Patients and their carers, families and friends are being asked to share what matters most to them when they are in Worcestershire’s hospitals, to help inform plans for further improving patient experiences and quality of care. Hospital staff at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust – which runs the Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire…
What's it like to be given information about your health by the NHS? NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire are working with partners across the two counties to find out how patients are given health information. You are invited to complete this survey, to help NHS H&W understand your experience and how…
NHS Midlands Leadership Academy have announced details of a Systems Leadership Approach workshop series – where you can discover the power and potential of Systems Leadership when working in complex, interconnected health and social care systems. Why attend? The Systems Leadership Approach introduces a range of perspectives that will empower…
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust are currently running a very simple short survey to hear what people think of the Talking Therapies website. The website acts as a one-stop shop for adults who need some support with their mental health and wellbeing. It also includes information about the…
Do you have a community space that could be used to welcome people looking for warmth and connection? Warm Welcome Spaces open their doors to their local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. Poverty can compound isolation and loneliness and prevent people from connecting with others. The…
A message from the the Severn Trent Community Fund Team We’re refocussing for core funding applications You may remember that this time last year we launched a dedicated funding stream, offering support with core costs,to help charities and groups in our region. We know things are still incredibly tough, so…
Worcestershire County Council has been developing an Information and Advice Strategy in relation to our Care Act requirements over the last few months. WCC has written a draft document that it would like stakeholders to consider and give feedback on. WCC used the information gathered through surveys and stakeholder engagement…
Do you work in a role that supports the wellbeing of people in their communities? Do you spend the majority of your time in the community, working face to face with people? You might be a Community Builder, Community Catalyst, Community Connector, Community Mental Health Link Worker, Health and Wellbeing…
A message from Pete Sugg, Alliance Chair : We are delighted to present the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance’s first annual report, which provides a glimpse into our highlights from the first year. As a collaboration of VCSE leaders, the VCSE Alliance is increasingly becoming the go-to organisation for public sector partners…
Worcestershire Association of Carers (WAC), on behalf of the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance (funded by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust), have been carrying out research looking at the services and support available from VCSE organisations for people living with a mental health condition or are at risk of poor…
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.
