A New Practical Guide for Social Prescribers from NCSD

A New Practical Guide for Social Prescribers from NCSD

On Social prescribing day 14th March 2019, the Norfolk Centre for Social Impact will launch a new guide that will be an important tool for link workers, community connectors and anyone providing social prescribing services across the United Kingdom. The guide has been...
Grant application system is ‘broken’, report warns

Grant application system is ‘broken’, report warns

A survey carried out for The Good Exchange finds that many grant-makers and applicants feel existing procedures are too slow and outdated. The grant application system is “broken”, according to a report published today. A total of 100 grant-making...
Social prescribing success needs empowerment

Social prescribing success needs empowerment

It is estimated that around 20% of patients consult their GP for what is primarily a social problem. Whilst healthcare professionals are best placed to support patients’ medical needs, they are not always equipped to help patients with their social and economic issues...
Volunteer – Employment and Career Advisors wanted

Volunteer – Employment and Career Advisors wanted

We are currently recruiting for a volunteer who will work on our Spark Employment project. Purpose of the job: To work alongside a qualified career advisor in providing information, advice, and support to unemployed adults on a range of employment opportunities,...