Clap for Our Carers – NHS and Social Care
Dania Hanif
Published: March 26, 2020
People across the UK are being encouraged to take part in the Clap for Our Carers campaign and show appreciation for all those working on the frontline in health and social care. The media is quite rightly highlighting the vital role of the NHS, but there is very little mention of the equally vital role…
Read moreDigital Support During Covid-19
Dania Hanif
Published: March 25, 2020
The team at Digital Candle are offering charities a free one hour call with a digital expert to help you navigate remote working, tools to support communities, and other tech solutions. You can find out more here. An overview of some key principles behind digital service delivery, along with some short examples of how voluntary…
Read moreCommunications and Covid-19
Dania Hanif
Published: March 25, 2020
You can share this official information with staff, people who use services and carers: NHS Advert on COVID-19 featuring the Chief Medical Officer – YouTube > Public Health England – campaign materials – PHE > Overview of coronavirus – NHS > Coronavirus online symptom checker – NHS111 > Staying at home advice – NHS >…
Read moreProcurement Policy Note - Supplier Relief
Dania Hanif
Published: March 23, 2020
The Cabinet Office has published Procurement Policy Note – Supplier relief due to COVID-19. The Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak. Contracting authorities must act now to ensure suppliers at risk are in…
Read moreCYPMH Coalition Briefing
Dania Hanif
Published: March 23, 2020
The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition have published a live briefing considering the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people’s mental health, and the services that support them. The Coalition and its members are committed to supporting evidence-based approach in responding to COVID-19, and ensure they protect against a public health crisis…
Read moreGovt Funding for Tech Companies to Develop Digital Solutions to Tackle Social Isolation
Dania Hanif
Published: March 23, 2020
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus. The funding will be available to innovators who can find digital ways to support people who need help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The ‘Techforce19’ challenge aims to support…
Read moreFinancial Support During Covid-19
Dania Hanif
Published: March 23, 2020
Please find below some links to funding opportunities and support for organisations and individuals during the Covid-19 outbreak. Please note that the latest information will be added to the top and some opportunities may have very tight deadlines for applications. We will try to update the page as often as we can. Coronavirus Business Interruption…
Read moreManaging our Mental Health During Covid-19
Dania Hanif
Published: March 23, 2020
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK, it is vital that we continue to manage our mental health and wellbeing especially as some people will be self-isolating and not have the same level of contact with others as they’re used to. News and social media may make people anxious, and whilst this is…
Read moreWeekly Sector Announcements
Dania Hanif
Published: March 20, 2020
Sector Announcements for week ending 20 March Care Quality Commission routine inspections suspended The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stopped routine inspections from Monday 16 March. Instead, the CQC will be moving towards a new way of providing assurance to the public, government and parliament on the safety of services. It may be necessary to…
Read moreEthical Framework for Adult Social Care
Dania Hanif
Published: March 19, 2020
A framework to support the planning and organisation of adult social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Guidance on ethical considerations for local authorities and adult social care professionals planning their response to COVID-19. This guidance may be reviewed and updated as the outbreak develops and subsequent guidance may be issued to support its application.…
Read moreGuidance on Maintaining Education Provision During Covid-19
Dania Hanif
Published: March 19, 2020
Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision If children can stay safely at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading. That is why the government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and asked schools to remain open only…
Read moreWhat the Coronavirus Bill Will Do
Dania Hanif
Published: March 18, 2020
The UK government’s coronavirus action plan, published on 3 March, set out measures to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak that are reasonable, proportionate and based on the latest scientific evidence. The plan also includes information on the government’s 4-stage strategy: contain, delay, research, mitigate. It sets out advice for how the public should respond in each stage,…
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