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The voluntary and community sector has made significant contributions to health and wellbeing, often reaching areas and communities that have been difficult to reach by mainstream health and social care providers. One East Midlands aims to keep the voluntary and community sector informed about these changes and where possible contribute to policy and strategy development.

Experts needed for commissioning support services evaluation panels

Following the launch of the procurement for the lead provider framework for commissioning support services, NHS England are now seeking experts in patient and public engagement to help them evaluate bids and ensure that only the best suppliers are awarded places on the framework.

NHS Citizen

NHS England has developed NHS Citizen, a new project which aims to enable engagement and communication with the public, patients and VCS organisations.

Health care needs of vulnerable groups

The Data and Research Working Group of the National Inclusion Health Board has published a report stating that the health care needs of the most vulnerable groups in society are not being met because of gaps in health information and data gaps.

The health and care system explained

The Department of Health has published a new guide explaining how the health and care system helps people lead healthier lives, recover well from illness and live better for longer.

National conversation on health inequalities

Public Health England is launching a national conversation about health inequalities to better understand the English public’s perception and experience.

Guides to support patient and public participation in the NHS

NHS England has launched four bite-size guides, which aim to support patient and public participation in the NHS.

NAVCA publishes health survey findings

NAVCA has published three research briefings exploring local charities and voluntary organisations' attitudes and experiences of local health organisations.

Principles of Transformation policy briefing

One East Midlands has published a policy briefing on the principles of transformation in the health and social care sector, summarising the reforms taking place and how the VCS might respond to them.

Reminder - Better data: Understanding open health data and intelligence to make the business case for your work

These events taking place in Market Harborough on 1 May and Derby on 9 May are a unique opportunity for small and medium sized VCS organisations involved in delivery of health improvement / public health services to build expertise in the use of data to support their work and influence.

Better data: Understanding open health data and intelligence to make the business case for your work (Derby)

Date: 
Friday, 9 May, 2014 - 10:00 to 14:30

This is a unique opportunity for small and medium sized VCS organisations involved in delivery of health improvement / public health services to build expertise in the use of data to support their work and influence.

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