Where to find reliable information about COVID-19
With misinformation circulating across social media, here are three trusted websites where you can find up-to-date information about the Coronavirus:
- Keep up-to-date on the latest news from the BBC here.
- Get medical advice from the NHS here.
- Check out the UK government's response here.
- Check out the Public Health England's easy read sheets for advice on staying at home and keeping a safe distance.
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Mayor of London's Updates and Guidance for answers to frequently asked questions, wellbeing, etc.
- If you need help regarding food, visit the Southwark Council's Food Access website.
- If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 here is advice on coping with grief and step by step support of what to do.
- For further health resources, check out Citizens UK's resources list.
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PACT's writing group share what they have learnt from working in a female-led project
In honour of International Women's Day, Semble asked PACT's writing group and Family Food Club leaders to share some of the lessons they have learnt from working in a female-led organisation.
You can read the writing groups full responses in this blog or check out Semble's article here, written by the wonderful Ellie Demetri who has regularly volunteered at our Family Food Club.
1 reaction ShareThinking of Warmer Weather: PACT's Summer BBQ
Watch a beautiful video of PACT's annual summer BBQ made by our very own Danna Michelly!
A whopping 300 members of our community came together for fun, food and lots of dancing. Just what you need on a rainy day like today.
1 reaction ShareTestimonies from PACT's Writing Group
PACT’s writing group share their experiences of coming to PACT and the community they have found in Southwark.
PACT leaders at City Hall, supporting Carina (centre left) as she shared her testimony for the Mayor of London's Family Fund celebration.
1 reaction ShareFamily Food Club Recipes
At our weekly Family Food Club we make recipes of all kinds from all over the world to help make mealtimes with under 5s happier and healthier. Check out the recipes that we have made so far and see if you can try some at home!
PACT on BBC Radio
PACT parent from our Friday MumSpace sessions reflects on her experiences on the challenges of motherhood, and finding comfort in community. Click here to listen to her reflection on BBC Radio 2.
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PACT Southwark to host Social Prescribing Information Event for health workers
On Thursday 29th August 2019, Parents And Communities Together (PACT Southwark) is putting on a special information event for local healthcare workers to encourage them in Social Prescribing. The evening will include information about PACT's activities, stories from mums about how they've benefitted and research findings about the impact of our services. The informal event will include food and time for networking and is free but health workers need to register on Eventbrite.
How community leadership training has helped parents take action on the issues that affect them
In this blog we hear from 5 different mums who are involved in PACT Southwark and have taken an interest in community organising. Here are their reflections on how our Citizens UK training on community leadership has helped them take effective action on something they care about or are affected by.
PACT community leader and mum, Elsie, joins other London Citizens leaders at a meeting with the Head of London's Violence Reduction Unit at City Hall.
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