The Care Bill was introduced into Parliament in mid-May 2013 and will have implications for the voluntary and community sector
Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
A meeting of the Employment Skills and Learning Network took place on Thursday 2nd February 2012 with the theme of Employment Learning and Skills - The Current Strategic Landscape
The meeting agenda and one of the presentations are included below.
Agenda
Presentation by Nicky Freaney, Department for Work and Pensions ESF Manager for the North West
Compact Voice's third annual survey of local Compacts is now open for entries. The survey will allow them to gather vital information about the health of local Compacts across England. The survey also asks questions on key policy developments affecting voluntary organisations
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.
