisations, are currently recruiting for the role of Head of Communications and External Affairs. They’re looking for someone who is “creative, imaginative, politically aware, engaged and […] Read more…
NHS Roundtable Discussion: What Works in Communities
FaithAction is working with NHS England and NHS Improvement to hold a roundtable discussion, focused on how faith-based organisations are offering holistic care to people in their communities, including spiritual or pastoral support. We’ll be asking about what’s happening and what works best. We’re looking […] Read more…
