GPs and pharmacies open on VE Day bank holiday
GPs and pharmacies across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be available for anyone who needs care and treatment during the early May bank holiday.
Will you enter one of these charity awards this year?
Many business award events are still going ahead this year and we have picked some that we think our members may want to enter including The Third Sector Awards, Social Entrepreneur Index and The Charity Times Award.
Free communications support for not-for-profit health organisations
Health charities are being invited to apply for free communications support through a scheme that has been launched by the membership body the Healthcare Communications Association (HCA).
Guidance to help volunteers recognise and respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence
Guidance has been produced for volunteers to help them to recognise and respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence.
(The guidance is for volunteers NOT those who are or who may be experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence.)
New COVID-19 community Toolkit to support volunteers helping their communities
A new COVID-19 Community Toolkit has been launched to support volunteers in helping their communities during the pandemic.
Zoom Tea Party wellbeing sessions for keyworkers
Wellbeing sessions for keyworkers are taking place in the form of a HOPE Zoom tea party. These are aimed specifically at people who are feeling overwhelmed or who are in need of support with self-management during these uncertain periods.
Advice and resources from national organisations
A round-up of useful articles and resources from national organisations including furloughed staff wanting to volunteer, help with zoom calls, business contingency planning for fundraising, lessons about spontaneous volunteering in emergencies, and help with payment for volunteers shopping for someone else.
Support for frontline staff and key workers
Five charities have worked together to provide new support to those working on the frontline against the coronavirus, Our Frontline offers a combination of support and online resources for NHS workers, carers, emergency services and key workers.
Current funding opportunities during the Covid-19 crisis
We have temporarily paused our funding bulletins during the Covid-19 crisis but we are working with Cornwall Council to keep an up to date list of funds and grants available, which can be viewed on the Cornwall Council website at https://preview.tinyurl.com/ydhl8nwb
From teaching survival skills to delivering prescriptions: a volunteer’s story
A typical day used to involve teaching survival skills on a remote moor, or paddling his canoe down the Carrick Roads, but Stacey Allsop is now one of a huge team of volunteers that are delivering prescriptions to people who are shielding or self-isolating due to Covid-19.
Activities to help people connect with nature
The Sensory Trust have a variety of activities on their website to help people connect to nature and support their mental health and wellbeing.
Local dental care hubs now open for urgent dental needs
In light of the public health control measures, local urgent dental care hubs are being established to meet the needs of people with urgent dental care needs, using a referral only system.
£5 million grant fund for mental health providers
Mind is administering a £5 million grant fund in partnership with other leading mental health providers in England.
Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates
You can catch up on all the Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates here.
Rules relaxed for people with learning disabilities or autism
Coronavirus rules have relaxed for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Help for carers during Covid-19
Two organisations in Cornwall are offering help and support for carers who are experiencing changes in their circumstances due to Covid-19.
Help with Dual Sensory Impairment
Hi-Vis UK are concerned that during Covid-19, many self-isolating over 70’s may be further impacted by their deteriorating hearing and sight.
Ask-a-friend cash service extended
Anyone who cannot leave home can now ask a trusted friend or volunteer to withdraw cash at any Post Office using a single-use voucher.
Anxiety and stress management guide for all
The team of therapists and trauma-informed professionals at Khulisa have put together the guide that contains short exercises and a toolkit of tips and techniques that everyone can do to manage anxiety in a pandemic.
Charity workers urged to take part in Digital Skills survey
Have you got 10 minutes spare to fill in the UK 2020 Charity Digital Skills Survey? It will help assess the sector needs in the context of COVID-19.