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The Minister for Equalities, Kemi Badenoch MP, announced a number of new measures which the government is taking to protect those at risk, gather more data on the impact of the virus and to ensure that everyone can access the latest public health messaging. Amongst […]

Valuing Voices: Protecting Rights through the pandemic and beyond, a report by advocacy organisations across the UK, has been published this week sharing the findings of advocates’ experiences during this time. This week is also Advocacy Awareness Week, which embraces the collaboration over recent months […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Carers UK has launched a new survey for unpaid carers, to help capture how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on carers’ lives. Carers UK carried out a similar survey back in April to uncover the impact that the early months of the coronavirus […]

Bild is now offering a free Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) helpline to support families and carers of people with learning disabilities, mental health issues or autistic people with the challenges of living with COVID-19 restrictions. Supporters, carers and family members might want to discuss how […]