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For years we have enacted positive change for the local voluntary sector and although the COVID-19 restricted our face-to-face service delivery, VAL’s commitment to volunteers and volunteering enabled us to be a key driving force during the pandemic.

On 29 March 2021 the Cabinet Office updated their Social Value Act:

The fourth webinar of the MoVE series, explores sustainable approaches to food provision, during and beyond the pandemic.

The Troubled Families Programme is founded on a ‘whole family’ approach, with children and young people, together with their parents or carers, working alongside a trusted keyworker.

The survey closes on 26 April 2021

On 29 March 2021 the Department of Health and Social Care released a press release, explaining that the Office for Health Promotion, when in place, will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.

On  28 March 2021 the Department of Health and Social Care published a press release, explaining that the Government has made rapid home testing available for all businesses with over 10 employees who cannot offer on-site testing.

Closes on March 31st 2021.

The consultation ran from 14 August 2018 to 9 October 2018