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…

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…

Mary Seacole Cohort 17 Applications Now Open

Applications for the current intake of the Mary Seacole programme are now closed. You can register your interest for future cohorts. You can also access the programme via an apprenticeship or as part of the CMI accredited route. Our most popular 6-month leadership development programme, designed in partnership with global experts, recently refreshed and delivered…

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…

Mary Seacole Cohort 14 Applications

Looking to develop your leadership skills? Applications for the NHS Leadership Academy’s Mary Seacole Local Programme (cohorts 14) are now open. The Mary Seacole Leadership Programme is a 6-month programme designed by the NHS Leadership Academy in partnership with global experts, Korn Ferry Hay Group. The programme is delivered locally across the…