Health and Care
NHS England: ICS Research Engagement & Network Development Webinar
NHS England’s Innovation, Research and Life Sciences team are launching a programme to support Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to increase diversity in research participation through the development of new or existing research networks and activity. ICSs will need to do this in partnership with their […]
The NHS England #StartWithPeople online event is back!
This virtual conference is free to register and open to anyone working in health and care with an interest in participation and engagement with people and communities. It takes place from 10am-4pm on Thursday 24th November 2022. #StartWithPeople is the premier event for people involving […]
New members wanted for the NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Advisory Group
The Learning Disability and Autism Engagement team are looking for autistic people, people with a learning disability and family carers to join their advisory group. They want members who can share their experiences of different health services to improve the health system. They would like […]
The UK Commission on Bereavement: ‘Bereavement is everyone’s business’
The UK Commission on Bereavement has published a report: ‘Bereavement is everyone’s business‘ which shows how bereavement impacts us all. The report details and highlights the vital work that faith groups do to support people that are bereaved. From dealing with complicated administration, to coping […]
Diwali in the Square, 9th November 2022
NHS England, the Hindu Council UK, Diwali in London, South Asian Health Action and BAPIO are working together to hold Diwali in the Square. Join the event to receive COVID-19 and polio booster doses on the day, and visit the health stall where clinicians from […]
Partnership in Practice: Health Anchors and the civic and VCSE Sector
Health Anchors Learning Network are holding interactive online event showcasing how successful partnerships between voluntary and health organisations have been implemented. You’ll be able to share and hear good practice examples, network with anchor colleagues, and get an overview of the NHS policy landscape. Speakers will […]
Valuing People Alliance: Social Care Knowledge & Skills Framework Survey
The Adult Social Care Reform White Paper (published in December 2021) sets out the Department for Health and Social Care’s commitment to the social care workforce having high quality training, qualifications, and professional development to ensure social care workers can become experts in their field […]
Every Mind Matters: “Be kind to your mind” for World Mental Health Day with Better Health
For this year’s World Mental Health Day, Better Health – Every Mind Matters is offering simple practical advice on managing mental wellbeing by giving people the opportunity to actually try self-care actions immediately in ad breaks and social media posts. The campaign shares short “demo” […]
NHS England: Research on recruitment of volunteers
NHS England is taking forward some research around recruitment of volunteers in the NHS (either managed directly by the NHS or by third parties that provide services for the NHS). As part of their ongoing research, they have a survey and are holding a series […]
#SolvingTogether campaign: Heading #Home4Noon
#SolvingTogether is an approach to capture, assess and test learning and ideas that can support the priorities for health and care; it is part of a suite of interventions relating to the delivery of transformation led by Tim Ferris, Director of Transformation of NHS England. It is doing […]