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	<title>Health White Paper Consultation Event- update</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1235</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Due to high demand VONNE and Regional Voices have increased the number of places at the Health White Paper consultation event on 22nd September (10:30)...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health White Paper Consultation Event- update</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1234</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Due to high demand VONNE and Regional Voices have increased the number of places at the Health White Paper consultation event on 22nd September (10:30)...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Support to integrate assistive technology into service delivery </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1222</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    NETS(work) is pleased to announce that United Response have won a bid to a regional PSA16 fund to champion the use and integrate assistive technology...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Department of Health Innovation Excellence and Service Development Fund</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1221</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Department of Health (DH) this week has invited voluntary and  community sector organisations to apply for the Innovation Excellence  and Service Development...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Commission on the Funding of Care and Support Established</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1220</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      The Government has announced an independent Commission that, over the course of the year, will look at the funding social care and support.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health white paper consultation event in Newcastle</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1217</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the  biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its  creation in 1948.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Inequalities Project launched at VONNE</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1216</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This Policy and Representation Partnership  policy project aims to promote the role of the third sector in tackling  health inequalities, through the wider...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Inequalities Project launched at VONNE</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1215</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    This Policy and Representation Partnership policy project aims to promote the role of the third sector in tackling health inequalities, through the...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Inspiring an Active North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1213</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The voluntary sector in the North East are invited to find out more about using the 2012 Olympics to get more people active and involved in sport:The forthcoming...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>7 steps outside- campaign launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1211</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fresh, the North East Tobacco Control Office, today launches the campaign against second hand smoke: &quot;7 steps outside&quot;.      The Royal College...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NETS(work) member to join study tour to Cincinnati</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1218</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    NETS(work) congratulates Jennifer Hone, of Oaklea Trust, on securing a place to represent NETS(work) on the NHS Employers' study tour to Cincinnati...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Department of Health Innovation Excellence and Service Development Fund</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1205</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Department of Health (DH) this week has invited voluntary and community sector organisations to apply for the Innovation Excellence and Service...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Addressing alcohol misuse in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1203</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  Balance, the North East alcohol office, is urging the voluntary sector to help rid the region of the problems caused by alcohol misuse by responding...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Benchmarking for Not For Profit Providers?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1219</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ At Practicalities for Personalisation and the NETS(work) launch event  several participants raised the possibility of NETS(work) developing a  benchmarking...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health White Paper- Briefing and Consultation Event</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1200</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Joint Strategic Needs Assessments- an opportunity to influence</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1186</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    According to the white paper on health-&quot;Equity and Excellence- Liberating the NHS&quot;, JSNAs will continue to be used by local authorities to...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fabric of Life- sewing sessions</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1185</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      Northern Seam are running a series workshops for older people with learning disabilities as part of a Big Lottery funded 'Fabric of Life' project....]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Campaign to Protect Disability Living Allowance:</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1184</link>
	<description><![CDATA[     In response to the emergency budget Carer Watch has launched a campaign to protect DLA from the public spending cuts.&nbsp; If the middle or higher...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Master Class in Asset Based Community Development and Coproduction</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1183</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    40 places are available for a Master Class in Asset Based Community Development and Coproduction- (in addition to the 60 places for organisations involved...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Working with Valuing People Now in the Region</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1182</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Valuing People Now in the Region- NETS(work) has lots of opportunity to influence the Valuing People Now work in the region. There are lots of &quot;sub-groups&quot;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>European funding available around Autism and employment</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1181</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      Funding is available for organisations in the North East working with people with autism around employment.&nbsp; This is to partner with Italian...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NETS(work) Governance</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1179</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  &nbsp;The NETS(work) Steering Group, as well as organising events across  the region, has been sorting out the nuts and bolts to make NETS(work)  run...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Successful Commissioning- an introduction to health commissioning</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1160</link>
	<description><![CDATA[NCB's Voluntary Sector Support Programme is bringing free training  courses on health commissioning around the regions.&nbsp; They aim to  offer practical...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Successful Commissioning: An introduction to health commissioning  </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1159</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    NCB's Voluntary Sector Support Programme is bringing free training courses on health commissioning around the regions.&nbsp; They aim to offer practical...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Campaign to improve the NHS for people with learning disabilities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1148</link>
	<description><![CDATA[MENCAP is asking you to join their campaign &quot;Getting it Right&quot;, building on their work &quot;Death by Indifference.'In Learning Disability Week,...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Developments in Safeguarding</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1147</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  There have been two interesting developments in safeguarding  recently.&nbsp; Nationally: the new government has called for the  remodelling of the Vetting...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Developments in safeguarding</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1146</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  There have been two interesting developments in safeguarding recently.&nbsp; Nationally: the new government has called for the remodelling of the Vetting...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Resources around funding</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1145</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Attached below are resources for providers around support in seeking funding and potential funding sources, from speakers at the NETS(work) launch event.Potentialfunding...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Care Quality Commission launch Consultation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1139</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The CQC have launched a consultation into their revised policy on enforcement and its equality impact assessments. This is how the CQC aim to enforce care...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Opportunity to work collaboratively in co-design of services</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1138</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  An opportunity has arisen for learning disability organisations wishing to influence Commissioners together:&nbsp; bassac is looking for partners in...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Easy Read: what is a Coalition Government</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1137</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Resources are now available for people with a learning disability to explain what a coalition government is, attached below.]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Regional Valuing People Now Annual Report Published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1136</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The annual report of the North East Valuing People Now team has been published- attached, also in Easy Read version.&nbsp; Also attached below are statistics...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Practicalities of Personalisation- speakers confirmed</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1135</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Practicalities of Personalisation is a chance to talk with Commissioners from across the region and to hear how other not-for-profit learning disability...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Vote for North East learning disability arts project!</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1134</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Vote for Beacon Hill Film for &quot;Best Arts Project&quot;, a project which enables young people from Beacon Hill Sixth Form in North Shields, who...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Equality and Human Rights Commission calls in evidence on disability-related harassment</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1133</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Responses are sought from disabled people on the disability-related harassment they experience in Britain. The Equality and Human Rights Commission...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Practicalities of Personalisation for not-for-profit Providers- speakers confirmed </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1132</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Practicalities of Personalisation is a chance to talk with Commissioners from across the region and to hear how other not-for-profit learning disability...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A response to the looming care crunch</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1108</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Carers UK has organised a international conference in Leeds in July. The conference will look at emerging agendas from around the world on issues such...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Practicalities of Personalisation- event</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1106</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Participants will learn, from Commissioners and other third sector organisations, more about the practicalities of transformation of social care and...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A North East for all ages</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1105</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The challenge for policy-makers and practioners in the North East is  how we can continue to support and develop well-being in later life, in a region...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Accessible transport- a vision for the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1104</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Access Enabled is an event that will outline a vision of safe, healthy &amp;accessible transport for all in the North East. This is a free event on 21st...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lib Dem appointed to role of Minister for Care Services</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1102</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      A Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Burstow, has been appointed as the minister for care services.&nbsp;   In the debates around the Social Care White Paper,...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health and Social Care Forum- Personalisation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1091</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Health and Social Care Forum has identified personalisation as the key agenda to ensure third sector engagement and effectiveness in providing...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>PSA16 Innovation Fund Launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1089</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      VONNE welcomes the launch of the PSA 16 &lsquo;Innovation Fund' in the  North East, focusing on people with learning disabilities and/or mental ...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>PSA16 Innovation Fund launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1088</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    VONNE welcomes the launch of the PSA 16 &lsquo;Innovation Fund' in the North East, focusing on people with learning disabilities and/or mental health...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Training in Nutrition and Health</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1082</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ 		                                                                                                 If you are interested to  find out more about nutrition...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Checking Meetings launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1080</link>
	<description><![CDATA[NHS North East are inviting self advocates to attend a meeting to find out&nbsp; about&nbsp; developments in the NHS in the North east for people with...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Closing the gap between good ideas and good practice in healthcare</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1063</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Funding is becoming available, through the Health Foundation, to help organisations bridge the gap between best practice and delivery in healthcare.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>An opportunity to be involved in the Olympic Games</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1061</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The London 2012 Inspire Programme provides an opportunity for everyone to be part of the London 2012 Games. It is a broad participation programme spanning...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mental Health and Housing Research in the North East ? Request for Your Views</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1053</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Your views on mental health and housing in the North East are sought in this 10-15 minute questionnaire. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Northern Housing Consortium...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lessons learned from a community co-operative for people with learning disabilities in the East End of Newcastle </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1027</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in individual budgets, co-operatives, how to support people with moderate and severe learning disabilities, or how you might start...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fair Society, Healthy Lives- the Marmot Review- how this impacts in third sector in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1002</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      The &nbsp;Marmot Post-2010 Strategic Review of Health Inequalities (the Marmot Review) was published in February, and found that despite significant...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Public Health and Well-being Master Class for Voluntary Sector Decision Makers</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=999</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Voluntary sector senior  decision-makers who work in health are invited to a masterclass with Professor Allan Best, University of British Columbia,...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Support event for social enterprises working in health and social care</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=970</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Support is available help health and social care organisations grow and develop to deliver innovative and more responsive services.&nbsp; The Social...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Marmot and the third sector- Addressing health inequalities together</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=952</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      The Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England Post &nbsp;2010 (also known as the Marmot Review), will be published on 11th February.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Capital grants available for Health and Social Care Social Enterprises  (very time limited!)</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=938</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Department of Health have allocated &pound;16 million to be dispersed at capital grants for groups delivering health and social care outcomes but...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Volunteering Fund</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=931</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Department of Health is launching a new Volunteer Fund, to support health volunteering.&nbsp; There are two &nbsp;2 distinct grant funding schemes:...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Public involvement and engagement in public health research</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=896</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health aims to transform public health through the application of knowledge in policy and practice.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health and Social Care Forum looks at independent safeguarding</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=895</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ The North East Third Sector Health and Social Care Forum brings together health and well-being organisations to ensure the sector has a representative...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Care Quality Standards Website and Consultation Events</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=865</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The North East Quality Standards Framework is being developed between November 09 and June 10.&nbsp; It aims to enable care services across the region...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Care Quality Standards Website and Consultation Events</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=864</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The North East Quality Standards Framework is being developed between November 09 and June 10.&nbsp; It aims to enable care services across the region...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Funds available to promote health and well-being in the workplace</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=856</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the recent report &quot;Surviving not Thriving&quot; (p.17), third sector organisations reported increased stress as staff struggle to meet the increased...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Research to Reality: Practioners and Policy Makers Seminar</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=846</link>
	<description><![CDATA[From Research to Reality: Delivering Better Outcomes (NI 123)16th November, 12pm-5pm, Penthouse Suite, Collingwood College, DurhamResearch to Reality aims...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Calling community champions and innovators!</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=838</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Showcase your ideas for how you would like to improve community health and reduce health inequalities at the Innovations Challenge.There is an opportunity...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Workshops aim to deliver better outcomes</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=837</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ Starting in November, a series of facilitated multi-agency workshops will focus on priority National Indicators for the North East and examine the evidence...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Learning Disability Providers' Network to hold launch event</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=833</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Calling all Third Sector Learning Disability Providers!&nbsp; NETS(work), the new North East Third Sector Learning Disability Providers' Network is holding...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Self care week- 9th November</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=822</link>
	<description><![CDATA[One of the main thrusts of the Department of Health's Long Term Condition policy is to raise awareness of the importance of self care and the support available...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>In Better Health - The ACEVO/Department of Health Third Sector Health and Social Care Support Programme</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=821</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) and the Department of Health (DH) have signed a three-year partnership to support...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Improving Health in the North East through Transport Solutions</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=819</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Economy Culture and Environment Regional Advisory Group, one of ten theme advisory groups to the Public Health North East's &lsquo;Better Health...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pilot successes:  sports clubs and local infrastructure organisations working together</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=818</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The NAVCA Sport Partnership Programme has published results from its pilot work with York CVS and the East Riding Voluntary Action Service. &nbsp;The pilots...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Contribute to National Men's Health Week, 14-20 June 2010</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=817</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Department of Health is increasing focus on men and boys needing to become more physically active including through sport, and on developing the role...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health, work and well-being challenge funding opportunities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=816</link>
	<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;  The Health, Work and Well-being Challenge Fund is now open until March 2011.  It aims to fund projects that promote health and welfare at work,...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Collaborative project on the impact of individualised budgets</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=803</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Big Lottery Funded project BASIS NE1: Policy and Representation Partersbips has funded 6 initial policy topics including The Impact of Individualised...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Care Green Paper drafting a response from the North East VCS</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=801</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE and the Third Sector Health and Social Care Forum have prepared an initial draft to the Social Care Green Paper focusing on the voluntary and community...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Independent Safeguarding Authority would like to hear from you</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=799</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The introduction of the Vetting and Barring Scheme has had considerable impact on the work of the third sector, with implications for any organisations...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Time to think, what is a good death?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=795</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The End of Life advisory group to Public Health North East has launched a consultation on the Good Death Charter.&nbsp; They would like professionals and...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Find out how your NHS Trusts are performing</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=793</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The new Care Quality Commission,&nbsp;which took over the watchdog duties of the old Healthcare Commission earlier this year, has published performance...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Implementing the ?Valuing Employment Now' Strategy: Ensuring Jobs for People with Learning Disabilities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=774</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This Westminster Briefing Event on 18th November will provide delegates with a forum to discuss the strategy with a panel of experts. Participants will...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Taskforce on health aspects of violence against women and girls ? have your say</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=772</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This new Taskforce aims to identify the role and the response of health services in preventing, identifying and supporting women and girls who are victims...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mental health awareness in the criminal justice system- training event</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=771</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Two training events are being run aimed at staff working within the Criminal Justice System in the North East, including those in voluntary and community...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Meet the Commissioners in County Durham and Darlington</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=769</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This event is an exciting opportunity for Voluntary and Community Groups across County Durham and Darlington to meet and talk about their services with...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Adult Social Care- Personalisation and Providers: A call for ideas in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=768</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Innovation Exchange and the North East Joint Improvement Partnership are staging a Festival of Ideas; an innovation event that connects innovators, commissioners...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Public Health North East Intelligence meeting invitation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=767</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Public Health Intelligence North East, PHINE, is a network of analysts and health professionals working in the field of health intelligence. Members of...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>ACEVO's Commission on Personalisation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=765</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      The Commission has produced its first personalisation briefing which examines the personalisation landscape and personalised funding methods currently...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Join the North East Third Sector Learning Disability Providers' Network</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=763</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Network invites you to register your interest in joining a new and unique forum with a specific focus on Voluntary Sector Learning Disability Providers...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NHS NE Innovation Fund Launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=762</link>
	<description><![CDATA[NHS North East (the Strategic Health Authority for the North East) has launched its&nbsp; Innovation funding programme.  It aims to promote Innovation...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Care Green Paper Consultation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=752</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  VONNE and the Third Sector Health and Social Care Forum are preparing a response on the Social Care Green paper focusing on the VCS in the North East...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Valuing People Regional Programme Board launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=743</link>
	<description><![CDATA[On 23 September the Valuing People Regional Programme Board will be launched.&nbsp; The board aims to steer implementation of Valuing People Now in the...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Learning Disability]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>'In Better Health' Programme in Newcastle </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=702</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ACEVO &amp; the Department of Health present the &quot;In Better Heatlh&quot; programme, a four-part series to support third sector leaders operating in...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Developments at Fresh- working for a smoke free North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=685</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fresh is leading on the work for the Regional Advisory Group to the Public Health Board, on Tobacco.  This is an update on four important developments:(1)...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>World Class Commissioning... Where Are We Now? report launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=654</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE has launched the event report which brings together views from Commissioners and the third sector as to how the sector can thrive in the new commissioning...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Profiles launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=656</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Association of Public Health Observatories have launched this year's Health Profiles.&nbsp; These provide a snapshot of health for each local council...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Funding launched for innovative third sector organisations</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=651</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Department of Health has launched its third-sector investment programme: Innovation Excellence and Service Development Fund (2010- 2011).  The fund...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Our vision, our future - our North East NHS</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=344</link>
	<description><![CDATA[As part of the NHS Next Stage Review each Strategic Health Authority published a report describing their locally-developed visions for improving health...]]></description>
	<author>Hannah Stapley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Better Health, Fairer Health</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=343</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Towards the end of 2007 a consultation was launched on whether the North East should have a health and well-being strategy. The responses were overwhelmingly...]]></description>
	<author>Hannah Stapley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Enterprising Healthcare</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=326</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A guide for social enterprises and Primary Care Trust (PCT) commissioners has been produced by Social Enterprise London.Increasing public service delivery...]]></description>
	<author>Hannah Stapley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Profiles launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=311</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Health Profiles were launched on 24 June. They provide a snapshot of health for each local council in England using key health indicators, which enables...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mapping Migrant Health in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=308</link>
	<description><![CDATA[North East Public Health Observatory (NEPHO) has just published a report: &quot;New arrivals in North East England: mapping migrant health and NHS delivery&quot;....]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Self-Directed Support Academy</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=217</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  The Self-directed support academy is for people who use services and family carers who are interested in being part of changing the way that the social...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 10:33:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Active People in the North East Survey Published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=52</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    In the summer Sport England North East published its regional digest of the national Sport England Active People Survey, conducted by Ipsos MORI.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:14:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sport in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=53</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    &nbsp;The diverse range of sport, exercise and physical activity projects within the region has been revealed by Sport England North East.   Sport...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:14:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Regional Sports Organisations</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=55</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    &nbsp;Sport England Sport England is the national organisation with responsibility for delivering the government's sports policies. Sport England North...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Regional Health and Well-being Strategy Launch</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=116</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nick Brown, Minister for the North East, has formally  launched ambitious plans to transform the health of the region.The area's first ever health and...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:14:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East Regional Health and Well-being Strategy</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=81</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The consultation on a proposed North East Regional Health and Well-being Strategy was launched on 4 October 2007. The strategy aims to transform the North...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:16:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Regional Third Sector Health and Social Care Forum</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=82</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In July 2007, VONNE and the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) organised an event looking at the feasibility of a regional third sector health...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Health and Well-being]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
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