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New Labour Shadow Cabinet, April 2020
Following his recent election as leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer has now announced his new shadow cabinet. Download as PDF
#FaithInNHS Poster Competition
In order to support our health system in this time of immense pressure, we want to show everyone that we have faith in our NHS! We’re asking kids (yes, and even you big kids) to get involved and make a poster to show what the NHS […]
New govt. advice for safe funerals after discussions with faith leaders
Faith leaders have been consulted and worked with PHE to ensure that communities, the funeral industry and the NHS are protected at this time. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease and can be transmitted when large groups of people congregate. However, it has been decided that […]
Voucher scheme launches for schools providing free school meals
The Department for Education has announced that children eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home. Schools can now provide every eligible child with a weekly shopping voucher worth […]
NHS guidance for children and young people’s social prescribing
Interest in social prescribing for children and young people is increasing. In some areas, it is already happening, while others have said that they would welcome guidance. In response, NHS England & Improvement have commissioned the following guidance, which is now open for consultation. Whether […]
Government support for victims of domestic abuse during coronavirus
Measures announced over recent weeks to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) have seen people’s day-to-day life be drastically altered. These changes are essential to beat coronavirus and protect our NHS. The government acknowledges that the order to stay at home can cause anxiety for those who are […]
APPG on Loneliness Inquiry
Throughout 2020, the APPG on Loneliness is running a major independent inquiry into loneliness. The inquiry will seek to: Hold government to account and secure a renewed cross-Government commitment to tackling loneliness and its underlying causes; Build on progress made to date, by recommending tangible […]
Volunteers, your NHS needs YOU!
The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home. Could you be one of them? We know that, as members of faith communities, you will all have been […]
Charity Digital: How to become a digital leader overnight
Charity Digital have written an article How to Become a Digital Leader Overnight The extraordinary events of the last few weeks have been a heavy burden for leaders. There are many difficult decisions ahead. And through it all, leaders must move rapidly to help their […]
National Intergenerational Week
This week, 23rd-29th March, is the first National Intergenerational Week. This is all about celebrating those moments and places where different age groups come together for shared benefit. As people self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak, this week seems more relevant than ever. The vulnerable and […]