Health and Care

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) 2024 qualitative thematic report will be published in September. The report includes findings from a thematic analysis of the open questions asked in the survey, asking patients what they found positive about their experience of cancer care and […]

The Tower Hamlets CVS has gone live with the second part of their Health Equity Academy work: the workforce development grant. These small grants of up to £250 are designed to support professional development opportunities for individuals working within VCFSE organisations that have an annual […]

The National Academy for Social Prescribing has launched the Future of Social Prescribing in England Survey. NASP’s survey about the future of social prescribing in England is set to help inform our strategic priorities from 2026 onwards. If you are interested in social prescribing and […]

This September, Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is launching a new community grants programme called Take the Lead, offering between £500 and £1,500 for community groups to deliver projects, events or activities that explore how data can support health and wellbeing within their local […]

The mental health crisis is overblown and people often exaggerate their problems, according to a poll of public beliefs. More than half (56 per cent) of the public believe mental health conditions are exaggerated, while three quarters (76 per cent) think some people mistake life’s normal ups and downs for […]

The government have released an open consultation on strengthening the requirement for Category 1 responders to establish and maintain partnerships with voluntary, community and faith organisations. The tragedy at Grenfell Tower and other emergencies have emphasised the vital role of voluntary, community and faith-based (VCF) […]

The World Health Organisation Commission on Social Connection has published a landmark report highlighting that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action. It […]

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) has released its report Amplifying Voices: Racialised Perspectives in Suicide Prevention. It describes the experiences, insights and reflections of racialised people with lived experience who are working in suicide prevention across the UK. These are voices that have been […]

Hospice UK, fellow members of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance, has published a new UK-wide report “Bringing care closer to home: improving palliative care in remote, rural and island communities”.  Based on extensive engagement with patients, carers and professionals, the report finds: About two thirds […]

VCSE sector partner Hospice UK will be publishing a report on access to palliative and end of life care for people living in remote, rural and island communities. To mark the launch and share their findings, Hospice UK are running a ‘Big Conversation’ webinar. This […]