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CAN's innovative social prescribing work recognised at international awards ceremony

19 Jul, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Mental health, Press Release

Community Action Norfolk was shortlisted for Best Local Project, awarded at the inaugural International Social Prescribing Awards held at the University of Westminster, London on 11th July.

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils Management Structure

29 May, 2019by Clare FianderBroadland, South Norfolk

Following recent meetings of Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council they have completed the first stage of their collaborative journey with ratification of senior appointments.

Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation services in Norfolk - Overview

28 Mar, 2019by Clare FianderHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Press Release

The impact of loneliness and social isolation is significant. To tackle this problem, Norfolk County Council adult social services, is investing in ways of preventing and reducing loneliness that address the barriers to people having the quality and quantity of social connections that they would like.  

Fast broadband needed? There’s a 21st century answer right here in Norfolk

26 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Around 92% of locations across Norfolk can receive fast broadband. That’s around 24 Mbps. And Better Broadband for Norfolk is working hard to increase that figure. You can check broadband availability in your area at  www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk.  That’s if you can get broadband in the first place of course…

Shaping a Care Association for Norfolk - Project Update

26 Feb, 2019by Clare Fiander

A big thank you to everyone took time out to give their views on the value and purpose of a Care Association for social care providers in Norfolk and what its priorities should be. Over 150 owners, manager, employers and care workers, representing almost 300 social care services and thousands of service users completed, the 25-minute online survey.  

Engaging with older people living with cancer in Norfolk and Waveney

06 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

CAN was commissioned by Macmillan Cancer Support to find out what support and information is available for people aged 60+ and their carers and families in Norfolk and Waveney’s rural communities.

A busy world can be the loneliest place

31 Jan, 2019by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Mental health, Older people, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality

A busy world can be the loneliest place. And in a county of nearly 860,000 residents across 2,000 square miles it’s an everyday scenario for many people.

#VillageHallsWeek Resource: Let us help you!

28 Jan, 2019by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance

Village Hall Week 2019.

#VillageHallsWeek Resource: Insurance - Just what does your village hall need?

24 Jan, 2019by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Village Hall Week 2019

New services to help ensure no lonely day in Norfolk

14 Dec, 2018by Clare FianderMental health, Press Release

People affected by loneliness and social isolation in Norfolk can now turn to a comprehensive range of new services for help and support.

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