Consultations

Deadline 10th May

In launching this consultation, the Home Office recognise the vulnerability that worshippers feel when attending their place of worship. Places of worship should be a place of comfort but leave people vulnerable to abuse and intolerance. 

They understand the need to adapt the way they respond to religious hate crime recognising that no 2 religions are the same and that historical, cultural and theological differences also shape attitudes and practices towards security. 

Following consultation with religious leaders, they have consistently heard that there is an important balance to strike between worshipping openly and without fear, and providing adequate security measures to protect worshippers. 

You can find out more and take part here  (opens in a new tab) 

Deadline 17th April

Interest in social prescribing for children and young people is increasing. In some areas it is already happening, while others have said that they would welcome guidance. In response, NHS England & Improvement have commissioned the following guidance, which is now open for consultation.

Whether you are a commissioner, coordinator, provider, funder, researcher or have any other interest in children and young people’s services and wellbeing, your opinion is welcomed. 

Most questions require tick-box answers only, and should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete, in total. 

You can respond here  (opens in a new tab) 

Deadline 31st May

The House of Commons Select Committee on Education has set up an inquiry to look at how the outbreak of Coronavirus is affecting all aspects of the education sector and children’s social care system and to scrutinise how the Department for Education (DfE) is dealing with the situation.

The inquiry has launched a call for evidence to examine both short term impacts, such as the effects of school closures and exam cancellations, as well as longer-term implications particularly for the most vulnerable children.

The call for evidence closes on 31 May 2020.

Read the news story here (opens in a new tab) 

Read the call for evidence here  (opens in a new tab)

Deadline 23rd March

As part of its independent work programme, (opens in a new tab) the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is conducting research into how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) engage with disabled people in formulating policies and processes which affect them. 

They are seeking evidence to underpin our research. They would therefore welcome input from a broad range of organisations and individuals who have relevant insight or evidence to share with them. 

You can respond here (opens in a new tab) 

For the third year running, Blackbaud and Institute of Fundraising are partnering to create a comprehensive view of the status of fundraising in the UK. The findings of this survey will be published in an in-depth report giving up-to-date insight into the fundraising sector in 2020.

This survey will take around 20 minutes to complete. (opens in a new tab)