Charity and Voluntary Sector
NICE: Charities are urging people who may be at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to visit their doctor and have a spirometry test in order to get an early diagnosis of the condition, which is characterised by an obstruction of the airways that leads to breathing difficulties.
CO: A new £16.8m central government fund to help not-for-profit free advice services in England is due to be delivered by the Big Fund. The fund will provide immediate support to debt, welfare benefits, employment and housing advice services.
ScotGov: Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has pledged Scottish Government funding for a project aimed at reducingre-offending among prisoners released from short term prison sentences.
PT: The Princes Trust has produced a guide to Seasonal jobs and their benefits. A short-term job is a great stepping stone to permanent employment and will boost a young person’s motivation, confidence & work experience, helping to turn their lives around.
