Are you aged between 16 and 25? Do you look at the world around you and think you could improve it? Do you often feel like nobody listens to you, or that the things that impact your life just happen…
Health & Wellbeing Coaches (WorkWell Pilot) – Lancaster District CVSThe WorkWell programme pilot is a national initiative which provides evidence-based, low intensity work and health assessments that support individuals with their low-level occupational health needs, helping them overcome barriers to…
Help is Close is a new campaign that aims to proactively and reactively direct people of all ages to any physical or mental health support they may need, and/or social activities to support good health and reduce isolation and loneliness,…
The third Monday in January has come to be known as “Blue Monday”, a day when many people feel down and really start to feel the negative effects of the long winter days. The Samaritans recognise that feeling low isn’t…
For our final column of 2024, we would like to share some words from our chief officer, Yak Patel. As some of us in the sector wind down for the Christmas break and others prepare for one of the busiest…
Lancaster District Street Aid is an easy and secure way for the public to help formerly homeless people who want to stay off the streets. You may have heard of organisations like Calico, Let’s BeFriends, Acorn and others who work…
Our weekly Bulletin is full of useful information. It’s one of the ways that LDCVS supports you to support your communities. An archive of previous editions can be found here. Click headings below to expand each section. CVS News Thank…
As Christmas draws near, the Volunteer Centre receives lots of queries about Christmas volunteering. While it is true that many organisations and projects see an increase in activity over the festive period, in a lot of cases this doesn’t lead…
In our last column we talked about National Youth Work Week. This week, Yak Patel, CEO of Lancaster District CVS and Chair of the Lancaster District Young People’s Foundation (LDYPF), reflects on a transformative summer spent with families, children, and…
Next week – Monday 4th to Sunday 10th November 2024 is National Youth Work Week. This is an annual campaign that celebrates all things youth work related, and the theme for 2024 is “A right to youth work for all…