Health and Care
Extra COVID-19 protections for rough sleepers and renters
Extra COVID-19 protections for rough sleepers and renters were announced by the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick on 8th January 2021. Backed by an additional £10 million in funding, all councils in England are being asked to redouble their efforts to help accommodate all those currently […]
Call for case studies: Have you been supported by a VCSE organisation?
Age UK are working with NHS England & Improvement and the Men’s Health Forum, amongst others, to gather a range of examples where voluntary organisations have had a positive impact on people who experience health inequalities. The Men’s Health Forum are also a part of […]
Age UK survey on older people’s health and care during the pandemic
Age UK want to understand more about how the pandemic has impacted older people’s health and care. If you are aged over 50 or have friends and relatives who are and want to share your experiences of how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted your health […]
More than 4 million people receive first dose of COVID19 vaccine in the UK
More than four million people in the UK have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the largest vaccination programme in British history. The NHS vaccinated a total of 4.06 million people between 8 December and 17 January, including more than […]
NHS patient reps wanted: Tamoxifen and breast cancer prevention
NHS England and NHS Improvement are working with Breast Cancer Now to recruit paid patient representatives. The representatives will help to shape a new programme to increase the uptake of Tamoxifen as a breast cancer prevention drug. To apply, you need to have experience taking […]
Pharmacies launch codeword scheme to offer ‘lifeline’ to domestic abuse victims
From today (14 January), victims of domestic abuse will be able to access much needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK, backed by the government. The Ask for ANI scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they […]
Government publishes plan for largest vaccination programme in British History
The UK Government has published a plan for the largest vaccination programme in British history. Government sets out UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan for vaccinating tens of millions of people by spring At least two million vaccinations per week with over 2,700 vaccine sites across […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Q&A and Communications Toolkit
Following the news about the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine receiving authorisation from the independent Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Public Health England have updated their Q&A and COVID-19 vaccines communications toolkit. Please click here for the link to the COVID-19 communications toolkit that […]
More NHS Volunteer Responders needed in areas across England
If you live in England, there are important new opportunities to support your NHS and help to save lives as an NHS Volunteer Responder. Details of the volunteer roles and a sign-up link are here. Previously registered volunteers are also encouraged to return to the […]
Review of the NHS Health Check programme
The NHS Health Check programme would like to invite you to sign up for their upcoming workshops focusing on: Testing solutions that may form recommendations Issues related to two themes: Improving the Health Check and Preventing Illness & Addressing Health In equalities Engagement with members […]