Northfield nursing home in Sheffield took part in the National Day of Reflection to remember those lost during the last two years of the pandemic.
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£40m investment in social enterprises and charities revealed
A new report has revealed that the social investment arm of The Big Issue supported 184 social enterprises across the UK in 2020-21.
Read MoreCare home residents meet loved ones thanks to new visitor pods
Northfield care home in Sheffield has been able to arrange safe visits for residents for the first time in months thanks to the installation of £20,000 ‘visitor pods’.
Read MoreCall 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.
Read MorePublic 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 […]
Read MoreCharity 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 […]
Read MoreCall 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. […]
Read MoreMental health support for frontline workers
Healthwatch Essex has launched a report which gives a unique insight into the mental health of frontline workers across the county. It is hoped that the findings will lead to more mental health support for emergency services staff. The report was launched on National Emergency Services Day (999 Day) on 9 September. The participants of […]
Read MoreRewards for young people who served community
The Young Leaders Fund has been launched by Joyclen Brodie-Mends, Manager of Concorde Youth Club in Hackney, to provide resources to young people who helped their local community through the worst of the COVID19 pandemic. Throughout lock down young people from the Kingsmeade Estate, Hackney collaborated with food collective Made Up Kitchen to provide 1000 […]
Read MoreCampaign launches to end fuel poverty
Campaigners have called on the public to get behind a drive to end fuel poverty before the winter. Over 200,000 households are set to fall into fuel poverty as the economy struggles to recover from lockdown, according to new estimates.
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