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PROMiSE Bulletin
The aim of the VSNW Promise bulletin is to keep members of the Third & Independent Sector Mental Health Provider Network up to date with relevant work.
To receive the bulletin and to join the Promise network please email promise@vsnw.org.uk with the subject line "Join PROMiSE network"
Latest issues of VSNW's Promise bulletin:
Promise Bulletin #4
This edition includes
- Summary Report on the Promise Network Event of 4th December 2009
- Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities
- Master Classes – Engagement Models for Commissioning Services
- The Commissioning Friend for Mental Health Services
- Date of the next Promise Network Event – 15th April 2010
Promise Bulletin #3
Includes information on:
► Report back on the PROMiSE Launch event on 7th September 2009
► The new PROMiSE website
► Other News: Bradley Review, Transforming Community Services, New Horizons consultation document, Lloyds TSB funding opportunity
► Next VSNW Event: Influencing Parliament and Health event on 7th October, Blackburne House, Liverpool.
Promise Bulletin #2
includes news about
- Information on being a Promise representative
- The Promise Launch event
- Other news: Care Quality Commission Consultation, Call for Evidence – Personalisation, Social Value Commissioning Project, Adult Social Care Case Study, Personal Health Budgets
PROMiSE Bulletin #1
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





