UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the government’s new Homes for Ukraine scheme. This scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to…
Barnardo’s is in urgent need of householders in the Wyre, Fylde, Preston, Lancaster and Morecambe districts of Lancashire who have a spare bedroom and would consider offering accommodation to young people in need. They may need support with:• finishing education…
Sustainable Food Places (previously Sustainable Food Cities) brings together pioneering food partnerships from towns, cities, boroughs, districts and counties across the UK that are driving innovation and best practice on all aspects of healthy and sustainable food. Sustainable Food Places…
Lancashire and South Cumbria have been selected as one of 11 areas to launch a new programme aimed at reducing health inequalities. The first wave of the Core20PLUS Connector programme will commence in March after Lancashire and South Cumbria Health…
Millions of patients on the waiting list for NHS care will be able to access support and check wait times at their fingertips thanks to a new online platform.Built in conjunction with patient groups, My Planned Care is one of…
This week the Prime Minister announced the end of all COVID restrictions in England and other changes, including the imminent end to free testing. Since the start of the pandemic, the voluntary sector has worked closely with partners to ensure…
Lancashire County Council has an important role in supporting the vaccination effort across the county. There are still a significant number of people across Lancashire who are yet to come forward for their first vaccination jab, as well as a…
The Community Foundation for Lancashire is delighted to be supporting the High Sheriff for Lancashire, Edwin Booth, with this year’s High Sheriff awards. The High Sheriff Awards will recognise people and community organisations who devote their time and energy to…
Findings from the national census of youth provision in England, reveal the large disparity in the amount and type of provision available to young people depending on where they live. The data suggests that there is twice as much youth…
It’s estimated that one in ten children in England and Wales will experience sexual abuse before they turn sixteen. That’s equivalent to three inevery classroom.Most children won’t tell anyone at the time of their abuse. That’s why it’s important for…
