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Caring during Coronavirus
30th Apr 2020
Each one of us is facing a battle in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic. The disease is indiscriminate with the potential to affect every individual and family in a range of significant and differing ways. Although we are all facing a battle, the way in which we are equipped and prepared to deal with the societal shift caused by the Coronavirus pandemic impacts on how difficult this personal battle is.
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Coronavirus Emergency Appeal
22nd Apr 2020
Like everyone, KSS is facing unprecedented challenges but we are ever more focused on our purpose. This week, we have launched our Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. Never before has an appeal been so important and urgent.
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A New Era
16th Apr 2020
Nearly four weeks into our enforced period of lockdown, there has been much discussion of how we are all adjusting to what is becoming our ‘new normal’. This is a defining event of our times and as such, I would argue that the term ‘new normal’, downplays the incredible level of ongoing change we all need to react to as individuals, organisations, communities and as a society, to ensure our survival.
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National Unity in a Time of Crisis
07th Apr 2020
Like the many millions of people who applauded the NHS and all key workers, I am incredibly thankful for and inspired by all NHS staff and what they do for our country, especially in our hour of need at this extremely challenging time. The news last night that our Prime Minister is now in intensive care highlights both how indiscriminate and debilitating this virus is, and the incredible need for both resources and highly trained staff to give everyone their best possible chance of recovery.
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The Importance of Charity in a Crisis
02nd Apr 2020
The powerful impact of charity on our communities has been evident for centuries, where people have come together to do good and support the most vulnerable as well as enabling progress and innovation in healthcare. Charities are essential to the infrastructure of our communities; to provide an outlet for people to demonstrate care and compassion to others.
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The Power of Volunteering
30th Mar 2020
Last week, the NHS launched their Community Volunteer Responders scheme which was described as an absolutely critical step to coordinate a movement of people coming together to support both our NHS and the most vulnerable people in our communities. Already, over 750,000 individuals have put themselves forward, in addition to the thousands who are already showing kindness and support by devoting their time to voluntary activities.