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New report explores VCFSE and combined authority partnership working across the North

We have published Our North, a new report capturing the state of collaboration between the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and combined authorities...
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Blog: Cooking Up Sustainable Community Engagement in Research

In this blog, Francesca McIntosh, our Senior Research Engagement Coordinator, reflects on a vibrant North West gathering that brought together research engagement partners to explo...
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New assurance framework to strengthen VCFSE involvement in neighbourhood health

What does good VCFSE involvement in neighbourhood health actually look like? This new assurance framework helps systems test, evidence and improve it.
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New briefing on Neighbourhood Health Framework and what it means for the VCFSE sector

We have published a new briefing analysing the government’s Neighbourhood Health Framework, highlighting both the opportunities and risks for the VCFSE sector at a critical momen...
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North West VCFSE Manifestos

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BRIDGE Research Network

BRIDGE Research Network

BRIDGE connects communities, researchers, and health professionals to create research that tackles health inequalities and increases diversity among research participants.

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  • Health & Social Care Initiative
  • Cheshire and Merseyside, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Locally Organised Communities Across Lancashire (LOCAL)

Locally Organised Communities Across Lancashire (LOCAL)

LOCAL is a sector-led initiative uniting local voices across Lancashire to influence change, strengthen collaboration, and ensure communities are at the heart of decision-making.

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  • Infrastructure Partnership
  • Lancashire