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Creative English for Health: Why does it work?
In the third of our series of blogs on Creative English for Health, we explore one of the reasons for its success. As with all Creative English programmes, Creative English for Health is a range of holistic programmes which build confidence, language skills, health literacy, […]

Stories of Success: Case Studies for Creative English for Health
Supporting children’s mental health, making healthy lifestyle changes, going for vaccinations, and understanding the importance of folic acid during pregnancy: we share some of the human stories behind our incredible Creative English for Health stats. Across our Creative English for Health projects, we measure impact […]

What is Creative English for Health?
This week is the first in a series of blogs about the diverse Creative English for Health programme which aims to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for speakers of English as a second language. Creative English for Health is a range of community-based […]

The role of churches and faith groups in social prescribing
This morning, Theos and Church Works have published exciting new research looking at faith and social prescribing: Creating a Neighbourhood Health Service: The role of churches and faith groups in social prescribing. If you’re not aware, social prescribing is an approach that connects people to […]

Why Starbucks reminds us that we need faith
Starbucks North America have announced that they are changing their policy which currently allows people to use their facilities even if they haven’t purchased anything. Citing the challenging economic conditions, a fall in sales and concerns about staff safety, the coffee chain will be implementing […]

2024 Review of the Year!
2024 has been another hectic year for the FaithAction team. Here’s some highlights of our 2024. See something of interest? Get in touch to find out more! #FaithinPartnership Week The third annual #FaithinPartnership week took place between 9th and 13th September. Coming after an election […]

2025: A year of change for the NHS, and your voice matters!
We currently have the biggest opportunity for a decade to influence the direction of the NHS in England. In November we posted a blog highlighting the open consultation for the NHS 10 Year plan which allowed individuals, organisations and charities to give suggestions about how […]

Changing minds and lives! The Success of Creative English and Health Literacy
Vaccinations have been a controversial topic since Edward Jenner created the first smallpox vaccine in 1796. If you are navigating the world of vaccines in a country where the main language spoken is not one you feel confident in, this can be especially overwhelming. Speakers […]

Healthwatch: Young people’s voices on healthcare services
On this week’s blog, we hear from the team at Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham on what they’ve heard from local young people accessing health and care services. As one of FaithAction’s local projects, Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham works within FaithAction’s home borough as a health […]

Your Chance to Shape the Future of Healthcare: Engage with the NHS 10-Year Plan
With the NHS in a critical time for change, the new government is aiming to transform the NHS for the next decade, and they need your voice to help shape its future. Through its open online consultation portal, change.nhs.uk, the NHS wants to hear from […]