Tag Archives: Health
‘Volunteer? But… what does she get out of it?’
I was recently getting my hair cut, and my hairdresser (who shall remain nameless) was chatting about being involved in the Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) at her son’s new school. Her question when talking about the woman who runs the PTA was ‘what does […]
If you see something wrong, fix it.
I’m not alone in the group of people who are solution focused. Actually, I work with quite a few of those people here at FaithAction. However, I experienced something recently, got involved and I’m now working on the solution. This isn’t just in FaithAction – […]
This cannot go on….
On Friday, I was talking to one of our members who works with Domestic Abuse victims… it has been a series of discussions I’ve been having with her over the past while regarding the amount of funding they have had cut from their vital services. […]
Diary of the week of Felicity Smith, National Co-ordinator
Felicity gives us a brief glimpse into her week as National Co-ordinator of FaithAction… Firstly, let me say that my job is so diverse, that I never have the same week or day as the next. This is an insight into what my job is […]
NHS England Chief offers local government leaders radical new health and social care integration option
High-need individuals are to be offered the ability to control their own blended NHS and community care, in partnership with voluntary sector. The NHS will offer local councils across England a radical new option in which individuals will be able to control their combined health […]
NHS CEO calls for New Care Model
Radical changes are needed to put the NHS on a sustainable footing, particularly with regard to Britain’s aging population, according to chief executive of NHS England Simon Stevens. In a speech to the NHS Confederation this week, Mr Stevens is calling for the system to […]
Don’t Pitchfork Tragedy
Recently I found myself in a radio studio recording a news commentary programme. There were a number of interesting things to discuss and to wrestle with regarding how the issues raised reflected on faith and what faith communities might want to do in response, or […]
Public Health England: Sexual & Reproductive Health Tool
Public Health England have launched a new online data resource, Sexual and Reproductive Health Profiles, which provides the means for interested parties to monitor sexual and reproductive of different areas of the country, and the contribution of public health systems. Sexual and Reproductive Health Profiles
Public Health England: FAQ on HIV Testing
Public Health England have released a collection of frequently asked questions about HIV testing and the use and purchase of self-testing kits. Further information on HIV testing is also available on the same page. Public Health England’s HIV Testing Resource
Guest Blog: The Carers Week Quest
Helen Clarke, Manager at Carers Week, writes about the work done each year for Carers Week (9th – 15th June) and the new Carers Week Quest to support carers. Helen can be reached at [email protected] or on 020 7378 4955. Did you know that every […]
