Author Archives: FaithAction
Text message support for people with Covid-19 symptoms
People self isolating with suspected coronavirus symptoms will get regular check-ins from a new NHS 111 online messaging service launched on 28 March. Once individuals have been through the online assessment, daily texts will be sent to those who have registered their Covid-19 symptoms and left […]
Helping patients connect with loved ones
Thousands of isolated residents and patients will be able to connect with their family and friends with video call devices, the government has announced. NHSX is working with technology firms to help some of society’s most at-risk and isolated people access vital emotional support and […]
FUNDING: Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund
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Clinks Webinar: Health and Justice Response to Covid-19
Clinks’ policy team have developed a virtual network meeting for voluntary sector organisations working in the criminal justice system that deliver health-based services. The aim of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for organisations to come together to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on: […]
DCMS launches Looking Out for Each Other campaign
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have launched their new Looking Out for Each Other campaign. Many volunteers are looking for clarity on what they can and cannot continue to do to support the COVID-19 response. They have worked with other government departments […]
COVID-19 and VCSE mental health providers
The Association of Mental Health Providers has launched their new briefing paper on the impact of COVID-19 on the VCSE mental health provider sector. COVID-19 and the VCSE Mental Health Sector is a live briefing document based on the experiences of their members and outlines […]
Improving wellbeing impacts and outcomes for volunteers
What Works Wellbeing are asking you to send them your evaluations and reports on the wellbeing impacts and outcomes for volunteers. What Works Wellbeing knows this is a challenging time for voluntary organisations, and they understand you likely have unprecedented time and financial pressures. Their […]
NHS visitor guidance for families and carers
NHS England have recently updated their guidance for visitors. Overall, visiting is suspended with immediate effect and until further notice. The only exceptional circumstances, where one visitor who is an immediate family member or carer will be permitted to visit, are listed below: The patient […]
NHS launches Health at Home campaign
COVID-19 means that we all need to stay at home as much as possible in order to help save lives. If you need an NHS service, you should try to do it online from home first if you can – unless there’s a serious or […]
NHS Highlight Importance of Dignity and Compassion
NHS England have issued a letter highlighting the importance of dignity and compassion when caring for patients in the light of Covid-19. The letter particularly references ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) orders, which it says should only ever be made on an individual basis, […]