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The NHS in England:  Lord Darzi Report Overview

The NHS in England: Lord Darzi Report Overview

The article reproduced in part below was written by NAVCA for LIOs across England. Last week saw the release of the much-anticipated "Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England" report, led by Lord Darzi, providing an in-depth analysis of the...

VOYC Devon Training

VOYC Devon Training

VOYC Devon have advertised some training particularly relevant for those working with children, young people and families   Group 5 (Designated Safeguarding Officer) Child Protection Training - 9.10.24 (9.30 am - 4 pm) in-person. Exeter - £75/each for members...

Jest For Men

Jest For Men

Introducing a exciting new 6-week stand-up comedy course starting soon in Exeter. The course is called Jest for Men, and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone, make people laugh, and learn the art of stand-up comedy. No...

NEA Fuel Debt Advice in the Community Webinar

NEA Fuel Debt Advice in the Community Webinar

Delivered across three webinars this course aims to provide an understanding of the causes of fuel debt, issues householders may face with meters, fuel statements, payment and tariff options. It also considers consumers, private landlords and fuel suppliers'...

Grants for VCSE to improve energy efficiency

Grants for VCSE to improve energy efficiency

Funding to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations improve their energy efficiency Today (7 December), the Department for Culture, Media and Sport launched a £25.5 million funding package to help voluntary, community, and social...

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – Key Headlines

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – Key Headlines

NAVCA have produced a short briefing providing the headlines relevant to our sector from the November Autumn Statement - 22 November 2023; Headlines Class 1 employee National Insurance Contributions reduced from 12% to 10% from 6 January 2024. From 1 April 2024...

National Energy Action community events grants scheme launched

National Energy Action community events grants scheme launched

NEA is running a small grants scheme for organisations to apply to deliver a community event in their local area in support of one of our winter campaigns: • Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (30 November 2023) or • The Nation’s Biggest Housewarming (11–15 December 2023)...