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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.

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