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Bristol, North Somerset and
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The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Alliance is an exciting collaboration between the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire regional health and care system and the VCSE sector.<\/p>\n

Our mission is to enable VCSE organisations to engage with the health and care system at a strategic level, providing opportunities to share our knowledge of communities and influence the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System to create positive change.<\/p>\n

We host regular free events for all charities, community groups, and social enterprises, sharing opportunities to collaborate with our local health and care system.<\/p>\n

The establishment of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance is funded by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) during 2023\/24 and 2024\/25. It is currently hosted by local voluntary sector infrastructure organisation Voscur.<\/p>\n

Visit the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance website<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Vision and aims<\/h2>\n

We want to improve the wellbeing and health of people and communities by enabling the VCSE sector to influence and collaborate with the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System.<\/p>\n

We are committed to enhancing the role of the VCSE sector as a key strategic partner in the transformation and delivery of local health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The three aims of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance are to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Encourage and enable the VCSE sector to work in a coordinated way to inform policy, strategy and decision-making.<\/li>\n
  2. Provide the NHS & health and social care colleagues with a simple route of contact, engagement, and links to community.<\/li>\n
  3. Better position the VCSE sector to contribute to the design and delivery of integrated care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section><\/div>
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    Principles and behaviours<\/h2>\n

    The VCSE Alliance believes collaboration is the best way to provide high-quality, joined-up support to people and communities.<\/p>\n

    By working together, we play to our individual strengths and have the power to create positive change.<\/p>\n

    The VCSE Alliance is committed to the following behaviours and principles:<\/p>\n

    Equality and Equity<\/h3>\n

    Striving to be equitable, inclusive and accessible. Ensuring everyone has a voice and considering additional needs.<\/p>\n

    Transparency, Honesty and Openness<\/h3>\n

    Maintaining transparency in our practices, acknowledging when things don\u2019t go smoothly, and learning from mistakes.<\/p>\n

    Trust and Respect<\/h3>\n

    Cultivating trust, considering power dynamics, and maintaining mutual respect and agreed boundaries.<\/p>\n

    Focus, Commitment and Accountability<\/h3>\n

    Ensuring clarity of purpose, a shared vision, solid processes, and strong decision-making frameworks, while remaining flexible and responsive to feedback.<\/p>\n

    Excellent Communication<\/h3>\n

    Communicating in diverse, consistent, and accessible ways.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section><\/div>

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    The structure of the VCSE Alliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    A visual representation of the VCSE Alliance Structure, as explained in the information below.<\/p>\n Download the terms of reference for the VCSE Alliance<\/a>\n\n

    We host regular events open to all VCSE organisations working with communities on wellbeing and health. Our focus extends beyond primary and secondary care to include all the wider determinants of health such as homelessness and housing, poverty and food, education, families and transport.<\/p>\n

    By joining the network, you can stay updated on our work, contribute to strategic initiatives, and learn about upcoming opportunities.<\/p>\n

    Any VCSE organisation based in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire or a regional\/national VCSE organisation that is actively delivering services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and\/or support to Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire citizens can join the Alliance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section><\/div>

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    VCSE Alliance Ambassadors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    VCSE Alliance Ambassadors are individuals from VCSE sector organisations who advocate for the VCSE Alliance across the Integrated Care System (ICS).<\/p>\n

    This role allows individuals to share their expertise with the ICS and contribute to improving community outcomes.<\/p>\n

    What do Ambassadors do?<\/h4>\n

    There are various ways that Ambassadors can contribute to the work of the VCSE Alliance:<\/p>\n

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    • Being a VCSE Alliance Ambassador at a health and social care system board or network meeting<\/li>\n
    • Joining a VCSE Alliance working group<\/li>\n
    • Attending a one-off event on behalf of the VCSE Alliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The VCSE Alliance team regularly share opportunities with our group of Ambassadors to utilise the knowledge and experience of our diverse range of VCSE organisations.<\/p>\n

      Currently, Ambassadors are working with ICS colleagues in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n

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      \n Integrated Care System space <\/th>\n \n VCSE Alliance Ambassador organisations <\/th>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICS People Committee <\/td>\n \n Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Board <\/td>\n \n Fiona Mackintosh <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Strategy Network <\/td>\n \n Recovery for All (ARA) <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Community Collaborative Delivery Group <\/td>\n \n Age UK South Gloucestershire <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Discharge2Assess Board <\/td>\n \n Age UK Bristol <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Healthier Together 2040 steering group <\/td>\n \n Future Pages <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Integrated Care @ Home Board <\/td>\n \n Age UK South Gloucestershire <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Board <\/td>\n \n Creative Youth Network <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Locality Partnership Review core group <\/td>\n \n Knowle West Health Park, Missing Link, and WECIL <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Strategic Health Inequalities, Prevention and Population Health (SHIPPH) Committee <\/td>\n \n For All Healthy Living Company, Wesport, and Wellspring Settlement <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n VCSE Alliance Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group <\/td>\n \n Age UK South Gloucestershire, Black South West Network, Future Pages, Good Faith Partnership, Home Start BSG, Indian Heritage Centre, Learning Partnership West, Missing Link, One25, Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), Southern Brooks, and WECIL <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Sirona VCSE Framework Implementation Group <\/td>\n \n Age UK South Gloucestershire, Brisdoc, and South Gloucestershire Citizen\u2019s Advice <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Women's Health Hub <\/td>\n \n Missing Link and Womankind <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n Women's Health Steering Group <\/td>\n \n Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n WorkWell Operational Group <\/td>\n \n Clean Slate Ltd <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
      \n WorkWell Steering Group <\/td>\n \n Clean Slate Ltd <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>