It's Volunteers Week! There's an incredible amount of volunteering going on in Suffolk, by young and old and everybody in between! Volunteering doesn't require a big commitment, and often it's the little things which mean the most - maybe just … Read Article about Volunteers Week 2015: Celebrating all our volunteers in Suffolk!
Archives for 2015
Volunteers Week 2015: Meet Michael, who makes our favourite events happen!
Having worked with and supported many dedicated volunteers and event organisers throughout our Sport and Event Volunteering project, it is great to hear people's personal stories behind why they get involved in volunteering and continue to do … Read Article about Volunteers Week 2015: Meet Michael, who makes our favourite events happen!
Volunteers Week 2015: Meet Peter, our very own Volunteering Olympian!
Prior to the hosting of the 2012 London Olympics & Paralympics, Peter, by his own admission had been relatively inactive, in terms of volunteering. However, Peter like many others was inspired to get involved and support the London 2012 … Read Article about Volunteers Week 2015: Meet Peter, our very own Volunteering Olympian!
Consultation on the Joint Mental Health Commissioning Strategy
Suffolk Congress and CAS held a workshop on 3rd June with Alison Leather - Associate Director of Redesign, Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group (Mental Health / LDT and Children's and Maternity) to consider the Draft Joint Mental … Read Article about Consultation on the Joint Mental Health Commissioning Strategy
Building Better Opportunities Norfolk-Suffolk Partnership Event: 3rd June
Last year the Big Lottery Fund launched Building Better Opportunities, a fund designed to leverage European funding for projects in England that tackle poverty and promote social inclusion. The next Building Better Opportunities information event … Read Article about Building Better Opportunities Norfolk-Suffolk Partnership Event: 3rd June
CAS members now able to access an extensive range of resources through our website
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new CAS Members Only Area to all CAS members. Members can now log in by going to www.members.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk. All members have been emailed their own personal login details. If you … Read Article about CAS members now able to access an extensive range of resources through our website
Suffolk MASH launches safeguarding consultation line for professionals
In 2014 Suffolk County Council and partners established a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Suffolk. The MASH is a team of professionals from a range of agencies including Social care (children and adults), Police and health brought together … Read Article about Suffolk MASH launches safeguarding consultation line for professionals
Supporting older people in the Aldeburgh community
An information event in Aldeburgh will focus on supporting older people in the local community. The drop-in event on Thursday 21 May is being organised by the Patient Participation Group (PPG) of Aldeburgh Church Farm GP Practice and supported by … Read Article about Supporting older people in the Aldeburgh community
Patient bus service hits the road
(source: East Anglian Daily Times) Hospital patients in rural Suffolk have been given a vital link to appointments thanks to the efforts of volunteers and generosity of fundraisers. The new bus service will be operated entirely by volunteers … Read Article about Patient bus service hits the road
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work within the statutory sector?
Suffolk Congress, Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group are providing a unique opportunity for Chief Executives and Senior Managers to take part in a cross sector work shadowing … Read Article about Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work within the statutory sector?
Do you work with children, young people and families in Suffolk?
Community Action Suffolk is running three events across Suffolk, looking at a number of factors affecting those who work with children, young people and families. The event will repeat in this locations in June: Tuesday 2nd June in Bury St. … Read Article about Do you work with children, young people and families in Suffolk?
Community Action Suffolk attending national event for rural village halls
The dedicated band of specialist advisers who support England’s 10,000 rural village halls are holding their annual training event in Stratford-Upon-Avon this month. The two-day event, from May 12-13, brings together village hall advisers … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk attending national event for rural village halls
Social Value Act: Suffolk needs your organisation’s experiences
Following our response to the Social Value Act Review by Lord Young (below), Community Action Suffolk is conducting a survey to obtain a Suffolk VCS response to the implementation of the Act in Suffolk and its impact on commissioning. … Read Article about Social Value Act: Suffolk needs your organisation’s experiences
£600,000 arriving in Suffolk to support local communities
Community Action Suffolk has secured £600,000 from People’s Health Trust to support the three local communities in Suffolk. Residents of the wards of Gainsborough (Ipswich), Haverhill South and Kirkley (Lowestoft) have each formed a “People’s … Read Article about £600,000 arriving in Suffolk to support local communities
Sport & Event Volunteering Project featured in House of Lords debate
In a recent House of Lords debate on the social and economic value of volunteering in sport, Suffolk’s Sport & Event Volunteering Project was highlighted as a positive example of the excellent work that can be achieved through coordinated … Read Article about Sport & Event Volunteering Project featured in House of Lords debate