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…

🌱 Share Your Insights: Green and Nature-Based Social Prescribing Survey 🌱

NASP are inviting practitioners, provider organisations, social prescribing link workers, and community connectors offering nature-based activities to share their insights in a short survey. This survey will help the cross-government ‘Preventing and Tackling Mental Ill Health through Green Social Prescribing’ programme understand the skills and workforce development needs in this important sector.…

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…

VCSE Contract Readiness Programme

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…

Integrated Neighbourhood Teams Accelerator Site Newsletter Jan 2025

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…