From April 2013 local Healthwatch replaced the Local Involvement Networks (LINks) as the "consumer voice" in health and social care. It is important that local Healthwatch learns from the experience of the LINks to ensure they become the best they can be, and to prevent "reinventing the wheel". The results of a project to capture this learning are now available
Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
23 July 2010 09:15 - 15:00
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester
England’s Northwest is fully committed to playing a full part in the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, creating lasting positive legacies from the many opportunities presented.
This annual conference is aimed at all policy makers and practitioners interested in capitalising on the sporting, social and economic benefits generated through London 2012. The conference provides an opportunity to find out how the Northwest is working to maximise the benefits of The Games and for us to celebrate the achievements of our journey to 2012 so far. It will also outline the programmes that will be delivered over the next 12 months and how everyone in the Northwest can get involved in being a part of the 2012 legacy.
Keynote speakers include Charles Allen, Chair of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group, Andy Worthington, Chair of the NW Steering Group for the 2012 Games, Peter Hensman, NWDA Board Member and Mike Farrar, Chief Executive of NHS Northwest. The conference will also involve a series of breakout sessions offering the chance for delegates to engage in further debate on topics of particular interest.
To register for this event and to receive further details please visit www.nwda.co.uk/everyones2012
Regional Voices, of which VSNW is a partner, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding from the Department of Health (Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund) to support voluntary and community sector influence on health and wellbeing boards
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has published the findings of a research study on European Social Fund delivery with the aim of informing thinking around the next round of programmes
Healthwatch England was formed in April 2013 and is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in England. They have now published a list of local Healthwatch, including those for the North West
The Local Government Chronicle held a webinar to explore the essential elements to ensure local healthwatch organisations are effective in scrutinising local health services and provide a voice for communities. Regional Voices, of which VSNW are a part, are mentioned.
An analysis has been published by NAVCA of the 74 areas that received Transforming Local Infrastructure and provides a national perspective, and allows the sharing of information and ideas
