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Combat the winter heating blues with ThinkingFUEL!

21 Nov, 2018by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Housing, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, West Norfolk

With the colder weather and longer nights upon us, the cost of heating oil is a big worry for many people who live in ‘off-gas’ areas, so a Norfolk charity is encouraging consumers to save money by joining a collective buying scheme.

 

 

With ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait for broadband to come to your door!

28 Feb, 2018by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Government minister promises superfast broadband for rural Norfolk homes by 2020 - but with ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait two years.

Save money on gas and electricity bills with Big Switch and Save!

19 Dec, 2017by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Saving money on electricity and gas bills with Big Switch and Save

NHS Complaints Advocacy service - helping people to be heard

27 Jul, 2017by Clare FianderHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, Support for organisations and communities

Many of us don’t like complaining. We find it difficult, embarrassing and are not always sure who we should take our concerns to. The NHS Complaints Advocacy service is free, confidential, and independent of the NHS and, in Norfolk, is provided by a partnership of Age UK Norfolk, Equal Lives, Community Action Norfolk and POhWER

Volunteers Week article: Managing volunteers – getting it right from the start

01 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

West Norfolk council tax consultation

16 Sep, 2016by Steve NunnConsultation, Equality and diversity, West Norfolk

King's Lynn and West Norfolk's Council Tax Support scheme consultation welcomes public's views.

Dementia Friendly Resource Pack for Employers

17 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderEquality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health

A resource pack for organisations wishing to become more dementia friendly has been published. 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks and Acquittals

03 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderChildren and young people, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Staying safe and legal

A DBS Checks provides employers with a certificate showing their employee’s (including volunteers) criminal records.  There are three levels of disclosure; basic, standard and enhanced.  

Absence Management Policies and Disabled Employees

09 Mar, 2016by Clare FianderEquality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health

Many organisations have absence management policies, the law states that provisions, criterions or practices, must be reasonably adjusted to ensure disabled workers are not disadvantaged compared to non-disabled workers.

Recruiting and Retaining Transgender Staff Guide

07 Mar, 2016by Clare FianderEquality and diversity, Information, advice and guidance

The Government Equalities Office has published guidance about practical considerations when recruiting and retaining transgender staff. 

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