Latest updates from the Alliance

Advanced Communications Skills Training

This 2 day course is designed for senior healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care. Course Lead: Sue Thurston Originally developed by the National Cancer Action Team, the programme is transferable into other areas of care where advanced levels of communication skills are needed to initiate complex conversations and when…

🌱 Share Your Insights: Green and Nature-Based Social Prescribing Survey 🌱

NASP are inviting practitioners, provider organisations, social prescribing link workers, and community connectors offering nature-based activities to share their insights in a short survey. This survey will help the cross-government ‘Preventing and Tackling Mental Ill Health through Green Social Prescribing’ programme understand the skills and workforce development needs in this important sector.…

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for people and communities

Thinking of applying for funding, but pressed for time or not sure where to start? Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools could help. According to the 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report, 61% of charities are already using AI. However, The Status of UK Fundraising 2024 Benchmark Report found that almost 70% of…

Mental Health Skills for Managers Course | 25th February 2025

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire have spaces left on the Mental Health Skills for Managers course. This is a course created by Mental Health First Aid England for people managers; designed to empower conversations with team members and signpost to appropriate support.Course Objectives: Feel confident having open conversations about mental health…

Grant Funding for Trauma Kits

Worcestershire County Council is offering grant funding for trauma kits to help organisations enhance their emergency preparedness and save lives by providing immediate care during traumatic incidents. Organisations and groups across Worcestershire can now apply for funding to obtain a life-saving trauma kit, thanks to a new grant offered by…

National Grief Awareness Week – free online learning opportunity

We’d like to share a free online learning opportunity with you. ‘Understanding your own trauma’ is an online course that has been developed by a team of Clinical Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and professionals with experience of trauma as well as those with lived experience.  Youu can access the course for free…

Express an Interest in New VCSE Representation Roles

A key function of the VCSE Alliance is to facilitate representation at a range of boards, committees and steering groups. Being part of these meetings is an effective mechanism for influencing decisions about services and support for local people and their communities. Representatives from the VCSE take information and intelligence…

NHS Providers and the VCSE Sector Partnership Event

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals and Worcestershire VCSE Alliance are teaming up to enhance health and well-being in our community. Join us to shape the future by engaging with the new Public Patient Engagement Strategy, fostering key relationships, and expanding services. Let's tackle challenges together and make a healthier Worcestershire. The sessions…