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Older people
Across age lines: a call to action
Our local communities need us more than ever. It’s time to bring generations together to take action, writes InCommon in this guest blog.
The view from: L&Q
In this blog, Megan Cannons, Evaluation and Impact Manager, discusses how L&Q has responded to the Covid-19 crisis.
The view from: North Star
This blog comes from Peter Locke, Head of Communities at North Star, who are based in the North East.
The view from: ClwydAlyn
In this blog, Louise Blackwell and Stuart Hughes at ClwydAlyn Resident discuss how the crisis has enhanced their appreciation for the local voluntary sector in North Wales and brought them closer to their residents.
Hardship and poverty Covid-19 briefing
This series of briefings address significant issues that are emerging in the UK as a result of Covid-19 that impact on the work of community investment. In each one, we have brought together available evidence to help you think about and plan future...
More calls, more support, more impact
Between March and May 2020, social housing organisations provided almost £500,000 in financial assistance, made almost half a million welfare calls and identified just over 175,000 vulnerable residents.
The view from: Stockport Homes
In this blog, Tanya King, Customer Engagement and Inclusion Manager at Stockport Homes, discusses their support with local food pantries, partnership working and next steps.
Sustaining intergenerational connections at a time of crisis
This report by InCommon for Clarion tells stories of resilience, adaptability and hope from people from all ages at a time when we need them most
Older people and Covid-19 briefing
This series of briefings address significant issues that are emerging in the UK as a result of Covid-19 that impact on the work of community investment. In each one, we have brought together available evidence to help you think about and plan future...
The view from: Coastline Housing
This blog comes from Justin Ricks, Community Navigator at Coastline Housing which is based in Cornwall.
The view from: MTVH
Our blog series, The view from, explores how housing associations have been responding to the Covid-19 crisis. This blog comes from from Sarah Willis, Head of Strategic Partnerships & National Delivery, MTVH, who are based in London.
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