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Election candidates urged to commit to fairer rural policies

18 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release

 The Rural Coalition is calling on prospective Parliamentary Candidates and their political parties to commit to delivering fairer funding for rural areas following the election on 12 December.

Sing Your Heart Out goes CIO!

31 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Support for organisations and communities

An award-winning group of music workshops has worked with Community Action Norfolk (CAN) to successfully register with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Smart meters - helping consumers save on energy bills

31 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, News Article, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

A smart meter enables you to see how much energy you're using, as you use it, and how much it's costing you. 

5 problems with broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas - MPs speak out

07 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Economy and enterprise, News Article, Reports & Evidence, Rurality

MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have highlighted the impact poor broadband and mobile continues to have on rural communities and businesses.

Free ATMs essential for rural and small town communities

07 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Housing, News Article, Reports & Evidence

Free-to-use ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) have been disappearing from rural communities and small towns for some time, along with bank branches moving out.

Resource: Wellbeing Guide for Charity Professionals

04 Oct, 2019by Clare FianderHealth and social care

Charity Comms have published a guide to protect the mental health and wellbeing of charity professionals, 

Update to Charity Commission Independent Examination Guidance

28 Sep, 2019by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance

The Charity Commission has updated the guidance for charities about independent examination

CAN leads the way with Social Prescribing - a non-clinical approach to helping people improve their health and wellbeing

16 Sep, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, News Article, Press Release

Community Action Norfolk leads the way with Social Prescribing - we were honoured to be shortlisted for Best Local Project at the inaugural international Social Prescribing awards in July this year.  Working with a number of partner agencies, results so far are very encouraging.  

Social Prescribing - supporting people in finding non-clinical solutions to life's problems

03 Sep, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Mental health, Press Release

Social Prescribing is a way of GPs and other health care professionals helping patients find non-clinical solutions to their health issues. Some encouraging examples are emerging in Breckland and West Norfolk, the areas covered by CAN.

Social Prescribing - helping people take control of their health and well-being

29 Aug, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, News Article, Press Release

Social Prescribing is a way of GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals referring people to a range of non-clinical services. People’s health is determined by a range of social, economic and environmental factors and social prescribing supports individuals in taking greater control of their own health.

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