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Saving water and the environment with a smart water meter

26 Aug, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Housing, News Article, Norwich, Press Release

Norwich is the focus of a campaign to encourage consumers to use less water, to help protect the environment as well as save on water bills.

CANConnect - Combating social isolation and loneliness in Breckland and North Norfolk

03 Aug, 2021by Steve NunnBreckland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CAN is working in partnership with Future Projects in combating social isolation in the Breckland and North Norfolk districts of the county.  We'd be grateful if those reading this and living or working in Breckland or North Norfolk could share this information - especially to anyone you know who may be interested in volunteering. Thank you.

Mental health Awareness and wellbeing in the VCSE workplace

12 May, 2021by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health

It’s Mental health Awareness Week this week, 10th – 16th May, which is a good time to reflect on the importance of wellbeing in the workplace.  

Cromer & District Foodbank – meeting the need before, during and after COVID-19

01 May, 2021by Steve NunnBroadland, Covid-19 VCSE Story, News Article, North Norfolk, South Norfolk, Volunteering

Cromer & District Foodbank has been up and running since 2012, so dealing with people’s individual crises is not new to the team, and they were well-experienced and equipped to deal with Covid-19 when it hit.

Norfolk’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector - Election Pledges

27 Apr, 2021by Tasha HigginsBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

We are asking all candidates in the forthcoming local elections to pledge to support the work of Norfolk’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise sector.

Norfolk Energy Switch - helping West Norfolk consumers make real savings on their electricity and gas bills

17 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnHousing, Knowledge Base, News Article, West Norfolk

Energy switching is not a new idea - but 50% of householders have not switched in the last three years. This means their supplier defaults them onto a ‘Standard Variable Tariff’, which typically is the most expensive. No-one should have to pay more than they need to. Collective energy switching uses the bargaining power of a large group of residents to get them a competitive offer. 

A heart for the community – Connecting Bowthorpe

14 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Mental health, News Article, Norwich, Volunteering

Connecting Bowthorpe is a collective of community volunteers from several organisations within Bowthorpe, all with extensive experience of community work and a real vision for the area, and with a long-term commitment to the residents of Bowthorpe. 

Healthwatch Norfolk’s new Community Conversation Hub

08 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnConsultation, Health and social care, Press Release

Healthwatch Norfolk has launched a new interactive platform as a new way for the public to have its say. 

NHS Complaints Advocacy – resolving concerns about medical treatment

07 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnHealth and social care, News Article

Even in less crisis-driven times the NHS deals with around 1 million patients every 36 hours, and we are all very much aware of the extra pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Very occasionally however, something goes wrong and needs resolving. And it’s dealing with those rare instances that helps maintain the high standards of service within the NHS, which is where NHS Complaints Advocacy can help.

Support for carers to attend COVID-19 vaccinations

26 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance

Carers, and those dependent upon them, face many additional difficulties and obstacles during the pandemic. Specialist support organisations across Norfolk have responded to the need as follows. Please help spread the word as appropriate. 

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