Author Archives: FaithAction
‘Carers Together’ – a welcome new initiative to link family carers
A fresh source of support for carers – Carers Together launched last month (January 2021), aiming to bring informal carers together for support and encouragement, through weekly online meetings. Carers Together aims to bring informal carers together for support and encouragement, through weekly Zoom meetings. […]
Call and Care: The new National Christian Helpline
A new initiative has been launched by Christian broadcasters, Premier, called Premier Lifeline: the National Christian Helpline, Call and Care. It has received funding from the UK Government Coronavirus Emergency Fund through the Community Fund. Call and Care is a project for churches, organisations and […]
Lakeland priest, 91, praised for a lifetime of faith service
A man who has led a life of faith and devotion to his community has been praised for his work across Cumbria. Retired Roman Catholic priest Monsignor Francis Slattery, 91, from Windermere, has been involved in interfaith work in Cumbria since 2002. His work has […]
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Petition: ‘Healthy Housing is a Human Right’
Medact / QNI Homeless Health Programme have created a petition – ‘Healthy Housing is a Human Right’. Specialist Health Visitors working with families experiencing homelessness have created this petition asking for an immediate Government enquiry into the plight of homeless families currently in temporary accommodation and […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, treatment and vaccination for overseas visitors
Overseas visitors to England, including anyone living in the UK without permission, will not be charged for: testing for coronavirus (even if the test shows you do not have coronavirus) treatment for coronavirus – including for a related problem that affects some children called multisystem […]
COVID-19 guidance for providers of accommodation for asylum seekers
COVID-19 guidance for providers of accommodation for asylum seekers has been published by Public Health England. This guidance is aimed at all staff involved in the support of asylum seekers in all accommodation settings. To read more, please click here
Extra COVID-19 protections for rough sleepers and renters
Extra COVID-19 protections for rough sleepers and renters were announced by the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick on 8th January 2021. Backed by an additional £10 million in funding, all councils in England are being asked to redouble their efforts to help accommodate all those currently […]
Call for case studies: Have you been supported by a VCSE organisation?
Age UK are working with NHS England & Improvement and the Men’s Health Forum, amongst others, to gather a range of examples where voluntary organisations have had a positive impact on people who experience health inequalities. The Men’s Health Forum are also a part of […]
Age UK survey on older people’s health and care during the pandemic
Age UK want to understand more about how the pandemic has impacted older people’s health and care. If you are aged over 50 or have friends and relatives who are and want to share your experiences of how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted your health […]