VONNE News and Opinion
Exploring the key issues facing Neurology patients, carers and communities
The NENC VCSE Neurology Sub-Group, part of the NENC VCSE Partnership Programme, have highlighted critical issues impacting neurology patients, carers…
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Lisa Taylor, VONNE's Health and Wellbeing Programme Director, reflects on the themes and learnings from the recent NHS Confed Expo. How do health…
View BlogVONNE salary report 2023/24 released
VONNE has just released our latest salary report. The annual report uses data and insight from our Job Finder service to explore salary and working…
View BlogPride Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+
This month is Pride Month 2024. Internationally recognised as a chance to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities across the globe, to promote…
View BlogSpotlight on Jane - an interview with Jane Hartley
On 17th June, we’re excited to welcome Martin Brookes as our new CEO, but this also means we’re saying farewell to Jane Hartley who has been a…
View BlogMayoral Combined Authorities - what do they mean for the VCSE sector?
With the recent North East Mayoral elections bringing new powers to the North East, our most recent Gold and Silver CEO peer network was the perfect…
View BlogHow can arts and culture help improve health and wellbeing?
Marking Creativity and Wellbeing Week, our Health Partnerships Strategic Manager, Richard Boggie, shares some thoughts about the role of arts and…
View BlogExploring nature for mental health and wellbeing
This week (13th – 19th May 2024) is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is ‘Moving more for mental health’. Our Communications and Marketing…
View BlogBuilding collaboration between VCSE and research sectors
In her role as VCSE Research Partnerships Coordinator at VONNE, Greta Brunskill has been driving greater collaboration between the VCSE and…
View BlogLabour Candidate Kim McGuinness elected as North East Combined Authority mayor
In last week's election, Kim McGuinness was elected as first mayor of the newly formed North East Combined Authority (NECA). The combined authority…
View BlogBon Voyage, Georgia!
This week we’re sadly saying bon voyage to Georgia Goncalves as she leaves us to embark on a fantastic adventure! After 3 years at VONNE, Georgia has…
View BlogKey takeaways from the VCSE mayoral hustings
Later this week, people across the North East will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred mayoral candidate for the newly formed North East…
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