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The Department for Education has announced that children eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home. Schools can now provide every eligible child with a weekly shopping voucher worth […]

Interest in social prescribing for children and young people is increasing. In some areas, it is already happening, while others have said that they would welcome guidance. In response, NHS England & Improvement have commissioned the following guidance, which is now open for consultation. Whether […]

Measures announced over recent weeks to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) have seen people’s day-to-day life be drastically altered. These changes are essential to beat coronavirus and protect our NHS. The government acknowledges that the order to stay at home can cause anxiety for those who are […]

Throughout 2020, the APPG on Loneliness is running a major independent inquiry into loneliness. The inquiry will seek to: Hold government to account and secure a renewed cross-Government commitment to tackling loneliness and its underlying causes; Build on progress made to date, by recommending tangible […]

The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home. Could you be one of them? We know that, as members of faith communities, you will all have been […]

Charity Digital have written an article How to Become a Digital Leader Overnight The extraordinary events of the last few weeks have been a heavy burden for leaders. There are many difficult decisions ahead. And through it all, leaders must move rapidly to help their […]

This week, 23rd-29th March, is the first National Intergenerational Week. This is all about celebrating those moments and places where different age groups come together for shared benefit. As people self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak, this week seems more relevant than ever. The vulnerable and […]

Green Doctors are expert energy advisers who help London residents save money, stay warm, and improve energy efficiency in the home. Due to the circumstances we are living in today, they have moved the delivery of their successful energy advice service online and over the […]

The government have released information and guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK, including children, and protecting older people and vulnerable people. Languages available include Arabic, Bengali, Traditional Chinese (Cantonese), Simplified Chinese (Mandarin), French, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh. To view […]

Citizens Advice are regularly updating their website with information on support available for people affected by COVID-19 measures. There is advice available on the following situations: paying bills, what to do if you’re off sick or told to stay at home because of coronavirus (employed […]