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Nelson’s Journey – negotiating the challenge of COVID-19

15 Jan, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care

We feature regular articles here about how VCSE organisations across Norfolk have been adapting to, and coping with, the demands and constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Your Own Place – navigating through COVID-19

11 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, News Article

Your Own Place CIC is a social enterprise that helps people towards living independently. CEO Rebecca White is passionate about helping young people and those facing barriers not of their own making. Rebecca shaes her thoughts on the need for collaboration, team wellbeing, and digital innovation in adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Community groups working together at Wells-next-the-Sea

16 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, News Article, Volunteering

The COVID-19 lockdown in in March triggered a fast and effective response from key community groups in and around the Wells area.  

Public health and commissioning in Norfolk and how the VCSE sector fits in

09 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care

The health of people in our communities faces a variety of complex and linked challenges, such as the increase in people living with chronic and long-term illness linked to our ageing population and addressing health inequalities. This article emphasises the importance of partnership, which is reflected in CAN’s commitment to working with partners in ensuring fair outcomes for everyone - regardless of where they live or who they are in Norfolk.

Sometimes we could all do with a bit of support to help make life click: CANConnect in North Norfolk

21 Sep, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Mental health, North Norfolk, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

Our CANConnect initiative works with partner agencies across the North Norfolk district of Norfolk and Waveney CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) to help connect people with activities in their locality, as well as providing individuals with one-to-one support in identifying and achieving their personal goals. CANConnect also provides support for the community itself, helping organisations and people make the places where we live stronger, friendlier, and more resilient.  

Norfolk Scrubs - Norfolk VCSE Covid Stories

16 Sep, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Support for organisations and communities

Norfolk’s VCSE sector responding to Coronavirus – Aylsham & District care Trust

21 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnBroadland, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, News Article, Volunteering

We’ve seen so much commitment from Norfolk’s VCSE sector in to adapting to new ways of working during COVID-19. Dealing with the impact of social isolation was a primary developmental driver for Aylsham & District Care Trust (ACT) and remains at the heart of their work today, reinforced by additional need triggered by the pandemic. 

Leeway - protecting the vulnerable during lockdown and beyond

13 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article

CAN’s research into the state of the VCSE sector across Norfolk during the COVID-19 pandemic has been building a comprehensive analysis of information needed for future sector planning. It also reflects the resilience which many charities and voluntary organisations have shown in adapting to delivering their services at this time. Leeway, operating across all of Norfolk and part of Suffolk, is one such.

Social Prescribing – healthy solutions in the community

06 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Older people

CAN’s work in organising and delivering Social prescribing in Breckland and West Norfolk has reached more than 1,600 people since its inception, and garnered recognition as a finalist at 2019’s International Social Prescribing Awards.  Every individual has their own story in finding their way forward.

Adapting to the pandemic – The Matthew Project

08 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care

We have in recent weeks featured encouraging examples of how VCSE organisations have adapted and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. And it is apparent that the voluntary sector, though hard-pressed at times, has proved to be remarkably resilient in changing service delivery to meet clients’ needs.

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