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Rural Housing Week and Community-Led Housing

08 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Economy and enterprise, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Affordable housing is at the heart of helping rural communities thrive and survive.  In this, Rural Housing Week, we are looking at why affordable housing is needed and why it’s important for residents to be involved.

North Norfolk Writer’s Group – mutual support through creative writing

02 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Funding, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Our CANConnect project helps people in North Norfolk link with activities and like-minded people in their community, as well as providing support to help them identify and achieve their goals. We've been working closely with North Norfolk Writers' Group.

Returning to public fundraising: new guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising

02 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising have recently published two new items of guidance to help charities’ fundraising.

Charities making donations to other VCSE organisations. Can we do that?

26 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training

Many charities across Norfolk have recently received donations in response to the pandemic.  We have received several enquiries from trustees asking if they can make donations to help community support groups and local charities which are helping vulnerable local people through the Coronavirus crisis. 

Saving water: the forecast is less rain, more people

24 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article

East Anglia is one of the driest regions of the UK, receiving about one-third less rainfall than the average for the rest of England; we actually get less rain than some areas of Spain! Here at CAN we help promote Anglian Water's awareness-raising campaigns.

NHS Complaints Advocacy – resolving concerns about medical treatment

24 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Press Release

Our National Health Service is rated best in the developed world for safety, affordability and efficiency, according to US-based Commonwealth Fund. Very occasionally however something goes wrong and needs resoving - which is where NHS Complaints Advocacy can help.

Norfolk VCSE Covid-19 Intelligence - Snapshot Report

22 Jun, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Equality and diversity, Knowledge Base, News Article, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering

This report is part of a series of documents looking at role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Norfolk over the Covid-19 period, the impact of the pandemic on the VCSE sector and our beneficiaries and initial thinking about future direction and strategy. This report provides a snapshot of intelligence data at the 15th May 2020.

One less lonely voice is a triumph – combatting social isolation

18 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnBroadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Loneliness Awareness Week (15th to 19th June) is highlighting one of the great social scourges of our modern society.  Community Action Norfolk is at the forefront of combating social isolation across our county, with a range of projects encouraging and enabling individuals to become involved in activities in their local communities.  

Communicating with your service users in time of change

18 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning

One of the strengths of the voluntary sector is the way it adapts and transforms to stay relevant and engaging. Keeping your service users or clients informed and engaged is crucial, and never more so than in a time of change. For all VCSE organisations whose main activity is direct delivery to service users a major concern is maintaining contact with, and support to, their vulnerable clients.  

Professional training for new Primary Care Network (PCN) link workers

10 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Training

Recognition of Community Action Norfolk’s experience in the planning and delivery of Social Prescribing has led to us being commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver professional support and training to the new Primary Care Network Social Prescribing Service. 

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