Author Archives: FaithAction
Implementation framework launched for the NHS Long Term Plan
In January, NHS England and NHS Improvement committed to publish an implementation framework for the NHS Long Term Plan, setting out further detail on how the commitments in that document will be delivered. The framework has now been published at www.longtermplan.nhs.uk. Local systems are working […]
Nominations for the 2019 London Faith and Belief Community Awards are now open
The Faith and Belief Forum’s annual awards ceremony recognises the creative, generous and vital work of London’s faith and belief communities, by bringing together local heroes and shining a light on their inspirational works. This year, they will be handing out 40 awards of £500. […]
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Why public services should look to faith to help tackle loneliness
Right Up Your Street: How Faith-Based Organisations Are Tackling Loneliness, the new report from FaithAction for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society, was launched this week at a reception in Parliament. We were delighted that Mims Davies MP, the government minister with responsibility […]
Mental health resource for people with learning difficulties
Change have recently developed, with people with learning disabilities and Skills for Care, a set of resources to support people with learning disabilities and support staff to talk about mental health. For more information and to view the resources, please visit www.skillsforcare.org.uk
Sunbed use and skin care in Gypsy and Traveller communities
Friends, Families and Travellers have launched a new report, “Sunbed use and skin care in Gypsy and Traveller communities”. Through the use of questionnaires, face-to-face engagement, focus groups and online polls they recently sought to find out levels of sunbed usage in Gypsy and Traveller […]
What Works for Children’s Social Care – Young Advisors Wanted!
What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) are recruiting two Young Advisors to bring the voice of young people to the WWCSC senior management team and Board. They are looking for young people aged 18 or over, who have experienced social care and are interested […]
FUNDING: New government funding for initiatives to promote social connections
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Barriers to belonging – new research on loneliness among people from BAME backgrounds
The British Red Cross and Co-op have launched a new research report, Barriers to belonging: an exploration of loneliness among people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. This research, carried out in partnership with the Centre for Loneliness Studies at the University of Sheffield […]
Muslims and Christians Welcome Refugees
Mosques in North-East London with Churches and Christian groups are working together to sponsor a Syrian refugee family who arrived on the 26th of June, to start their new life in the UK. The Redbridge Community Sponsorship project – a partnership between South Woodford Mosque, […]
FUNDING: All Churches Trust
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