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NCVO, Clinks, Children England, Locality, and the Lloyds Bank Foundation are collaborating on developing principles and guidance on what the ‘new normal’ of commissioning and contracting should look like. They have put out a call for evidence from organisations delivering public services about their experiences […]

Businesses, faith groups, and local communities are being urged to join forces with the government, councils and charities’ efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to help house rough sleepers and turn their lives around. Nearly 15,000 rough sleepers have been housed in emergency accommodation such as […]

The National Cyber Security Centre have released a guide for small charities on how to improve cyber security quickly, easily and at low cost. Like businesses, charities are increasingly reliant on IT and technology and are falling victim to a range of malicious cyber activity. […]

FaithAction have been asked to join the Places of Worship Taskforce announced by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick last week (15 May 2020). Daniel Singleton, National Director of FaithAction, will sit on this taskforce alongside leaders and representatives from all the major faiths. Its goal will be to develop a plan to enable the phased and safe reopening of places of worship when the evidence shows it is the right time to do so.

This week, the government published advice for those working in adult social care, on managing your mental health and how employers can take care of the well-being of their staff during the coronavirus outbreak. It also provides adult social care employers with guidance, tools and […]

The guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested, has been updated this week. The guidance includes information on who can be tested, how to arrange a test, the testing process, care home workers and residents (England), […]

This step-by-step guide explains the information that employers need to provide to HMRC to make a claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It also describes the processes involved. If you can’t maintain your current workforce because your operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), […]

From this week, the public has been advised to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces such as shops, trains and buses to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. People who use public transport or visit shops should consider covering their mouth and nose […]

This week the government released a document on the principles you should follow to ensure that time spent outside your home is as safe as possible during this time. The guidance includes: Keeping your distance from people outside your household Keeping your hands and face […]

Following the Prime Minister’s update, this week the government have updated their coronavirus FAQ page. These frequently asked questions can help you to be aware of what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak. Information includes FAQs on public spaces and outdoor activities, […]