Author Archives: FaithAction
New British Social Attitudes survey shows public satisfaction with the NHS at lowest ever level
The Nuffield Trust and the King’s Fund have published the latest British Social Attitudes Survey (BSA) results. The survey has revealed public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded. According to the latest findings, for the first time in the 41-year history of the […]
‘Tomorrow is too late’: suicide prevention support for people with no fixed address
Homelessness, housing insecurity and poor housing can increase suicide risk and there is a need to improve suicide prevention activity for people experiencing this. The Suicide Prevention Consortium, fellow members of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance, heard experiences relating to suicide prevention support, from […]
Creating inclusive services: How community organisations help tackle acute health inequalities
With the support of the NHS England Health Inequalities Improvement Team, ‘Creating inclusive services: How community organisations help tackle acute health inequalities‘ explores the role of community organisations in creating inclusive and culturally competent services which meet the needs of marginalised groups locally and help […]
Talking Faith in Suicide Prevention
Yesterday we were pleased to launch our new suicide prevention resource – Talking Faith in Suicide Prevention. The resource was developed as part of our work in the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance, and in collaboration with representatives of 6 faith traditions, as well as front-line workers and […]
NASP Webinar: How social prescribing can help young people waiting for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) support
There are currently long waiting lists for young people needing mental health support in the UK. The National Academy of Social Prescribing (NASP) are holding a webinar on 16th April from 12:30-1:30pm, to explore how a social prescribing pathway could help young people aged 11-18 […]
How can the UK Health Security Agency learn from your community – new survey launched
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are seeking views from the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector about how the UKHSA could better engage with people from different communities. The survey aims to provide UKHSA with information to help connect better with people from different […]
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New Samaritans report: ‘The economic cost of suicide in the UK’
Samaritans have launched a new report, The economic cost of suicide in the UK, demonstrating the significant impact suicide has on the UK economy. Every death by suicide is a tragedy. It’s been estimated that 135 people are affected every time someone takes their life. […]
