Author Archives: FaithAction

FaithAction have worked in partnership as part of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance on a new report launched by Race Equality Foundation (REF): Musculoskeletal conditions and Black, Asian and minority ethnic people: addressing health inequalities. Some Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in the UK […]

Befriending Week is celebrated 1-7 November each year, and is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the great impact befriending has on reducing loneliness and social isolation. This year’s theme is ‘health and wellbeing’, looking at how befriending can improve the health and wellbeing […]

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We know that populations experiencing inequalities are more likely to experience premature frailty and that those with the greatest need often also have the greatest difficulty in accessing and receiving appropriate care and support. In order to redress this, together with members of the VCSE […]

A new study has been launched which will examine the various ways that COVID-19 has affected the way voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) orgnisations are run. Each month, a barometer survey will be run to capture key indicators of the current impact of COVID-19 […]

On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel speaks with Revd Paul Rochester, General Secretary of the Free Churches Group, on faith, race and diversity, and the challenges of our current society.

Carers Trust have a new survey for unpaid carers, to help them understand your needs and influence the future support available to unpaid carers from the government. This survey is part of a wider campaign Carers Trust will be running later in the year. The […]

The NHS COVID-19 app has launched nationally and is available to everyone aged 16 and over in England and Wales. The app will help the NHS understand where and how quickly the virus is spreading, so it can respond effectively. They want as many people […]

For social prescribing to thrive, it needs a vibrant and sustainable voluntary sector; this new report from National Voices, commissioned by NHS England, is based on feedback from over 300 people representing the perspective of  VCSE organisations. The report sets out the findings of research […]

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