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Live Citizens Advice traffic and searches tracking
Published 03/04/2020
This advice tracker logs the number of people on the citizens advice website, what they're searching for and what resources are trending. A fantastic resource to support our understanding of what the needs is now.
Developments in the News
Published 04/09/2019
Follow the developments in the news addressing access to justice issues.
Barriers to participation for Litigants in Person in remote hearings
Published 30/07/2020
In this blog piece, network member Law and Social Justice Professor Gráinne McKeever from Ulster University, focuses on the potential impact of remote hearings for LIPs based on what her research to date has shown about barriers to participation.
The importance of infrastructure
Published 17/07/2020
The vital, voluntary services and community response during the lockdown has opened people’s eyes to the role of infrastructure. While the current investments in justice infrastructure is welcome it's important that long term funding also goes to support collaborative and accountable networks and membership organisations which ensure frontline services most efficiently.
The impact of Covid-19 on…
Published 16/07/2020
For anyone interested on the impact of Covid-19 on access to justice we've put together a list of evidence, statistics and reports which demonstrate the impact of Covid-19 on legal needs, beneficiaries, charities, the administration of justice and the legal profession.
Communities vs Covid-19 - the rise of mutual aid
Published 16/07/2020
The New Local Government Network (NLGN) has found that local mutual aid groups have been an indispensable part of the country’s response to COVID-19, powered predominantly by people on furlough.
Guidance for litigants in person on remote hearings in the Family Court
Published 16/07/2020
Hearings in the Family Court are increasingly being held remotely, by telephone or on video conferencing software. Resolution have produced a guide designed to help litigants in person through the process including information on how to prepare for a hearing, how to join a hearing and what to do during a hearing.
‘No DSS’ is indirectly discriminatory
Published 16/07/2020
A recent discrimination claim by Shelter against agents who operate a "no DSS" policy has gone to judgement which declares that the policy amounts to indirect discrimination under section 19 Equality Act 2010.
User experiences during lockdown
Published 15/07/2020
There is much we can learn form the health and social care sector, not least how to integrate and respond to user needs in service delivery. The coalition charity National Voices has a number of resources and events which look at user experiences of remote and virtual consultations and appointments.
Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre is recruiting!
Published 15/07/2020
Nottingham Law School are recruiting a Welfare Benefits Casework Supervisor. Deadline: 24 July 2020, Location: Nottingham, Salary: £28,331 - £32,817, Hours: Full time
Pro Bono Communities are recruiting a Training & Volunteer Coordinator
Published 15/07/2020
Deadline Monday, July 27th at 9am. Location: Home-based / London, Salary: £26,500-28,500 FTE, Hours: 3 days per week
Community Justice Fund secures additional £5m funding from The National Lottery Community Fund
Published 15/07/2020
The Community Justice fund, which makes grants to combat the impact of COVID-19 on specialist free legal advice services, has an additional £5m to distribute following a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund - apply now.
Vacancy: Trainee Money Adviser at Money Advice Plus
Published 10/07/2020
Money Advice Plus are recruiting for a new Trainee Money Adviser to join their team in Hove. Salary: £19,945-£23,836 gross per annum pro-rata. Deadline: 9am on Monday 27 July
Vacancy: Welfare Benefits Caseworker Supervisor
Published 07/07/2020
Nottingham Trent University are seeking a Welfare Benefits Casework Supervisor to join their Legal Advice Centre. Salary: £28,331 - £32,817 p.a. Deadline: 24th July 2020.
Digital Skills Training for the Third Sector
Published 03/07/2020
The Curve by the Third Sector Lab, is a series of free, 90-minute workshops for third sector organisations. These online workshops aim to build knowledge around best digital practices, raise awareness of digital tools and ultimately help increase impact with digital. See the upcoming training below -
Online Event: Use of Remote hearings to maintain justice during the coronavirus outbreak
Published 03/07/2020
On the 15th July, HMCTS are hosting an online event to outline 'Use of Remote hearings to maintain justice during the coronavirus outbreak'. Register today
Funding Opportunity: Covid-19 Addiction and Recovery Response Fund
Published 03/07/2020
This response fund will provide emergency funding to grassroots treatment and recovery voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations delivering vital services at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic response. Funding will be distributed by Collective Voice and will be exclusively available to organisations with turn overs of less than £2m.
Online Course: Building a successful organisation
Published 03/07/2020
In this online course, over a collection of 6 half days through July and August, Directory of Social Change (DCS) will cover governance, marketing, strategy, income diversification and leadership. You can book the entire course, or alternatively book onto each course separately - see here for a breakdown of each course:
Introduction to Trust for London’s Poverty Profile
Published 03/07/2020
On Monday 13th July (10:00-11:30am) Datawise are hosting a free introduction to Trust for London's relaunched Poverty Profile to gain evidence & insight into poverty & inequality in London.
Data cohort expression of interest June 2020
Published 03/07/2020
Datawise London are piloting a new approach to improve organisational use of data leading to better shaped services to meet the needs of Londoners. Eight organisations will benchmark their organisational data maturity, identify key data goals and attend monthly sessions over an eight month period starting in September. If your organisation is interested in participating please submit an expression of interest by 5pm today.
