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Carers UK has launched a new survey to capture carers’ experiences during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Your responses will enable them to provide comprehensive evidence of what carers are experiencing as part of their ongoing work to influence Government decision making, highlight carers’ experiences in […]

The JLGB have set up ‘JLGB Virtual’ to ensure that young people can continue to have fun, learn new skills and make a difference during this difficult time. The JLGB trains and develops young people of the Jewish faith to reach their potential through active […]

A new Coronavirus Status Checker that will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the COVID-19 outbreak has been launched by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock. People with potential coronavirus symptoms are now being asked to complete the status […]

The Association of Mental Health Providers have launched a new briefing with the Centre for Mental Health and NHS Confed Mental Health Network on supporting mental health in communities during Covid-19 and bringing the VCSE and statutory services together. The global coronavirus outbreak is putting […]

Following his recent election as leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer has now announced his new shadow cabinet. Download as PDF    

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]