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Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre

Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk

VSNW Publications

Latest Publications

VSNW Bulletin #73

2 May 2013

In this edition:

► List of North West local Healthwatch contacts
► Could technology be helping you do more, more easily?
► Job opportunities and upcoming events

The full bulletin can be viewed via the following link - VSNW Bulletin #73

Green Bullet #29

30 April 2013

In this Bulletin:

►Plastic bags charge
►Better local travel, more choice: new transport toolkit 
►Latest environment publications, events and funding

Response to BIS consultation: TUPE Regulations

23 April 2013

VSNW participated in a response, co-ordinated by NCVO with a number of participants, into proposed changes to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations. The final submission is now available. 

Health Bulletin #45

16 April 2013

Included in this edition:

►Briefings on new health and care structures
►CQC Review of Dignity and Nutrition
►NHS England commissioning policies published

Briefing #85: Welfare Reform Update (April 2013)

11 April 2013

This briefing highlights:
► Latest on the NW Universal Credit Pathfinder areas
► Shaping local future support via DWP's 'Local Support Services Framework'
► Welfare Reform Timetable
► Role of councils and concerns about implementing Welfare Reform

VSNW Bulletin #72

11 April 2013

In this edition:

► Briefing #85: Welfare Reform Update 
► Healthwatch - Communities Involved project
► Job, consultant and tender opportunities

The full bulletin can be viewed via the following link - VSNW Bulletin #72

Green Bullet #28

2 April 2013

In this Bulletin:

►Planning reform update
►Neighbourhood planning
►Latest environment publications and events

VSNW Bulletin #71

7 March 2013

In this edition:

► Book on the Lay Leaders North West events   
► Healthwatch Communities Involved Newsletter
► Forthcoming North West VCS events

The full bulletin can be viewed via the following link - VSNW Bulletin #71

Green Bullet #27

28 February 2013

In this Bulletin:

►HS2 campaign
►Consultation on Marine Conservation Zones
►Upcoming environment events

Health Bulletin 44

26 February 2013

Included in this edition:

►Department of Health seeks views on NICE standards to improve quality of social care
►Healthwatch – Communities Involved
►Forthcoming events and training

Featured News

14 May 2013

Supporting influence on health and wellbeing boards

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

25 April 2013

New report - Effectiveness of European Social Fund delivery

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

24 April 2013

List of North West Local Healthwatch Contacts

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

23 April 2013

How to Sustain an Effective Local Healthwatch Organisation

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.  

26 March 2013

NAVCA analysis of Transforming Local Infrastructure

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

Contact Us

Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk