In her latest blog, Sharon reflects on a turbulent few months in national policy, from delayed changes to disability benefits (PIP) to the upcoming abolition of NHS England and over 200 associated bodies, including Healthwatch England. She also highlights two important upcoming workshops – one on Community Activation (10 July) and another on Emotional Health & Wellbeing for Children & Young People (15 July) – as chances to collaborate and share insight.
We warmly invite you to join us for a collaborative workshop focused on strengthening partnership working with the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people.
We’re inviting community-minded colleagues, partners and organisations to join us for a Community Activation Workshop hosted as part of the OneWolverhampton Partnership’s Community Activation priority – a shared commitment to supporting people and communities to take action, look after one another, and build lasting connections.
Does your organisation work with people with a story to tell? If so, you may be interested in becoming a community researcher! We are pleased to announce that the second phase of Research Engagement Development (REN) fund is now underway, as we continue to discover what matters most to people when it comes to health and care.
In her latest blog, Sharon reflects on IVAR’s April 2025 leadership briefing, which highlights how charities are coping with rising demand, funding pressures, and unrealistic expectations. She explores how the VCSEF sector is adapting through collaboration, saying no to unworkable contracts, and prioritising wellbeing. Sharon also looks ahead to the NHS 10-Year Plan, where the sector will play a key role in prevention and community care.
On Wednesday 4th June, 17 organisations came together at the Mander Centre on Wolverhampton to help celebrate National Volunteers’ Week.