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Islamophobia Awareness Month

Islamophobia Awareness Month

Today marks the start of Islamophobia Awareness Month, which runs for the entirety of November. Islamophobia can occur when someone or something is targeted, discriminated against or excluded in any way due to their actual or perceived Muslim identity. It can also...

NHS Providers Annual Conference 2024

NHS Providers Annual Conference 2024

The four NHS Commissioning Support Units (CSUs) will be participating in this year’s NHS Providers Annual Conference and Exhibition to share how we can support NHS leaders in addressing the current and future challenges in health and care. Taking place on 12 and 13...

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Emma opted in as Trustee for national alcohol support charity

Emma opted in as Trustee for national alcohol support charity

Emma Hough, Business Support Officer in the Capacity Tracker team at NECS, began volunteering for two alcohol support charities in early 2024, Alcohol Change UK and Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics). In October this year, Emma was very...

Celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of light

Celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of light

"My name is Yeshentha Naidoo and I am the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead for NECS. I also provide EDI support for North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. When asked about religion, I often describe myself as a part-time Hindu and full-time...