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Nursing Trust awards grant to increase specialist care for patients in Wales

The Burdett Trust for Nursing has awarded a £10,000 grant to Mesothelioma UK, the national asbestos-related cancer charity.

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£25m fund provides much needed boost to arts sector

The arts sector has received a much needed boost following the announcement of a new £25m funding pot made available by the Garfield Weston Foundation.

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Call for fuel poverty to be eradicated

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has called on the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review to solve a problem that has plagued the country for generations.

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Glowing praise for life-saving heart op from grateful St Bernard owner

A leading animal hospital in South West England has received glowing praise from a grateful dog owner after they saved the life of her precious St Bernard. Kate Vardy, from Ernesettle, Plymouth, was devastated when she was told that six-year-old Yogi had a serious heart problem and would die if he did not undergo surgery. […]

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Public asked to back a better post-pandemic future

Securing a better future for key workers and the public services that have been supporting communities across the UK throughout the coronavirus pandemic is the aim of UNISON’S No Going Back to Normal campaign. The campaign highlights how services like health, local government, social care and education need greater investment.  Unison wants the people who have been keeping everyone safe […]

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National biographer celebrates the heroes of the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown

National biographer to publish book documenting some of the ‘unsung heroes’ who played a vital role in supporting their local communities during the pandemic.

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Charity goes online to offer virtual support during pandemic

While many organisations across the UK are delaying growth plans in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, one registered charity is instead expanding its service provision to reach out and support more vulnerable people during this challenging time. Young person’s charity Transitions UK has announced the upcoming launch of a new project that aims to provide […]

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Global appeal to connect children from disadvantaged backgrounds

A new project has been launched which aims to bring children together from disadvantaged backgrounds online. The project is headed by the charity Children on the Edge who have launched an appeal to raise funds for the project.

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Equitysport launch SMS training courses for rural athletic communities in Africa

Read this inspiring positive news story about equitysport who are bringing training to athletes in Africa through SMS

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Call to combat students’ Coronavirus mental health issues

Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the mental wellbeing of students, with nearly two thirds reporting low self-esteem, a new survey from the National Union of Students (NUS) has found. Students are also more likely to have experienced feelings of isolation during this period with nearly three-quarters having less contact with their course mates. […]

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