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Adult Learning launches new online courses

29 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Mental health, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Sports, play and physical activity

Norfolk County Council’s Adult Learning has made many of its courses available online, as well as launching new online courses designed to keep people active, healthy and connected throughout the lockdown.

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.

National Village and Community Hall survey - deadline extended to 30th April

22 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Heritage, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

Norfolk’s hundreds of village halls and community venues are often at the heart of local life and, at this difficult time, it’s more important than ever that their value is realised. The National Village and Community Hall Survey deadline has been extended to 30th April to allow everyone to participate.

'The kindness of strangers' - Coronavirus virus and the community response in Norfolk

22 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Amidst the real concerns, dangers and fears of the Coronavirus crisis, some wonderful stories of community support responses across Norfolk have emerged.

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.

How is Norfolk’s VCSE sector managing the COVID-19 scenario?

16 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

We would appreciate your help in completing two key surveys, one or both of which may be relevant to your work scenario:

One survey helps us assess how the county’s voluntary, community and social enetrprise groups and organsiations are coping. The other is aimed specifically at community buildings and village halls.

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.

Advice for informal voluntary groups to help protect volunteers and public

08 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

This information is designed for informal voluntary groups, to help them maintain the safety of the volunteers they are managing during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as those they are trying to help.

Coronavirus guidance for professional care providers

07 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Norfolk County Council’s care providers’ portal https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/supplying-norfolk-county-council/nor... has up-to-date advice and information for professional and registered carers. 

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