In this briefing, CHEX argues that by building on the fantastic community-led response to Covid-19 and by making use of great ways for everyone to take part (e.g. citizens assemblies) we can build a more just and sustainable country which really begins to tackle long-term health inequalities.
Read MoreAmnesty International UK
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Amnesty International’s website has useful information on a whole range of issues to do with human rights, including how they work in the UK and how they relate to coronavirus and climate change.
Read MoreMutual Aid UK
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The term ‘Mutual Aid’ became prominent in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic when many new and exisiting local groups organised emergency support for vulnerable people in their communities, with many choosing to badge themselves as Mutual Aid groups. The Mutual Aid UK website enables you to find local Mutual Aid groups and also offers guidance around responding locally to Covid-19.
Read MoreDigital Buddies→
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Outside the Box started Digital Buddies during the Covid 19 pandemic to enable older people in the Scottish Borders to connect digitally with friends, family, groups & the wider world. They now have additional support from the Scottish Government through the Community Recovery Fund to share this with more people.
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Outside the Box
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Outside the box provides training and support to to people from communities in Scotland who want to make changes. It has a good suite of resources that can guide community groups through working with diverse groups, including disabled people, older people, people who are living with the consequences of poverty or social isolation, carers and people who are also experiencing additional barriers as a consequence of age, ethnicity, gender or sexuality.
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