National charity Carers UK are celebrating after delivering their 500th online meetup for carers.
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Royal Opera House thanks NHS heroes
The Royal Opera House has celebrated the success of its scheme to thank NHS workers by giving workshops and discount tickets.
Read MoreReal Voices: An author on supporting emotional literacy in children
In this week’s Real Voices, author Sarah Surgey talks about her book and the importance of encouraging emotional literacy in children.
Read MoreReal Voices: A carer shares her pandemic experience
In this week’s Real Voices, Laura shares her experience of working as a carer during the pandemic, and discusses the misconceptions around the work of carers.
Read MoreNew poll declares nurses are heroes of a modern time
This week’s positive news piece is that media coverage of the pandemic has shattered old-fashioned views of nursing in the minds of the public.
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 MoreOnline singing lessons launched to support wellbeing
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: an online singing community has been launched to support wellbeing levels during the coronavirus pandemic. Superchoir meets once a week every Thursday evening from 6pm-7pm.
Read MoreCharity launches selfie challenge to keep donations going during pandemic
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: Kidney Research UK has launched a new social media campaign to raise awareness of the importance of continuing to donate to charities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Supporters are being asked to donate the cost of their usual coffee or alcoholic drink along with a selfie with their favourite mug on social media.
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