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Treasurer Needed!Continue Reading
Bransholme Community Arts Enterprise is looking for a treasurer. Can you help?
ImpACT CoalitionContinue Reading
‘The ImpACT coalition helps charities to become more accountable and transparent, and so improve their public image. Joining the coalition is FREE, and gives you access to a number of resources, such as the ImpACT Toolkit, which will help you get a picture of where your charity or organisation currently stands on the areas of [...]
Local Health Watchdog Praised on Britain’s Biggest Health WebsiteContinue Reading
Hull’s independent health watchdog Hull LINk has received praise on Britain’s most popular health website. The NHS Choices website has listed Hull LINk’s Dementia review as a ‘Local Success Story’ where public opinion has influenced improvements in health services.
Better together: preparing for local spending cutsContinue Reading
Nick Hurd launches Better together: preparing for local spending cuts to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Hull College students here to help!Continue Reading
Is the recession hitting hard and do you need an extra pair of hands?
Hull College students can help free of charge.
Calls for Improved Eating Disorder ServicesContinue Reading
Hull’s independent health watchdog Hull LINk has called for improvements to eating disorder services in a new report.
‘Community budgets will help councils meet needs’Continue Reading
From April next year, 31 councils and their partners will be given control of ‘community budgets’ that pool central government funding into a single pot for tackling issues around families with complex needs.
Reviews of vetting and barring and CRB schemesContinue Reading
The government has begun its review of the controversial vetting and barring scheme, and also confirmed it is to review the criminal records regime at the same time.
Health White Paper – 2 Further Consultations PublishedContinue Reading
Two further consultation documents have been published by the Secretary of State for Health today. These are: “Liberating the NHS: An Information Revolution” and “Liberating the NHS: Greater choice and control”.
Government Launches Big Society StrategyContinue Reading
A strategy to support charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises has been unveiled by Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society. The government says it is the first step towards helping civil society organisations grasp new opportunities arising from the massive devolution of power to local communities and reform of public services that underpins the Big [...]
