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Bodge, banter and brew at Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed!

28 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Funding, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CANConnect grants have been awarded to community groups who are able to demonstrate a positive contribution to improving social engagement in their locality. Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed put their grant to good use in buying their ‘shed’. 

Village Hall Improvement Grants – 100% success rate with CAN!

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village halls across England and many are crucially important to local communities, but their upkeep and improvements cost money. 

Community venues measures to reduce single-use plastics

23 Jan, 2020by Clare FianderCase Study

Hunstanton Town Council, as part of their aim to become a single use plastic free council, will be phasing out the use of single-use plastic products in all council activities during 2020.  

Seminar on Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control

10 Dec, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Event, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Back by popular request, Luke & Ryan Hart return to Norfolk to tell their story

Sing Your Heart Out goes CIO!

31 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

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 NunnBreckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

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 NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, 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, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

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.

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

16 Sep, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Case Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

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 NunnBreckland, Broadland, Case Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, 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, West Norfolk

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 NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Case Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Housing, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

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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