A brand new 6-week course aimed at young people who may be feeling lonely or isolated is being launched by ONSIDE. The Resilience Roadmap, launched in Worcester earlier this month at The Hive, is aimed at young people aged 18-25. There will be further hubs in Evesham, Malvern and the…
This now available via the ICS Academy Exchange: Course: Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact the ICS Academy: hwicb.icsacademy@nhs.net or email Ugo Jonathan: ugo.jonathan@nhs.net
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care staff to have better training. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a statutory requirement that regulated service providers must ensure their staff…
Are you looking to secure public sector contracts to increase your income and impact? If your charity or social enterprise plans to add government procurement to your funding mix, this one day workshop is for you. Access expert guidance on the practical steps needed to get contract ready. This course…
We are pleased to share below the January 2025 Integrated Neighbourhood Teams Accelerator Site Newsletter Background Three Accelerator Sites comprising Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Health & Care Trust, Local Authority and Voluntary Service partners, have come together as part of the ICS Delivering Good Health and Wellbeing for Everyone Programme to help…
Following a full and thorough nationally advertised selection process involving local partners and NHS England, a new Chief Executive has been appointed on a permanent basis. Ellen Rule will be the new Chief Executive, starting on 1st May 2025. Ellen, who is currently Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Strategy and Transformation…
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…
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…
We were delighted to be able to welcome nearly fifty attendees to our Online Briefing on Wednesday 18th September, where we heard from Sarah Speck, Director of Worcestershire Place Development. Sarah gave a comprehensive update on the development of the Worcestershire Place Plan, and the opportunities for the VCSE sector…
A newly formed collective of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations working together to make health service provision stronger and develop partnerships that benefit Worcestershire communities.
