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Adapting and modifying VCSE services during COVID-19

21 May, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Many of you reading this will know that at CAN we’ve been surveying the Norfolk VCSE sector to compile a measured and accurate picture of how voluntary organisations and groups across the county have been adapting and modifying approaches to working with their service users during the COVID-19 crisis. The responses have been channelled into helpful data which will ultimately help present the voice of the voluntary sector to commissioning authorities and to government itself.

Beware the COVID scammers! New multi-agency campaign launched.

19 May, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

CAN has joined with other prominent public and voluntary sector agencies from across Norfolk to warn residents to be extra vigilant of new and existing scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Covid-19 Stakeholder Briefing from NHS in Norfolk and Waveney

19 May, 2020by Clare FianderHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance

The update includes:

  • Testing for key workers and care home staff.
  • Advice for parents and carers on spotting serious illness
  • Online counselling for young people.
  • Mental health support for adults
  • Keeping people in touch
  • Experiences of care

Bereavement in the time of COVID-19

15 May, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Volunteering

Dealing with bereavement is never easy. It’s even harder during this difficult period, with separation from loved ones at the most crucial time. Norfolk County Council, together with the Working Together partnership, is offering a 30-minute wellbeing telephone support call to anyone registering a death.

VCSE groups adapting to service delivery during COVID-19

14 May, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering

We know that many voluntary and community groups are experiencing severe operating constraints currently, not least the inability to engage directly with clients and service users. One of the great characteristics of the VCSE sector, however, is the ability to adapt and improvise to meet the need. 

Running an effective 'virtual' meeting

14 May, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release

Working from home under lockdown has become the ‘new normal’ for many voluntary and community organisations. Many of us are now learning to meet via video-link, and it brings new challenges in running an effective meeting!

 

Good Neigbour Schemes at the forefront of community response

01 May, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Case Study, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

CAN’s long-standing network of Good Neighbour Schemes across Norfolk was well-placed to mobilise its members to respond quickly to local need = and the past few weeks have seen the Schemes welcome many new volunteers join in response to the COVID-19 crisis. 

Charity Commission update on services and operational status

29 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

The Charity Commission is offering guidance on running your charity during the Coronavirus pandemic, with useful information about meetings, postponing AGMs, using reserves and keeping people safe. 

Resources: COVID-19 Employment FAQs

27 Apr, 2020by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance

CIPD have published some FAQs about employment during the pandemic

Resource: Evaluating your impact during a crisis

27 Apr, 2020by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Reports & Evidence

Inspiring Impact have share resources and case studies to help organisations to evaluate their work during the crisis. 

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