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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 […]

These awards recognise the contribution of staff, partners, volunteers and the public to making the NHS a better service. If you know of worthy nominees, please encourage your MPs to put them forward before midnight on 1st September. Nominations for the NHS Parliamentary Awards close […]

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has received £5 million funding from Government to help people stay connected, feel supported, and maintain their health and wellbeing. Working with partners, including Arts Council England, Natural England, Money and Pensions Service, NHS Charities Together, Sport England […]

Friends, Families and Travellers have published a report on actions taken on a local level to address suicide inequalities in Gypsy and Traveller communities, in light of the fact that members of Traveller communities are 6-7 times more likely than the general population to die […]

Shaping Our Lives has been given some money from the National Lottery Community Fund to do research about the impacts of the Covid19 pandemic. This, their second survey, is about using technology for keeping in touch, having meetings and appointments during the Covid19 pandemic and […]

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has been awarded £5 million in funding to support people to stay connected and maintain their health and wellbeing following the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with partners, including the Arts Council England, Natural England, Money and Pensions Service, NHS […]

When it comes to volunteers in the NHS saying “Thank you” is a very important way to celebrate their work. Which is why they want to shout from the rooftops about the amazing work volunteers in our NHS do every single day. With your help, […]