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Call for evidence: COVID-Status certification review
The Government is seeking views on the role of COVID-status certification in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic, particularly from organisations and individuals with relevant expertise as well as those it would impact. As set out last month in the Prime Minister’s COVID-19 Roadmap, the […]
Mental Health Act webinars
The National Survivor User Network are hosting three webinars, two with British Institute of Human Rights and one in a panellist/Q&A format, on the Mental Health Act (MHA) White Paper consultation. If you are accessing, have accessed or are trying to access mental health services, […]
Health charities back vaccine drive for those at risk
People with underlying conditions including cancer, diabetes and heart disease are being encouraged to come forward for a COVID-19 vaccine by leading UK health charities in an open letter. Frontline charities, including Mencap, Diabetes UK and Lupus UK, have asked those with underlying medical conditions, […]
NHS Blood and Transplant: Community Investment Scheme
Today marks the launch of 35 new projects as part of NHS Blood and Transplant’s Community Investment Scheme, which funds trusted community organisations to promote blood and organ donation in ethnic minority communities. Launching today on World Kidney Day (11/03/2021), the projects will focus on […]
Care under Covid-19: Providing spiritual and pastoral support at a distance
This Theos Think Tank event launches a new report by Simon Perfect, which explores the contributions of university chaplains during COVID-19, the challenges they have faced, and what can be learned from their experiences. At this event, you will be hearing from chaplains and pastoral […]
VCS Emergencies Partnership Bulletin
In the government laying out their roadmap towards easing restrictions, the VCS Emergencies Partnership continues to support where needed: whether through supporting the ongoing vaccinations programme or the rapid testing in schools looking to re-open next week. They believe the insights gained, the connections made, […]
UK charities join together to boost vaccine drive
16 frontline charities have formed a new partnership to encourage those with long term health conditions and their carers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Organisations including The British Heart Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support and Mencap are joining with the government and NHS to promote vaccine […]
