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Online preventative training with the Zero Suicide Alliance
The Zero Suicide Alliance is a collaborative of NHS Trusts, businesses and individuals who are all committed to suicide prevention. They are offering free online training as an introduction to suicide prevention. The module aims to raise awareness of potential behaviour patterns that could suggest […]
Covid-19 guidance for Buddhist frontline workers
The Network of Buddhist Organisations (NBO) has a Covid-19 guide for Buddhist frontline workers. They write, “We have kept it simple and short and hope that it can be distributed to reach the people who most need it. In the process of producing this guide, […]
Updated Guidance: Burial Grounds and Cemeteries
In a letter to faith leaders, Lord Greenhalgh, Minister of State for Building Safety and Communities confirmed that the guidance around the closures of burial grounds and cemeteries has now been updated. Burial grounds and cemeteries can now stay open, including gardens of remembrance. Government […]
Ramadan at Home campaign from Public Health England
Public Health England have created a campaign supporting staying at home during Ramadan in light of the coronavirus outbreak. They have made some resources available which may help you to celebrate Ramadan and support your communities in a safe way. Messaging includes: Nightly Taraweeh Prayer […]
Why ‘Young People Matter’ in the COVID-19 crisis
The Department of Health and Social Care have been working with the NHS Youth Expert Champions over the last few weeks to support their youth led communications work. The #IWill Campaign highlights that ‘Young People Matter’ in the COVID-19 pandemic. The youth led graphic launched […]
Translated social media posts for ‘Every Mind Matters’
Public Health England have released translated social media posts in a range of languages, explaining ten ways you can improve your mental health and wellbeing during this time. This social media asset can be used to help you engage with your local audiences. This post […]
COVID-19 and Homelessness Services webinars
Homeless Link have been holding weekly webinars and updates as homelessness services respond to COVID-19. They now have a dedicated page on their website for these webinars. The webinars are for any managers, commissioners and frontline workers in the homelessness sector. You can listen to […]
NHS Volunteer Responders open for self-referrals
Millions of vulnerable people and their families will be able to directly call on the army of NHS Volunteer Responders, the NHS and Royal Voluntary Service have announced. Over 600,000 volunteers have been approved to help those most at risk who are isolating at home […]
Call for chaplaincy volunteers in Birmingham
The Birmingham Council of Faiths has put out a call for chaplaincy volunteers. During the current pandemic, people are in need of spiritual and/or pastoral support and are not associated with a place of worship, they may approach Birmingham Council of Faiths for signposting to […]
Mental health support available via Our Frontline
Mind, Samaritans, Shout, Hospice UK and The Royal Foundation yesterday launched Our Frontline, a combination of 1-2-1 support and online resources for NHS workers, carers, the Blue Light emergency services and key workers who are putting their mental health under pressure, while many of us […]