Regional Consultation Events on the Health White Paper
Please note: All events are now full and we have a reserve list for all 9. We will not be accepting any more bookings.
We have created an area of this website for people wishing to comment on the White Paper who are unable to come to the consultation events. Please click here.
The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October.
During September, Regional Voices will be hosting events in 9 locations across the country for the third sector.
These will give you the opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes through the White Paper as well as having the chance to attend three interactive consultation workshops during the day to discuss issues in depth and to provide feedback directly to those leading on the consultations from the Department of Health.
The events will:
- Raise awareness of the proposed changes and stimulate informed response to the consultations
- Help third sector, patient, service user, carers and community organisations understand how the White Paper will impact on their work and the opportunities it presents.
- Identify some of the cross cutting issues of particular relevance to the sector
- Provide a forum to develop understanding of the role of the Third Sector in emerging health structures
- Provide direct feedback to the Department of Health on the consultation areas
Dates and Venues
| North East(Fully booked) | Banqueting Hall, Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PA | Wednesday 22nd September(Fully booked) |
| North West(Fully booked) | Banqueting Hall, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester M60 2LA | Tuesday 7th September(Fully booked) |
| Yorkshire & Humber(Fully booked) | Leeds Civic Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds LS1 1UR | Monday 20th September(Fully booked) |
| East Midlands | County Hall, Nottinghamshire County Council, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP | Thursday 23rd September |
| West Midlands(Fully booked) | Enta Conference Centre, Mill Wharf, 10 Mill Street, Birmingham B6 4BS | Thursday 9th September(Fully booked) |
| East(Fully booked) | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridge CB24 5NW | Friday 24th September(Fully booked) |
| South East(Fully booked) | Ashburton Hall, Ell Court, Winchester Hampshire SO23 8UQ | Wednesday 8th September(Fully booked) |
| London(Fully booked) | Town Hall, Catford, Lewisham SE6 4RU | Friday 10th September(Fully booked) |
| South West | Conference Centre, Coaver Hall, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QQ | Tuesday 14th September |
Bookings
To download the events brochure and booking form, click here: White Paper Events Booking Form
National Voices are also hosting a conference for their members on the Health White Paper on 16th September in London. If you would like more information about this, please visit: www.nationalvoices.org.uk
Supporting Communities in Action: One East Midlands releases short films highlighting voluntary and community groups at work
As part of One East Midlands on-going commitment to showcasing the work of the voluntary and community sector we have produced two video case studies that demonstrate the value of local and regional activity; and the benefit it brings to people and communities.
The case studies demonstrate how local groups deliver services for the benefit of their communities. They also show the relationship between local front line groups and organisations which exist to support them. By working together, they ensure sustained benefits in communities
The first five minute film examines the interaction between Zimwomen and Northampton Volunteer Centre (NVC). “Zimwomen is there to empower women, young people and children for a better today and tomorrow” Rutendo, founder Zimwomen Association
In the second film, the rural isolation of older people is explored through the work of Ticknall Lunch Club, supported by South Derbyshire CVS
The short videos were produced in collaboration with East Midlands Regional Infrastructure Consortium (EMRIC) and East Midlands Infrastructure Steering Group (EMISG),
EMRIC exists to bring together regional third sector infrastructure bodies to collaborate in order to advance regional infrastructure for the benefit of diverse frontline organisations. Made up of infrastructure agencies, it is focused on infrastructure delivery to maximise the help available to frontline voluntary and community sector groups. The consortium is proactively involved in identification of regional capacity building gaps and collaborates with its members to meet the identified need.
EMISG coordinates the work of local county-based organisations. Made up of representatives from third sector infrastructure organisations and funders, the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and Capacitybuilders, its purpose is to inform and add value to the development of all third sector infrastructure organisations across the East Midlands.
Northampton Volunteer Centre is an independent, registered charitable company. They believe that community action and volunteering breaks down barriers and contribute to social inclusion, a sense of belonging and a better way of life. Zimwomen is a not-for-profit organisation in Northampton that works to empower women and children through education and training.
Operating since May 1996, South Derbyshire CVS is a voluntary sector development agency, based in Swadlincote. Their aim is to work with community groups, individuals to improve the quality of life in South Derbyshire. Ticknall Lunch Club, a member of South Derbyshire CVS, has been providing fortnightly lunches for their 40 retired members, from the local community, since September 2008.
To view the two video case studies visit the One East Midlands website at www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/casestudies or the newly launched One East Midlands Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/user/oneeastmidlands1
‘Journey into the Unknown’ – SW Conference
South West Forum and the South West Strategic Infrastructure Partnership recently organised a free conference entitled ‘Journey into the Unknown’.
It took place at the University of Exeter on 23rd June and was aimed at anyone from the voluntary or public sector interested in shaping the future of the community and voluntary sector in the South West.
The event was very well attended and included a number of workshops and presentations from Debra Allcock-Tyler (CEO, Directory of Social Change) on the ‘Future of Support services’, and Neil McInroy (CEO of CLES) on ‘Localism and Sustainability’.
Read more about the conference at: www.southwestforum.org.uk.
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