Leaders from advocacy providers across the country have worked collaboratively again. This time they have provided a sector-wide response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on their recent consultation for advocacy services for adults with health and social care needs. Connected Voice Advocacy was a collaborator and the key messages from the sector were:
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The QE site at Gateshead has now stopped doing vaccinations and we understand that frontline VCSE organisations have now had their vaccines. We are waiting for further information about vaccines for other VCSE staff and will share this as soon as it is available
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In October 2020 the CQC published the final report on their review of autistic people and people with a learning disability and/or mental health condition who may be subject to restrictive practices as a result of ongoing concerns in this area.
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The Advocacy Conference held during Advocacy Awareness Week at the end of October 2020 included a wealth of interesting workshops and sessions on a whole range of issues vital to the sector. Some of these are now available to watch.
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The Spirit of Christmas Appeal, led by Connected Voice in collaboration with Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, has raised a total £63,535 thanks to donations from 160 local businesses and residents.
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The Centre for Sustainable Energy are launching the ‘energise your community consultation’ on behalf of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Local Authorities in the North East.
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We're delighted to have been awarded the Good Work Pledge by North of Tyne Combined Authority.
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Northern Gas and Power, based on Gateshead Quays, has generously donated £40,000 to Newcastle and Gateshead’s Spirit of Christmas Appeal. £20,000 of that total was a personal donation by the company’s CEO, Fokhrul Islam.
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Connected Voice has partnered with Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council to raise money from local businesses and residents through the Spirit of Christmas appeal.
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Organisations which help Newcastle residents access food and essential supplies are invited to bid for grants to help them meet growing demand and rising costs.
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We must once again provide additional support to our communities, vulnerable residents and families.
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Following the parliamentary vote not to extend the Free School Meals over the October half-term we’ve been humbled to see so many local organisations and businesses unite to ensure local children don’t go hungry over the school holidays.
