“Working in partnership to influence and transform health and social care”
The Voluntary and Community Sector Alliance (VCSA) works across Bradford District and Craven, and has been developed by the local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector to become an equal partner in the Integrated Care System.
To deliver this; providers in health, social care, and support services have come together to form the Bradford Provider Alliance (BPA) and the Airedale Providers Alliance Group (APAG).
The VCSA manages VCS Representation on different Partnership Groups associated with Health and Social Care, and co-ordinates the local Voluntary and Community Sector to deliver different Health and Social Care projects across the Bradford District and Craven.
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How can the VCSE Sector respond to the significant changes in the Health and Care System?
These open sessions will begin discussions on how the sector can respond to the changes in the health and care system. There will be a session within each of our six localities in July. Share your thoughts and join us at any date(s) that suit you. Each session will be 1hr 30 minutes. Food and refreshments provided!
Craven – 14th July at Augment Community Training Room, Second Floor, 49 High St, Skipton BD23 1DT. 11:00
Keighley – 14th July at Keighley Healthy Living, 13 Scott Street, Keighley BD21 2JH, 14:00
Shipley – 17th July at the Cellar Trust, Farfield, Farfield Road, Shipley, BD18 4QP, 10:30
Bradford West – 17th July at Manningham Mills Community Centre, Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5BD, 13:00
Bradford East – 18th July at Inspired Neighbourhoods CIC at Wright Watson Enterprise Centre, Thorp Garth, Idle, BD10 9LD, 10:30
Bradford South- 18th July at the Sutton Centre, Kyffin Place, Bradford BD4 8NB, 13:00
Please confirm your place as soon as possible on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-vcs-alliance-93454482943
Applications to join the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) West Yorkshire Leadership Programme are now open!
This programme is a one-year initiative designed for existing leaders and emerging leaders within the VCSE sector. Participants will enhance their leadership skills and engage in a comprehensive personal development programme.
Participants who hold leadership roles within the VCSE sector and advocate for their sector within the health and care system are eligible to take part in the programme.
Taking part means you will get to:
- Focus on your personal development with a personal development programme.
- Make a real impact on the sector.
- Take part in action learning and development.
- Get new West Yorkshire-wide networking opportunities.
- Financial reimbursement
Email Nadine@thevcsalliance.org.uk for more info or to apply!
Deadline: 8 July
The West Yorkshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Leadership Programme is a one-year initiative developed by Power of Communities ISO partners from Wakefield, Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford District and Craven, to amplify the role of the sector across West Yorkshire. It is funded by West Yorkshire ICB, Leeds Community Foundation and Community Foundation for Calderdale.
This short survey will help us understand VCSE colleagues’ current experience with advocating for change in the health and care system. And this survey is quick – it can be completed in the time it takes for your kettle to boil!
We are running this survey for VCSE colleagues to gather and understand the experiences individuals have had in advocating for our VCSE sector so far. This will help inform how we run and support our newly appointed Sector Advocates – a programme we hope will continue to grow – and will help us feedback to the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership.
Fill in the survey here: Your Voice in the Sector
