Health & wellbeing

As the local infrastructure organisation for Sandwell, Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) plays a vital role in helping communities thrive. One of their most impactful recent initiatives has been the Emotional Wellbeing Programme – a multi-year project designed to support school-aged young people with their mental health and resilience.

NAVCA members play a crucial role in connecting communities with the support they need. Local infrastructure organisations play a vital role in connecting statutory services with communities, making sure projects reflect real needs and local voices.

A statement from England’s 42 ICS-VCSE Alliances on the 10-Year Health Plan: it's time to accelerate local transformation

A review of patient safety across the health and care system addresses concerns about the fragmented landscape of six oversight bodies and the broader functions that underpin quality and safety in care.

Last week, the government published its 10 Year Health Plan. We've summarised the paper from a voluntary sector perspective, with a focus on the key themes relevant to the local VCSE sector and the role of local infrastructure and ICS-VCSE Alliances. We encourage you to share this with your local networks.

System change starts with a mindset shift. If we want to build resilient, community-driven health systems, we must prioritise collaboration over control, empowerment over exclusion, and partnership over paternalism.