Author: Neil Armstrong

Open Day for Christmas Hampers

Posted on by Neil Armstrong

There will be an open day on Monday 21st December 2020 for handing out Christmas Hampers to those in need of it (those that can’t afford one in this season).

These hampers for families with children and single households that reside within Byker and the NE6 postcode and are to be given out on a first come first served bases.

 

The details for the event are as follows:

Venue:           Byker Community Trust premises

Address:        Raby Cross, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2FF

Time:            10am till 2pm.

 

Recipients are to please ensure that they keep to social distancing rules and wear a face mask.

https://www.thekcfoundation.co.uk/

 

Published by the Connect25 Food Bank, 16th December 2020

Lockdown hit children, disabled and BAME people the worst – Lords committee

Posted on by Neil Armstrong

In the first comprehensive analysis of how public services responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, the House of Lords Public Services Committee says “fundamental weaknesses” must be addressed to make services resilient enough to withstand future crises.

Hundreds of thousands of “invisible” children are falling through gaps between social and education services across England, the committee has warned in a new report – A critical juncture for public services: lessons from COVID-19. The report found:

  • Just one in 10 vulnerable children went to school during  lockdown
  • Not enough support for prevention and early intervention services
  • Fight against health inequality should be Government priority
  • Good work and innovation “will be lost” without reform

You can read the report by visiting Disability Rights UK website

Wednesday 18th November 2020