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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. 

Free ATMs essential for rural and small town communities

07 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

Free-to-use ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) have been disappearing from rural communities and small towns for some time, along with bank branches moving out.

Social Prescribing - supporting people in finding non-clinical solutions to life's problems

03 Sep, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, 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

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.

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

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

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…

The importance of community transport

15 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Older people, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering

For many people, community transport is their only means of getting to and from a medical appointment. It plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.
 

The Norfolk Community Directory

22 Jan, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Transport and service access

The Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and events to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

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