Public engagement is a principal plank of the new Integrated Care System or ICS. Each ICS across the UK (including Northamptonshire) will need to work directly with communities on issues of Health Inequality and tailor bespoke solutions for and with them. This is likely to happen most at a localised level, through the concept of […]
Contracts have been signed to officially confirm ‘collaborative’ status for Integrated Care Northamptonshire’s Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism (MHLDA) programme. This momentous occasion – which cements the next phase of work to deliver better outcomes for our county’s population – was marked with a special signing session at Berrywood Hospital in Northampton .In attendance […]
If your interested in the subject of Poverty or Financial Vulnerability, and you want to hear more about the Poverty Truth Commission in West Northamptonshire then why not join us. Andrew Grinnell from the Poverty Truth Network will be talking about his experiences of other Poverty Truth Commissions across the UK, including his own in […]
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There’s funding available for non-profits in Kettering. Sir Robert McAlpine has launched a £12,500 fund to support community projects that aim to drive positive change in the local area. Grants of up to £3,000 are available for non-profits of all shapes and sizes. Applications are open until 29 July Don’t miss out! To find out […]
The Simplest of Connections are often the best This week I have seen examples of how the simplest of connections often provide the most value to individuals within communities. The first was a trip to Northamptonshire MINDs new hub – a great space packed with passionate and skilled staff and volunteers. They talked to me […]
The latest impact report from Northamptonshire Community Foundation can be found here: IMPACT REPORT FINAL 22.06.2022.pdf (ncf.uk.com) Page 18 of the report (entitled voices from the sector) echoes many of the issues reported to VIN on a regular basis. Sustainability moving forward is a real issue for our sector, with many smaller charities digging deep […]
West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for preparing a UKSPF Investment Plan, which will be submitted to Government by 1 August, to secure a 3-year core funding allocation of £5.4m.The primary goal of the UKSPF is to build pride in place and increase life chances across the UK. To this end, the Council welcomes ideas from […]
The Integrated Care System across Northamptonshire has published its Health Inequalities Plan. This plan describes Northamptonshire’s vision to work with communities to ensure that people living in Northamptonshire have the opportunity to thrive, to access quality services providing excellent experiences and optimal outcomes for all. The long-term ambition is to see: An increase in healthy […]
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