Our AGM was on 21 April, focusing on the theme of Voices of the Pandemic. Read our latest research, Annual Review and Trustees Report, as well as new trustees welcomed to the Connected Voice board.
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We have welcomed working with organisations across the North-East to improve services for people across the gender diversity spectrum.
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Connected Voice Advocacy has a team of trained advocates to work specifically with autistic people who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
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A regional Safeguarding Adults radio campaign Say No to Abuse went live on 29 March 2021. Awareness-raising adverts will highlight physical, emotional and financial abuse. At Connected Voice Advocacy we support our service-users to Say No To Abuse in many ways.
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We’re asking organisations that work across Gateshead to share their volunteering opportunities on the OurGateshead.org website.
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We’ve shared key information about the Census that individuals and organisations can refer to in order to help people complete and submit their questionnaire. For full details about the census, please visit www.census.gov.uk
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The Haref Ramadan prayer calendars are available to download and share from our website. These contain information about safe fasting with diabetes, managing your glaucoma, and COVID-19 vaccine information.
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Connected Voice Haref has been working with key organisations to produce and share COVID-19 vaccine information. Haref strives for health equality for local Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities and the resources are particularly aimed at people from these communities but still useful for all.
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#NeverMoreNeeded is a national campaign to highlight the essential support that charities have provided throughout the Coronavirus crisis. Join us on 17 February to shout about the amazing work that charities in our region of done and ask the government not to overlook our vital contributions to our communities.
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We have been busy facilitating consultation for local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Newcastle and Gateshead, as both Councils work through their budget setting processes. The Councils and many VCSE organisations are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to the pandemic.
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Vaccinations for Newcastle’s frontline health and staff and volunteers now available - pre register today
Since the first Covid-19 vaccines were given approval for use by the Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI), Collaborative Newcastle partners have been working together to coordinate and deliver vaccinations to the priority groups identified by the JCVI. The JCVI advises that the first priorities for COVID-19 vaccinations should be the prevention of mortality and the maintenance of the health and social care systems.
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Connected Voice Advocacy values the time and dedication of its volunteers. We know that people have different reasons for volunteering and one of those is around career progression and work experience. At CVA we provide training and experience in advocacy. We have a tried and tested pathway for career progression with volunteers moving into our team as sessional staff and also permanent advocates. Find out more if you are interested in applying to join our pool of sessional advocates
