Health and social care

The Government has announced significant welfare reforms aimed at helping disabled people and those with long-term health conditions into work. Backed by a £1 billion investment, these changes are designed to provide better employment support and update the benefits system. While the reforms aim to create more opportunities, they also raise concerns about how existing benefits and eligibility criteria may be affected. Here’s what you need to know about the changes and where to find support.

On average someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer every 90 seconds and an average of 460 people die from the disease every day. So what can we do to slow the effect of this devastating disease. 

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.

Inspired by the experience of shielding as the pandemic hit, the Rainbow Art Making Club was set up by two Thorpe St Andrew mums to help promote wellbeing, celebrate kindness and connect people in the community.