Entries by Sophie Negus

Healthwatch Commissioning (West Northamptonshire)

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local authorities to establish and maintain a local Healthwatch service to understand the needs, experiences, and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf. Currently, West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council have a joint Northamptonshire Healthwatch organisation […]

VIN works with Adult Social Care

VIN has started work with Adult Social Care (West Northamptonshire) on their Co-Production Register. The Register consists of Experts by Experience (or EBEs) who contribute to Adult Social Care Policy and future Commissions. Russell Rolph (the CEO of VIN) states: I am delighted to be working with Adult Social Care (ASC) on this Register and […]

Public consultation on Community Safety

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Danielle Stone has this week launched the public consultation on her Community Safety Plan, Safe and Sound (Police, Fire and Crime Plan). This consultation also includes a further separate consultation on the council tax precept for both policing and fire. She is keen to hear as many views as […]

Support Worker

The Lowdown are currently recruiting for the following roles: RE:Start Youth Engagement Worker for West Northamptonshire and an exciting new role of Support Worker to provide drop-in support for young people. For more information on each role and to download an application form, please click the following link https://shorturl.at/jjJKq or email helenheng@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk

Champion Training

We are pleased to offer the following online information events for anyone who would like to find out about becoming a Community Health Champion. The sessions will cover the Community Health Champion role, the training available, and the support provided by the Project Coordinator. Tues 10th December, 9-10am Mon 16th December, 1.30-2.30pm Wed 8th January, […]

Children and Young People Consultation in West Northamptonshire

West Northamptonshire Council are asking for feedback on two important consultations around the delivery of Children and Young People (or CYP). VCSE organisations that work with these beneficiaries are encouraged to reply. The first appertains to services delivered to those aged 0-19. This consultation will be open for six weeks and is available via the […]

Review of Placed Based Arrangements

The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board have recently discussed a Review of the Placed Based Operating Model (Local Area Partnerships Or LAPS). The Model is a fundamental pillar in the successful achievement of the 10 Live Your Best Life (LYBL) ambitions at a Place. The Model has been rolled out since August 2022 and […]