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February 6, 2023
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Published by John Goodman

Celebrating funding success: Thriving with Phase Trust

I recently visited Phase Trust in Halesowen, to help them celebrate their newly awarded grant from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities programme. This award marks ten years of support from The National Lottery Community Fund, which is a
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February 1, 2023
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Published by Richard Moss

Podcast: Talking Social Prescribing – Meet the group development team at Dudley CVS

In the latest special episode of Talking Social Prescribing, I chat with Becky Pickin and John Goodman about their job roles as part of the group development team for Dudley CVS.  During the conversation, they discuss how local people are supported to set up groups and the
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October 27, 2022
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Published by Andy

Integrated Plus Newsletter July – October 2022

Take a look at the latest newsletter from Dudley CVS’s Integrated Plus social prescribing service, featuring information and service updates, client stories and how the service is making a difference to the people of Dudley.  Read it here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:abe9fd0d-c670-3371-8555-a65a2a5384e
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October 20, 2022
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Published by Andy

“Real, inspiring and creative”: Reflections on a social prescribing conference with a twist

Tuesday 4th October 2022 saw our first Dudley Social Prescribing Conference at Brierley Hill Civic Hall. We wanted to imagine something a little different to that of a typical conference. Our aim was to invite guests to experience first-hand some
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October 6, 2022
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Published by Becky

Great news from Challenge Academy

Our friends at Challenge Academy CIC have some brilliant news to share – Reaching Communities has awarded them £311,000. It’s been great to play a small part in this success. Challenge Academy CIC (community interest company) is a social enterprise
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August 28, 2022
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Published by Richard Moss

Podcast: Talking Social Prescribing – In conversation with Ekho Collective

The Talking Social Prescribing podcast is designed to provide more information regarding the Integrated Plus service, social prescribing in general, and wellbeing information. In this special episode, I visit Ekho Woods at Hawbush Community Gardens in Brierley Hill to speak
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August 22, 2022
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Published by Becky

Building networks and connecting skills and passion to bring a Growing Up Green Festival to Stourbridge

From 24th September-2nd October communities in Stourbridge and beyond can join a host of activities that celebrate action on climate change. From a Repair Cafe on Saturday 24 September to a trip ‘Into the Woods’ on Sunday 2 October, the
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August 8, 2022
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Published by Kate Green

A network to harness support and connections for refugees and asylum seekers across Dudley borough

Dudley CVS stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and people seeking refuge from other countries. People and organisations across Dudley borough have been coming together to help local and international appeals to support those seeking refuge
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July 29, 2022
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Published by John Goodman

Welcoming John to the Dudley CVS team!

I’m writing this as the new ‘boy’, but I’m not that new when it comes to Dudley CVS. Allow me to explain.  Prior to taking up the post of Development Officer I had worked at the National Lottery Community Fund
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July 5, 2022
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Published by Andy

Integrated Plus Newsletter April – June 2022

Take a look at the latest newsletter from Dudley CVS’s Integrated Plus social prescribing service, featuring information and service updates, client stories and how the service is making a difference to the people of Dudley.  Read it here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:abe9fd0d-c670-3371-8555-a65a2a53824e
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