The Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (or NSCP) are in the process of redesigning and creating a new website. To get the views of leaders, managers and practitioners working with Children and Young People in Northamptonshire they have created a survey to establish both the type of information and format which partners view as important. The […]
At the moment Northampton Mencap operates fortnightly social clubs at their purpose built centre in Ransome Road for people with learning disabilities. These clubs are held in the evenings of Monday, Wednesday and Friday every other week, each from 7pm to 9pm. Job Title : Freelance Activities Coordinator Hours: 10 hours per week (working hours vary each […]
Here is our report on the Collaboration in Health Inequalities Event which was funded by NHS Partnerships England and took place on the 1st May 2024. The Report is a synopsis of the rich and broad discussions which took place. Thank you once again to all the keynote speakers that attended, and to the LAP […]
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) are asking for local carers or someone supporting a carer to share their views and feedback on the newly drafted five-year Carer Strategy. The draft strategy is for all unpaid carers that live in, or care for someone that lives in West Northants, and has been developed together with local carers, […]
The grant scheme is open to local registered charities, not-for-profit and VCSE organisations that operate, or are prepared to operate, within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire. Eligible applicants must address an identified local need, and support, enable or facilitate the achievement of one or more of the Council’s strategic aims, objectives, or priorities. Applications […]
I am delighted to share with you the third Director of Public Health Report (DPHR) for West Northamptonshire, which highlights how together with our local partners, we have embedded a place-based approach in the work we do across the Council to reduce health inequalities and improve life outcomes for our residents. As I reflect on […]
Voluntary Impact held its Collaboration in Health Inequalities event on the 1st of May 2024 at the Kings Park Conference Centre. Funded through NHS Partnerships England, keynote speakers included Sally Burns (Director of Health for West Northamptonshire), Naomi Eisenstadt (Chair of the Integrated Care Board) and Julie Curtis (Director of Place for West Northamptonshire). The […]
The New Normal in Sustainability. I tend to read a lot. Being a CEO it’s hard not to notice some of the content which arrives at your Inbox. There have been copious amounts recently about Charity Sustainability and what’s called the New Normal. I like IVARS definition the best which is: A complex mix of […]
Northamptonshire NHSs are seeking VCSE assistance to help, support and improve Outpatient Care across the County. They are already working together as a Health and Care Partnership System with patients, carers, and our local communities, but they now want to promote a series of small workshops where the views of VCSE Representatives and their Beneficiaries can be heard, Why are […]
In collaboration with Community Spaces, the Northampton West Local Area Partnership will be hosting a Community Safety and Engagement Day on Saturday 27th April 2024 @St Crispin’s Community Centre. The Local Area Partnership Lead Michelle Grimwood is looking for 5 or 6 VCSE organisations to take part with community stalls or outside activities. This is […]
