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VCS Emergencies Partnership Bulletin
In the government laying out their roadmap towards easing restrictions, the VCS Emergencies Partnership continues to support where needed: whether through supporting the ongoing vaccinations programme or the rapid testing in schools looking to re-open next week. They believe the insights gained, the connections made, […]
FaithAction focus groups for March: the roadmap out of lockdown
Join us in March for one of our monthly, single-faith focus groups. The Government have now outlined the roadmap to easing restrictions, but we want to make sure the voice of faith is considered through every stage of that process. Register for one of our […]
Faith in Communities: survey on COVID needs, challenges and recovery
As we all prepare for COVID recovery, the Good Faith Partnership is running a survey entitled ‘Faith in Communities’, in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. This survey will form a report to the Government on how faith communities are responding […]
Job opportunity: Policy Officer, National Survivor User Network
The National Survivor User Network (NSUN) are looking for someone with relevant skills and a passion for NSUN’s mission and work (and the ability to communicate it effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders) to deliver NSUN’s policy function and to articulate a rights-based mental […]
NHS Provider Selection Regime: Consultation on proposals
The NHS are launching a consultation on a new set of rules for arranging healthcare services. The proposed NHS Provider Selection Regime will replace the current rules for procuring healthcare services, and will help deliver the vision of integrated care, reflecting the wider development of […]
VCS Emergencies Partnership Bulletin
This fortnight’s VCS Emergencies Partnership Bulletin focuses on vaccination support, hears from some local voices and reflects on some concerns from the last fortnight. To read the bulletin, please click here.
Survey on COVID-19, churches and communities
A new survey has been published from a research project led by the University of York in partnership with the Church of England, Historic England, the Association of English Cathedrals, the National Churches Trust and the Historic Religious Buildings Alliance. The short survey should only […]
Survey on safety and security for places of worship
As you may already be aware, following the horrific terrorist attacks on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, the then-Home Secretary announced a range of projects to strengthen the safety of faith communities, including a new faith security training scheme, and uplifting the funding for […]
Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2021–2024
There is an urgent Call for Evidence to inform the Government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. The Call for Evidence closes on 19th February 2021. They are particularly keen to hear from people who may feel underrepresented in previous strategies or government consultations such […]
Housing and health: New report from St Mungo’s
St Mungo’s have published a new report presenting the findings of new research into the health needs of people sleeping rough in England and their vulnerability to COVID-19 The report presents the findings of new research into the health needs of people sleeping rough in England […]