Action Together shared an update from NHS England regarding the volunteers programme. Highlights are: Volunteers can help in four roles. Community response volunteer– which involves “collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating, and delivering these supplies to their home.” Patient transport volunteers will support the … Read more…
Action Together shared an infographic from the Canine and Feline Sector Group around pet services during these times. It was also noted that the national food parcels for the shielded group will not include any pet food. Click here to download the infographic, particularly if you have volunteers providing dog-walking … Read more…
Grants Online have made a list of grants for groups supporting the Covid-19 response. See the list here … Read more…
Smaller charities, not for profit organisations, social enterprises and unregistered community groups can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to help them to continue to deliver much needed support to within their communities. The funding is available to help with core costs, staffing, volunteer costs, supplies and equipment, communications … Read more…
Newton Abbot Mutual Aid have set up a new initiative to provide the supported living residents with meals . Shortly they will be open to deliver chilled , frozen and hot meals out to your areas and we can also help with food parcels which will contain fresh produce . … Read more…
Memory Matters have produced ‘top tips’ for successful conversations face to face, (2 metres apart), on the phone or online with someone living with dementia To see more please Click here. … Read more…
CVS has been asked about bank accounts for new groups set up for the emergency. It could be tricky if people use their own or business bank accounts and CVS would strongly recommend against using a personal account. There are quite strict rules enforced by the Charity Commission under the … Read more…