Author Archives: FaithAction
VCS Emergencies Partnership fortnightly bulletin
The British Red Cross has announced the first fortnightly internal communications bulletin for the Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership. You will be able to read all about the partnership’s recent successes, news coverage and key upcoming activity. The global coronavirus pandemic leaves the UK […]
Young Carers and Coronavirus survey
Calling on all young carers and young adult carers to take a survey on how you’ve been affected by Coronavirus. Carers Trust has launched a survey to find out how young carers aged from 12 up to 25 have been affected by Coronavirus, and what […]
Updated guidance on shielding and precautions
The government has updated its guidance for people who are shielding taking into account that COVID-19 disease levels have decreased over the last few weeks. People who are shielding remain vulnerable and should continue to take precautions but can now leave their home if they […]
Information on changes to GP appointments
If you are feeling unwell or you are worried about a loved one, you should seek medical help. If you need medical help from your GP practice, contact them either online, by an app or by phone to be assessed. If you need urgent medical […]
Hidden Figures: The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on LGBT Communities
Last week the LGBT Foundation published findings from the largest and most substantive research into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on LGBT communities in the United Kingdom. This research has uncovered some of the wide-ranging and profound effects the pandemic has had on the […]
New COVID-19 Charity Resource Kit
NPC have released a new resource kit to help charities navigate their response to COVID-19. For years, NPC has been developing tools and guidance for charities—on topics including data and learning, strategy, user involvement, and governance. This toolkit pulls together all the resources we think […]
Social distancing guidance for young people
The government has published new guidance for young people on staying alert and safe regarding coronavirus. All of us, young people included, have helped to reduce the spread of coronavirus. We have done this by making changes to our lives and following the guidance. As […]
Guidance for young people on shielding
The government has published new guidance for young people on shielding and protecting people most likely to become unwell if they catch coronavirus. Some adults and young people have health conditions that mean they are more likely to get very unwell and might have to […]
Your experiences of public service contracts during the pandemic
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 […]
Health Education England coronavirus resources
NHS Health Education England have developed a resource hub information on COVID-19 as well as more general health resources. They have created a space with accessible information, particularly information aimed at both children and young people, and older people about the coronovirus. To access these […]