New beds for homeless hospital patients

People who are homeless and due to be discharged from hospital, are being offered new Salvation Army “step-down beds” to ensure they have a safe space to recover while freeing up urgently needed NHS beds.

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Lockdown prayer challenge to spread stories of hope reaches 3 million

Millions facing restrictions during the pandemic are encountering stories of faith online since The Answered Prayer Challenge – an initiative of Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer and Premier – launched successfully on 25thJanuary.

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Joseph Wept: 7 Strategically Arranged Scenes in Genesis

Long before Jesus wept in the land of promise, Joseph wept in the land of Egypt. The narrative arc of Joseph’s story in Genesis 37–50 unfolds with providence, sorrow, vindication, tears, and reconciliation.

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Race and Health Observatory host first webinar addressing Covid-19

Leading black and minority ethnic health experts from the NHS Race and Health Observatory addressed key concerns, facts and misinformation over Covid-19 and vaccines in a live webinar which attracted over 870 people.

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New Coronavirus Vaccine uptake plan published

From vaccination buses to WhatsApp groups and charity engagement, the new COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Plan aims to boost vaccine uptake in vulnerable and under-served groups.

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New Teaching School Hubs to be rolled out across the UK

Every school in the country will have greater access to expert teacher training and development, under plans announced by the Department for Education this week.

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Coronavirus: Scientists warn of future resistance to disinfectants

SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19 are susceptible to most disinfectants including those containing 70% ethanol and should be able to kill the virus fairly quickly. But there is a growing risk of resistance to disinfectants and antibiotics.

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UK Government announces boost for international study

New measures aimed at attracting more overseas students, boosting access to global student exchanges for thousands of people, and supporting international education partnerships have been announced by the Government.

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