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Isolated, unsupported and unprotected - domestic abuse in rural Britain

31 Jul, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has published a report into domestic abuse in rural Britain, the result of an 18-month intensive research project.

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

19 Jul, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

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.

Mental Health Awareness

16 May, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

16th to 19th May is Mental Health Awareness Week

House of Lords recommends a new approach to the rural economy

08 May, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Successive governments have underrated the contribution the rural economy can make to the nation’s prosperity and wellbeing, according to a major new report from the House of Lords.

Thursday 14th March is Social Prescribing Day!

13 Mar, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

Thursday 14th March is Social Prescribing Day, when people across the country are being encouraged to think about finding health solutions in their communities.

Primary Care Networks

06 Mar, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, West Norfolk

When the National Health Service began in 1948, the UK population was 49.4 million. 70 years later the population stands at an estimated 66.5 million, an increase of more than 34%. People are living longer. Many are living with long term conditions such as diabetes and heart disease or suffer with mental health issues and may need to access their local health services more often.

Social prescribing - helping people find health solutions in their community

28 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, West Norfolk

Social prescribing is a way of enabling GPs, nurses and other health professionals to help people find non-medical solutions to personal health issues. It’s an holistic approach, which looks at the mental and physical needs of the person as a whole, not just the symptoms of a particular illness.

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

26 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

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…

Love where you live - 52 almost painless good things your community could do in 2019…..

12 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Communities are places where people of all ages and backgrounds live, socialise and thrive. We’re not suggesting you try to do all these things at the same time! If however you’d like some advice and guidance about how to plan, organise and manage community activities and projects, contact us. In the meantime, read on.....

The voluntary and health sectors working in partnership

06 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Two of our team, Tonya and Susanne, are Community and Voluntary Sector Co-ordinators working with the Supported Care Teams in North and South Norfolk.  

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