Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)
The VCSE sector is an important partner for statutory health and social care organisations and plays a key role in improving health and care outcomes for its communities, not only by delivering services but also by shaping their design and advocating for, representing and amplifying the voice of service users, patients and carers.
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative
The Humber and North Yorkshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative represents the wider VCSE sector and comprises of Place Leads from VCSE sector infrastructure organisations, the NHS, and the VCSE Collaborative staff team.
The VCSE Collaborative sits within the governance of Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and is equal to the other Collaboratives of Mental Health, Primary Care, Acute and Community. Find out more about our work below and in our introductory video.
News and Updates
We Need To Talk – share your thoughts on the NHS
The local NHS across Humber and North Yorkshire has embarked on We Need to Talk – a four-week conversationwith people through social media and in-person focus groups.
5 November 2024
Trust launches new CAMHS online
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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) has launched a new child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) section on their website.
3 Novemeber 2024
Toolkit to support awareness during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
A toolkit to help raise awareness about the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer, and to encourage anyone to get in touch with their GP if they have had a cough for three weeks or more.
2 November 2024
Training and Events
Wednesday 13 November 2024, 11am – 12pm, online
Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission on Equality Impact Assessments.
Following feedback from colleagues asking for more guidance on Equality Impact Assessments, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has also put together a handy 10-step guide to help us consider equality in our decision-making process.
In this workshop, we will explore the causes behind these mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges during menopause and discuss a range of practical strategies to help manage and alleviate symptoms.
We always aim to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools to navigate this phase of life with strategies, resilience and confidence.
This training is designed to help you develop the skills to hold safe, effective wellbeing conversations. All discussions in the group will remain confidential and no personal stories will be shared outside of the training session. Some of the things we will cover are:
• Why wellbeing conversations matter
• A helpful framework for your conversation
• What enables supportive, helpful conversations
• What if – example scenarios of challenging conversations that may arise and guidance on how to manage these.
This training is for everyone, those experiencing menopause and those playing a vital support role. Focuses on what menopause is, why and when it happens and ways of managing menopause, participants will also gain confidence in having supportive conversations around menopause and how to get the right support together including the important role a partner, team or family member can play in supporting someone through menopause.
News and Updates
A Digitally Enabled Health and Care System – 20 October
Catterick Integrated Care Centre public roadshows – 18 October
The latest Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative newsletter is now available to read – 4 October
National funding awarded to support Youth Volunteering across Humber and North Yorkshire – 4 October
Power of Music (POM Fund) Fund Launched – Centre of Excellence opportunity – 1 October
Useful Links
Inclusive Language Guidance – This document has been co-developed in partnership with a diverse group of colleagues to improve confidence around using inclusive language.
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative
Our People
VCSE Collaborative Staff Team:Meet the VCSE Collaborative Staff Team
Gary Sainty - Head of VCSE
Penny Butcher - VCSE Programme Manager
Beckie Deamer-Brooke - VCSE Business Support Officer
Anna Boad - VCSE Collaborative Communications Lead
VCSE Collaborative Place Leads and NHS Representatives:
Jason Stamp - (Chair) Chief Officer, Forum
Alison Semmence - (Vice Chair) Chief Executive, York CVS
Jane Colthup - Chief Executive, Community First Yorkshire
Jamie Lewis - Chief Executive, Hey Smile Foundation
Jennifer Jonhson - Delivery Manager, Sector Support North East Lincolnshire Partnership
Lucy Stephenson - Joint Chief Executive, Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire
Debra Taylor - Joint Chief Executive, Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire
Sam Haward - Head of Community Services, North Yorkshire Place
Toni Yel - Assistant Director, Community Integration and Transformation
Our Plan
Our plan is to enable the potential and impact of the VCSE sector to be realised by being fully integrated into the planning, design and delivery of health and care across Humber and North Yorkshire; cementing the sector’s role as a key strategic partner.
The importance of the VCSE sector in the planning and delivery of health and care is highlighted throughout the NHS Long Term Plan.
Our Programmes of Work
- Community Transport
- Hospital Discharge
- Social Prescribing
- Volunteering
- Research Engagement Network (REN)
Our Documents
Our Meeting Updates
- 9 Sep 2024 – Update
- 12 Aug 2024 – Update
- 9 Jul 2024 – Update
- 8 Apr 2024 – Update
- 11 Mar 2024 – Update
- 12 Feb 2024 – Update
- 8 Jan 2024 – Update
- 11 Dec 2023 – Update
- 13 Nov 2023 – Update
- 10 Oct 2023 – Update
- 11 Sep 2023 – Update
- 10 Jul 2023 – Update
- 22 May 2023 – Update
- 13 Mar 2023 – Update
- 9 Jan 2023 – Update
- 5 Dec 2022 – Update
- 14 Nov 2022 – Update
- 10 Oct 2022 – Update
- 12 Sep 2022 – Update
- 8 Aug 2022 – Update
Our Events
We are busy planning our next event – come back soon to find out more.