All Health and Wellbeing

Those who have recently lost a loved one, either as a direct result of Coronavirus or under other circumstances may find reduced access to friends and family at this time especially challenging. Although Grief affects us all differently, being socially isolated has changed how many are coping at this difficult time.

The IWP is an equalities forum linked to the VCSE Leadership Group and GMHSCP, which is temporarily based at GMCVO. IWP are part of a collaborative effort to collate evidence of the way different GM communities have been affected by the lockdown, and find out from VCSE groups on the ground what issues need dealing with now to prevent further avoidable problems developing.

It is clear that there was a general default to mainstream approaches in the face of the sudden crisis, and that Covid-19 and the emergency response to it have already exacerbated many existing inequalities.

A national survey has been launched on the mental health effects of COVID-19.

The government cannot afford to overlook or undervalue the not-for-profit sector at the moment. As we navigate the worst impacts of the coronavirus outbreak, people across the country are relying on VCSE organisations, the essential support they provide and how they shape our society for the better.