Evidence

• Local Government and Faith

  FaithAction is delighted to jointly present the Local Government Association (LGA)’s new report, Working with faith groups to promote health and wellbeing. The report begins on the basis that: At this time of severely constrained finance for local government and the NHS it is essential […]

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• Making the Case for Faith and Health

  Faith-based organisations are making big contributions to health and wellbeing in their communities. Whether that’s through obviously health-related projects, or more indirectly – for example through poverty relief, youth clubs or by providing people with social connections – there is a wealth of activity going […]

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• Places of Worship and Public Health in Bradford

  FaithAction commissioned the Centre for Religion and Public Life at the University of Leeds to undertake research to understand the role that places of worship play as settings for public health among minority ethnic communities in Bradford. The report: Gives a context for the research […]

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• The Impact of FBOs on Public Health

  This new FaithAction report is the first of its kind in the UK. It brings together evidence around the reach of faith-based organisations (FBOs) and their impact on health and wellbeing, by drawing on published literature. As a network of FBOs, FaithAction knows that there […]

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• Case Studies - Public Health

  As a national network of faith-based organisations, FaithAction is aware of the important work faith groups are involved in doing around public health, supporting health and wellbeing outcomes throughout the UK. This role was recognised as being significant in both our ground-breaking report, ‘The Impact […]

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• Case Studies - Mental Health: Friendly Places

  These case studies were collected as part of our Friendly Places initiative. Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue (NPLS) has recently developed a focus on mental health https://www.faithaction.net/friendlyplaces wellbeing, sparked by a recognition that great difficulties are prevalent in society and […]

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• Case Studies - Homelessness

  The following were compiled as part of our report, ‘What a Difference Faith Makes… to Homelessness!‘. Contents Food for the hungry Midland Langar Seva Society Guru Nanak Mission Parvati Project Ramadan Tent Project Eat ‘n’ Meet Mitzvah Day 365 Muslim Aid Help through the night […]

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