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Members of North East Health Commission Appointed
A team of leading experts in the field of health, social care and public finance has been appointed to look at how the North East can tackle health…
Read ArticleNorth East Combined Authority Consultation for Transport Manifesto
North East Combined Authority (NECA) have begun a consultation on a 20-year Transport Manifesto that covers both urban and rural areas of Durham,…
Read ArticleNew research argues for change in funding for smaller charities
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales have launched a new summary briefing “Small and Medium-Sized Charities after the Crash – what happened…
Read ArticleGreen Alliance Declaration for Clean Energy for the North
Green Alliance is convening a declaration from groups across the north of England, calling for clean energy to power the region. It would be great to…
Read ArticleNorth East Ambulance CQC Inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. CQC inspect places like hospitals, care…
Read ArticleThe Vanguards explained...
To celebrate the first anniversary of the vanguard programme, the NHS Confederation has published a guide summarising the aims and objectives of the…
Read ArticleRelaunch of VCSE Skills & Employability Focus Group
The VCSE Skills & Employability Focus Group for the North East LEP/ Combined Authority area is relaunching this month with a new Chair, Vice…
Read ArticleDurham and Darlington Community Safety Fund
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, in partnership with County Durham Community Foundation, is making available £150,000 for a grants fund to…
Read ArticleFunders spotlight: Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
In our new regular feature in the Funding Information North East (FINE) ebulletin we ask funders to tell us about their grant giving over the next…
Read ArticleUnlocking Integrated Care in Northumberland
Last year, Northumberland was awarded Vanguard status by the NHS. Health and care partners are working across Northumberland to support the 'joining…
Read ArticleHow does money flow through the health service in England?
The Department of Health was awarded £116 billion in 2015-16. The Guardian has produced an excellent article with some useful graphics on how this…
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