Health and Care

What Works for Wellbeing Centre’s have published a rapid evidence review on volunteer wellbeing. Most people in Great Britain – around seven in ten – formally volunteer through a group, club or organisation at some point in their lives. Currently, one in five people volunteer at […]

Age UK have published a report highlighting the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older people’s physical and mental health. This study reinforces what Age UK has been frequently hearing from older people during the last six months: that many are deeply afraid of COVID-19 – […]

Carers UK has released a new report, Caring behind closed doors: six months on, which looks at the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unpaid carers, and is based on the experiences of over 5,900 current and former carers. The report reveals that the majority […]

Learning Disability England have published a report called Family Voices, which pulls together a range of information, reports or campaigns from family groups, VCSE organisations and the Valuing People Alliance direct work capturing the experiences since March and priorities for the next stages of the pandemic. […]

NHSX is providing iPads to care homes and helping them to improve their internet access, to ensure that everyone living in a care home in England can access video consultations and remote care when this is helpful. During COVID-19,care providers have been utilising digital technology […]

FaithAction have worked in partnership as part of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance on a new report launched by Race Equality Foundation (REF): Musculoskeletal conditions and Black, Asian and minority ethnic people: addressing health inequalities. Some Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in the UK […]

Befriending Week is celebrated 1-7 November each year, and is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the great impact befriending has on reducing loneliness and social isolation. This year’s theme is ‘health and wellbeing’, looking at how befriending can improve the health and wellbeing […]

We know that populations experiencing inequalities are more likely to experience premature frailty and that those with the greatest need often also have the greatest difficulty in accessing and receiving appropriate care and support. In order to redress this, together with members of the VCSE […]

Carers Trust have a new survey for unpaid carers, to help them understand your needs and influence the future support available to unpaid carers from the government. This survey is part of a wider campaign Carers Trust will be running later in the year. The […]

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 […]