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…

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…

DBS Update Service Masterclass for VCSE organisations in Worcestershire

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) are delivering a free masterclass session on the DBS Update Service for recruiters and employers, giving opportunity to learn more about this service and the benefits to organisations in its use. The masterclass will explore; What the Update Service is (and is not)​ Which DBS…