Latest updates from the Alliance

Apply now – MacMillan Community Engagement Officer

The post holder will coordinate and deliver the engagement work of a 3 year outreach prevention and cancer programme aimed at improving health outcomes and patient experience. This will be achieved through increasing access to prevention screening and specialised / local services, including a personalised plan of care for those…

Community Wellbeing Roles : Quarterly Get Together. October date announced!

You are warmly welcomed to…  Community Wellbeing Roles: Quarterly Get Together  11th October 10-11.30 on MS Teams  >Your role and responsibilities are important  >You and your own wellbeing are important  You told us that your personal and professional development are vital in enhancing your own wellbeing and job satisfaction.  Once every 3…

Post Long Term Plan vision for Mental Health – contribute your views

NHSE leadership has requested clarity regarding the vision for Mental Health services post Long Term Plan. There are a number of different strategies (e.g. Department of Health and Social Care, Major Conditions Strategy) currently under development with links to Mental Health which are all opportunities to influence the future direction…

Integrating VCSE and NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Services – UPDATE

Delivery of the VCSE Managing Emotions Group (MEG) sessions in Redditch began on 22nd August and are planned throughout September and October. There have been a number of challenges as to be expected from introducing new ways of working, numbers booking onto the courses are lower than expected and a…

Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE – Research Update

The Worcestershire VCSE Alliance is undertaking a major research and evaluation project “Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE”, funded by Worcestershire County Council.  This research will build understanding of the key strengths of the sector, alongside robust evidence of impact.  The research results will be shared with the sector as a…

Healthwatch Worcestershire want your views to improve health and social care services

Your responses will help public health information reach those who need it. Healthwatch Worcestershire find out what people think about health and social care services. They use this information to tell those who run the services how they can be improved. Recently the County Council has been promoting information about: Worcestershire…

Join Worcestershire’s online Community Services Directory

Do you run a Community Group? Do you provide health and wellbeing services? Do you want to help support Worcestershire's residents? Worcestershire County Council's Community Services Directory is being developed and is welcoming community groups and health and wellbeing services to be part of it. Why sign up? The Community…