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Coronavirus updates and guidance

It’s important we all continue to take steps to prevent the spread of the illness, and support our staff and volunteers in different ways as restrictions change.

Changing Times, Challenging Times: improving services for people across the gender diversity spectrum

13 April 2021

We have welcomed working with organisations across the North-East to improve services for people across the gender diversity spectrum.

World Autism Awareness Week 29 March – 4 April 2021: providing advocacy support for people with Autism

30 March 2021

Connected Voice Advocacy has a team of trained advocates to work specifically with autistic people who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Say No To Abuse Campaign

29 March 2021

A regional Safeguarding Adults radio campaign Say No to Abuse went live on 29 March 2021. Awareness-raising adverts will highlight physical, emotional and financial abuse. At Connected Voice Advocacy we support our service-users to Say No To Abuse in many ways.

Does your organisation need help from a volunteer?

23 March 2021

We’re asking organisations that work across Gateshead to share their volunteering opportunities on the OurGateshead.org website.

What You Need to Know About the Census

10 March 2021

We’ve shared key information about the Census that individuals and organisations can refer to in order to help people complete and submit their questionnaire. For full details about the census, please visit www.census.gov.uk

2021 Ramadan Calendars from Haref

10 March 2021

The Haref Ramadan prayer calendars are available to download and share from our website. These contain information about safe fasting with diabetes, managing your glaucoma, and COVID-19 vaccine information.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information from Haref

02 March 2021

Connected Voice Haref has been working with key organisations to produce and share COVID-19 vaccine information. Haref strives for health equality for local Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities and the resources are particularly aimed at people from these communities but still useful for all.

Charities are #NeverMoreNeeded - join the campaign

16 February 2021

#NeverMoreNeeded is a national campaign to highlight the essential support that charities have provided throughout the Coronavirus crisis. Join us on 17 February to shout about the amazing work that charities in our region of done and ask the government not to overlook our vital contributions to our communities.

VCSE Budget Consultations and Response in Newcastle and Gateshead

09 February 2021

We have been busy facilitating consultation for local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Newcastle and Gateshead, as both Councils work through their budget setting processes. The Councils and many VCSE organisations are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to the pandemic.