North East and North Cumbria (NENC) NHS Change VCSE Engagement Workshop

Following Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into the state of the National Health Service (NHS), the next step in creating a new 10-year Health Plan is under way. In November, the NHS launched Change NHS, the ‘biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS’, aiming to gather diverse input to shape the future of healthcare in the UK. This review and consultation are essential to ensuring the NHS’s 10-year plan reflects the voices and needs of communities.

Building on this, we’re excited to announce that the VCSE Partnership Programme will be hosting an online 'NHS Change' engagement event. This event is a key opportunity for strategic health and wellbeing VCSE sector colleagues across the North East and North Cumbria to share insights, explore the three shifts, and help shape the future of healthcare. We hope you can join us and share your views and perspectives as part of the consultation. 

What to expect

The two-hour session will include:

• An overview of the NHS Change consultation 
• Breakout discussions focused on the three shifts - moving care from hospitals to communities, shifting focus from treatment to prevention, and achieving inclusive digital transformation.
• Opportunities to ask questions and provide direct feedback on these priorities.

This is a critical moment to ensure the VCSE sector’s perspective is included in shaping healthcare delivery for the next decade. By attending, you will help strengthen the link between the sector and the Integrated Care System, ensuring our collective efforts lead to better outcomes for the communities we support.