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National Framework for Social Prescribing (Wales)
- Strategy and Policy
- Updated:
December 2023
The Welsh Government Framework for Social Prescribing in Wales
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Supported Sector: The Voices of Befriending Networks Members
- Research
- Updated:
December 2023
The voices of sector leaders shared at the Befriending Networks conference in November 2023
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Befriending Networks Statistics Report 2023
- Research
- Updated:
October 2023
Our annual statistics report for the Befriending Sector with region by region breakdown
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Top Tips for Getting the Most out of Volunteering / Awgrymiadau da ar Gyfer Cael y Gorau Owirfoddoli
- Toolkits and Sector Support
- Updated:
May 2023
To ensure you find volunteering a rewarding experience, here are our top tips to make the most out of the opportunity. (Bilingual)
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Top Tips on Being a Befriender / Awgrymiadau Da Ar Fod Yn Gyfeilliwr
- Toolkits and Sector Support
- Updated:
May 2023
To ensure you are successful in your role, here are our top tips on building a strong befriending relationship. (Bilingual)
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Bod Yn Gyfeillachwr: Y Canllaw Arferion Da / Being a Befriender: The Good Practice Guide
- Good Practice in Befriending
- Updated:
April 2023
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Recovering our Connection 2023-2026
- Strategy and Policy
- Updated:
March 2023
Scottish Government strategy for tackling social isolation and loneliness
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Rhedeg Gwasanaeth Cyfeillachu – Y Canllaw Arferion Da (Running a Befriending Service: The Good Practice Guide)
- Good Practice in Befriending
- Updated:
February 2023
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CPSU Child Protection Policy Statement Example
- Policy and Procedure Template
- Updated:
January 2022
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The Lasting Difference: Tools for Organisational Sustainability
- Toolkits and Sector Support
- Updated:
June 2021
A practical toolkit for measuring organisational impact
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Calculating the Economic Value of Volunteering
- Toolkits and Sector Support
- Updated:
January 2021
Volunteer Scotland tool for calculating the economic value of volunteering
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The Effectiveness of Telephone Befriending
- Research
- Updated:
July 2020
A research breifing on the effectiveness of telephone befriending in third sector organisations
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Map of Gaps: Befriending in Scotland
- Research
- Updated:
July 2020
Mapping exercise of befriending services in Scotland, conducted in spring 2020
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Kincardine and Deeside Befriending Procedure for Clients and New Matches Example
- Policy and Procedure Template
- Updated:
March 2020
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Befriending Caithness Matching Agreement Form Example
- Policy and Procedure Template
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March 2020
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St Barnabas House Lone Working Guide Example
- Policy and Procedure Template
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March 2020
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Epilepsy Connections Befriender Agreement Example
- Policy and Procedure Template
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March 2020
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A-Z for Telephone Befriending
- Toolkits and Sector Support
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March 2020
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