Health/NHS -The Government has annouced a “natural pause” in the legislative process of the Health Bill. They are re-consulting on the changes and are especially keen to hear from health professionals and their patients. Access the consultation website here. Changes...
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Pickles issues guidance on cuts
DCLG has issued a consultation document around guidelines proposed to ensure that councils, and other relevant authorities, do not pass on disproportionate cuts in funding to voluntary and community organisations. Click here for details.
Youth services worst hit by local government cuts
Local Government Association research has found that youth services are worst hit by cuts. One in five local authorities have identified provision for young people as the area in which they will make proportionally the biggest cuts.
Charitable Incorporated Organisation model guidance launched
The Charity Commission has published guidance on the CIO legal form including model constitutions.
Child Poverty Strategy
Government launches child poverty strategy - The Government has launched New Approach to Child Poverty: Tackling the Causes of Disadvantage and Transforming Families’ Lives. This sets out the Government’s approach to tackling child poverty up to 2020. Main themes are...
VAI is looking for consultants
VAI and Octopus Community Centres Network are looking for consultants to carry out a study into the feasibility of joint purchasing goods and services. Please see the brief for the study. The deadline for return of tenders is noon, Wednesday 4th May.
Charitable Giving – Green Paper
Green Paper on Giving – The Giving Green Paper sets out the Government’s initial ideas for building a stronger culture of giving time and money to start a national debate on our society’s attitude to giving. Click here for details of the consultation. Click link for...
Public Health – New strategy
Public Health – ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our strategy for public health in England’ sets out the Government’s long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The changes include shifting responsibility for Public Health to Local Authorities. Click...
Council Grants Fund Opens
Islington Council's grants fund for the voluntary and community sector has opened for applications. Details can be found by clicking HERE.
Fairer future for social housing
The Government has published a report on responses to their consultation on social housing. Check out the details by clicking here.
Community Budgets – Families Outreach Service
Community Budgets - this programme aims to provide an efficient and effective service to families with complex needs by working across the multiple service providers. Community Budgets policy briefing (click to download)
Citizens Advice Bureau opens in Islington
Islington's new Citizens Advice Bureau opens on the 4th of April. It will be located at 222 Upper Street.