Author Archives: FaithAction

Following the webinar that Clinks hosted in partnership with NHSE/I and Chantal Edge, a public health researcher who has assisted NHS England Health and Justice with roll-out of telemedicine in prisons, Chantal has written a blog. The blog outlines the benefits of telemedicine in prisons […]

A survey published reveals how human rights have been breached and access to independent advocacy and health and social care cut during the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 450 advocates across England and Wales took part in the survey which was undertaken by independent advocacy organisations (including […]

The Personalised Care Group at NHS England and Improvement is launching the Peer Leadership Development Programme as part of their commitment to develop 500 Peer Leaders by 2024. This exciting and innovative online personal development programme is for people with lived experience who are committed to working […]

What Works for Wellbeing Centre’s have published a rapid evidence review on volunteer wellbeing. Most people in Great Britain – around seven in ten – formally volunteer through a group, club or organisation at some point in their lives. Currently, one in five people volunteer at […]

Age UK have published a report highlighting the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older people’s physical and mental health. This study reinforces what Age UK has been frequently hearing from older people during the last six months: that many are deeply afraid of COVID-19 – […]

Carers UK has released a new report, Caring behind closed doors: six months on, which looks at the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unpaid carers, and is based on the experiences of over 5,900 current and former carers. The report reveals that the majority […]

Learning Disability England have published a report called Family Voices, which pulls together a range of information, reports or campaigns from family groups, VCSE organisations and the Valuing People Alliance direct work capturing the experiences since March and priorities for the next stages of the pandemic. […]

NHSX is providing iPads to care homes and helping them to improve their internet access, to ensure that everyone living in a care home in England can access video consultations and remote care when this is helpful. During COVID-19,care providers have been utilising digital technology […]

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Friends, Families and Travellers, our friends in the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance, are currently recruiting for two positions with their team in Brighton: National Caseworker – closing date 13/10 HR Officer / Office Administrator – closing date 12/10 For more information on the vacancies […]