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Helping Hands in Thorpe

22 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnBroadland, Case Study, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Volunteers have been flocking to help vulnerable residents in the in Thorpe Hamlet and Thorpe St Andrew areas of Norwich. 

One less lonely voice is a triumph – combatting social isolation

18 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnBroadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Loneliness Awareness Week (15th to 19th June) is highlighting one of the great social scourges of our modern society.  Community Action Norfolk is at the forefront of combating social isolation across our county, with a range of projects encouraging and enabling individuals to become involved in activities in their local communities.  

Changing your energy provider with Big Switch and Save

06 May, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Housing, News Article, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

The COVID-19 lockdown means many of us are at home for most of the day.  We’re using more gas and electricity. And that means, ultimately, higher energy bills.  There’s never been a better time to think about changing energy provider and, after thinking about it, actually doing it.

How helpful is the Chancellor's Charity Support Package to rural communities?

23 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

CAN is an member of the national ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) network.  ACRE is very active at national level in helping formulate government strategies for supporting community groups. Right now ACRE is working with other national charities to help Government get to grips with the impact of Covid-19 on rural people and community organisations throughout England.

Healthwatch Norfolk public engagement survey

17 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, News Article, Reports & Evidence

Healthwatch Norfolk have  launched a public survey which asks participants broadly about their experience of accessing information, care and support during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Big Switch and Save - helping consumers make genuine savings on their electrcity and gas bills

16 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnEquality and diversity, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Press Release, Rurality, West Norfolk

It's estimated that, during the Coronavirus pandemic, UK households are spending an extra 25 per-cent on their electrcity usage and an additional 17 per-cent on gas.   Now is a good time to seriously look at switching energy provider to get  a better deal.

Safeguarding when volunteering – ‘If you see something, say something’

15 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Safeguarding adults – ‘If you see something, say something’ is the message to volunteers from Norfolk Adult Safeguarding Board.

Don't forget the food banks...

24 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Funding, Great Yarmouth, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Don’t forget the food banks – they are needed now more than ever! Read what the Trussell Trust is doing now amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Donating to the Covid-19 Community Response Fund

20 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Norfolk Community Foundation has set up the Covid-19 Community Response Fund to support our local charities working hard on the ground to keep vulnerable people safe and well.

Norfolk County Council's Development Worker Team needs your views

10 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence

Norfolk County Council's Development Worker Team - part of Early Help and Prevention Services within Adult Social Care - provides information, guidance and advice to individuals and communities across Norfolk to support people to stay independent, resilient and well in their own homes for longer.

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