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Events and Training
Forthcoming events in the North West
September
The Health White Paper Consultation
Manchester Town Hall
CONSULTATION FULLY BOOKED
The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the ‘what’ in the White Paper has largely been decided, the ‘how’ is very much still being shaped.
Free training on combating poverty and social exclusion
Micah Room, 2nd Floor, Dale House, 35 Dale Street, Manchester M1 2HF
Church Action on Poverty is running briefing and training sessions to strengthen the skills of local people and organisations in the region.
Regional consultation seminar on delivery and funding of adult learning
Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP
An open event that will explore the issues in two current government consultations
Roundtable event on a National Skills Strategy for the voluntary sector
Manchester
Skills - Third Sector is running a public consultation with the voluntary sector to develop a National Skills Strategy
Engaging with government and Parliament
Manchester
ACEVO training event
2010 Volunteering event
City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester M11 3FF
Find out how to bring the 2012 Olympic Games into your organisation
Listen Value Invest: the conference
Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
How can the Third Sector deliver for England's North West in a changing political landscape? An infrastructure event.
NICE CVD Prevention Showcase
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Cardiovascular health charity, Heart of Mersey, is hosting a showcase event highlighting the NICE guidance on CVD prevention at population level.
October
Investing and Influencing in the North West
The Gateway, Warrington
As the Big Society becomes big news for the voluntary and community sector against a backdrop of financial cuts, we ask the government and statutory agencies to listen to, value and invest in the sector. As part of its campaign to encourage decision makers in the North West to make a real commitment to listening to, valuing and investing in the sector, Voluntary Sector North West, together with bassac and NAVCA, invites you to join them for a day of debate and discussion around how we influence the decision-making agenda for the region.
Churches, housing and rural communities
Penrith Methodist Hall, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, CA11 7QY
Exploring the use of faith buildings and land for affordable housing and sustainable communities
E-safety and youth arts
The Cornerhouse, Manchester
This one-day course is essential training for anyone using or looking to use the internet, computers and other media technologies when working with young people in the arts
North West Advocating Intelligent Commissioning seminar
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ
This interactive NAVCA seminar is being run in partnership with Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) and is for staff from local support and development organisations.
November
National Welfare to Work Conference
QEII Conference Centre, Westminster
Welfare to Work 2010 is a timely opportunity to understand the new agenda and discuss the latest strategies to achieve both long-term and sustained employment in Britain.
Earth Rights: A North West Conversation
Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7HR
A day of conversation and debate on Earth Rights.
Featured Event
The Health White Paper Consultation
CONSULTATION FULLY BOOKED
The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the ‘what’ in the White Paper has largely been decided, the ‘how’ is very much still being shaped.
Latest News
New apprenticeships for VCS organisations
Skills-Third Sector has carried out an extensive consultation with a wide range of organisations to determine the needs of the voluntary and community sector around apprenticeships, and will be developing new apprenticeship frameworks as a result.
Influencing the Spending Review - update
Latest updates for the departmental structural reform plans available
Future North West consultation now open
A document outlining the agreed strategic priorities of the North West based on the Regional Strategy consultation work over the last two years is now open for consultation until 8 October 2010.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West





