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Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk
Health & Social Care Network
- work in the voluntary and community sector, including social enterprises
- have an interest in health and social care issues
- operate for the benefit of communities in the North West
"VSNW is pleased that the Department of Health -- through the award of one of the largest Strategic Partner Programme contracts to Regional Voices (a collaboration of all nine regional voluntary sector networks) -- recognises the key role that regional work can make in building a stronger partnership between the NHS and the voluntary and community sector and how that will support better health services for people.
"Of central importance for us is that not only are we developing strong relationships at a regional level with NHS NW and all the PCTs but that we will be able to use that collective regional understanding of what's happening locally to directly influence national policy. The Health & Social Care Network, with the dedicated support of our Policy and Networks Officer (Health and Social Care), will be central to how we shape the future direction of our health and social care services.”
Richard Caulfield, Chief Executive, VSNW (June 2009)
As a member of the Health & Social Care Network in the North West you will:
- receive a regular Health e-Bulletin that will keep you up to date with key regional and national policy issues relating
- have access to the dedicated support of VSNW’s Policy & Network Officer (Health & Social Care)
- have opportunities to network with organisations dealing with similar challenges and negotiating with the same network of public agencies
- be able, through VSNW and our connections, to influence regional and national health policy and implementation issues - a key part of this work will support the delivery of the Regional Voices' national project to develop better partnerships between the NHS and the sector.
There are now over 150 members of VSNW’s Health and Social Care Network.
To join the Health & Social Care Network email health@vsnw.org.uk with the subject line "Join Health Network" and you will also be subscribed to VSNW's Health Bulletin.
Featured Event
Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee
As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:
►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee
Latest News
Job opportunity: Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group strategic engagement worker
SNAG is looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to deliver a project which aims to help community and voluntary groups get more involved in decision-making on a range of sustainability issues in Manchester.
Win £50,000 to improve your are
People’s Millions is a competition from the National Lottery to help you improve your area.
Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament
The Listen Value Invest campaign was launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament last week.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
