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4 May 2020 | Community Links
In this paper, we present evidence that food poverty in the UK has increased since 2008; that it is being driven by a range of factors, including welfare policies and low income; and that it is taking a severe toll on the mental health and wellbeing of our communities.
This paper reflects upon the housing crisis in the UK, exploring the impact of housing provision, poor living conditions and instability upon mental health.
This paper explores the relationship between debt and mental health, considering the impact of low income, financial regulation and debt within Newham.
This paper investigates the impact of digital exclusion on our local community.
2 October 2018
As mentioned in last month's bulletin, in his first speech as the new Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock announced prevention as one of his three top priorities to sustain the UK health and social care system.
9 October 2018
Early Action-focused projects such as the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and Alright Mate are actively tackling male suicide by challenging the cultural barriers and gender expectations that discourage men from seeking help for mental illness.
22 February 2018
Happy New Year! It’s been an eventful few months for the Early Action Task Force. In this update, we look at different responses to rising knife crime rates, the malnourished elderly, the launch of the Early Years Hubs and the growing mental health crisis.
27 May 2018
The Welsh Well-being of Future Generations Act came into force two years ago with support from the Early Action Task Force. It aimed to improve long-term living standards in Wales by putting in place seven well-being goals.
4 October 2018
Secondary schools from the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham will be represented at this free conference, as we look to involve 120 students and 20 staff.
17 April 2018
Here is this month’s round up of Early Action updates. We’re always looking for examples of good practice, so if you’re involved in an Early Action project that you’d like us to look at, and potentially include in future bulletins, please let us know by email!