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Travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions – new FCA proposal
New proposals for fairer travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions.
read moreNew Office for Tackling Injustices
The Government has lunched a new Office for Tackling Injustices, using data to challenge social injustice and create a fairer country.
read moreSocial media and online safety
Tackling scam and fraudulent adverts on Facebook, and bullying on Instagram – new measures on both channels.
read moreCornwall Council consultation on day services
Cornwall Council is launching a consultation on changes to day services for people with disabilities, with drop in sessions, workshops, and a survey coming soon. Make sure you’re part of it.
read moreMental Health as a bargaining chip for prospective Tory leaders
Mental Health has become a hot topic in the Tory leadership contest with Boris Johnson offering a solution to the increasing number of cases of mental ill health.
read moreMaking sure you use the right NHS service
Ensuring that you get the right care from the NHS if you are ill or injured, and helping the medical staff to treat those who need more specialist care as soon as they can.
read moreCornwall VSF news over the summer
Please ensure that Cornwall VSF receives your news items and notices in plenty of time over the summer, as we work around staff holidays, and reduced news coverage. Thanks!
read moreAwareness of hidden disabilities
The Local Government Ombudsman has issued a statement requiring councils to improve access for people with hidden disabilities. Is this something your organisation needs to consider?
read moreFunding update
Funding announced for the Cornish language, plus opportunities for health charities, architectural heritage, music and the arts, people in Liskeard, cycling and against isolation.
read moreMessages from Cornwall Council
Make sure you’re informed about the Community Governance Review, and have your say on Cornwall Council’s climate change policy, and adult advocacy services.
read moreMore news items around Universal Credit
News aroun d UniversL Credit – the two-child rule forcing families into poverty, how ill is ‘terminally ill’, and a new UC scam doing the rounds.
read moreFolic acid in flour – consultation
Take part in the government’s consultation on adding folic acid to flour, to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects forming during pregnancy.
read moreSupport for people with eating disorders
Support for the families of people with eating disorders is encouraged, to ensure that sufferers get the best possible support as they recover.
read morePublic Relations and communications resources for not-for-profits
How To guides for getting the best out of Press and PR in the voluntary sector – working with celebrities, the media or a PR agency, creating case studies, and more.
read moreCancer research controversioal obesity campaign
What are your thoughts on Cancer Research’s new campaign linking obesity to cancer? Many people are concerned that it’s unhelpful, and even untruthful, and should be withdrawn!
read moreCQC asking for your input
Find out the results of the CQC’s survey of inpatients, and their Declare your Care campaign, for July looking at the standards of care received by Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
read moreCornwall Council new foster care team
Cornwall Council has set up a new multi-disciplinary team to offer all-round support for foster families and children who are being fostered.
read moreStaying safe in the sun
If there’s a heatwave… useful advice for keeping cool, how to use sun cream most effectively, plus how to recognise heat exhaustion and what to do about it.
read moreChildren in Need Small Grants awarded
The latest BBC Children in Need Small Grants funding has been announced – 4Elements CIC, Cornwall Music Service Trust and Callywith College. Could it be you, next time?
read moreInstitute of Fundraising implement new codes of conduct and behaviour amid sexual harassment
The Institute of Fundraising has introduced new codes of conduct and procedures, to combat the rise in sexual harassment experienced by fundraisers.
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