Charities are being urged to join the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) Health and Wellbeing Alliance, following its relaunch on 15 August, to ensure the lived experiences of the people they represent are reflected in the development of health policy.
The Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a key element of the Health and Wellbeing Programme, the aim of which is to promote health equalities and reduce health inequalities across the UK.
The alliance is a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and Improvement, Public Health England and 20 voluntary sector partners and consortia, including Age UK, Carers UK, LGBT Foundation and the Race Equality Foundation.
The alliance ensures the voice of lived experience is incorporated early in policy development, and that important health and public health announcements and messages are shared through reaching communities who may be directly impacted via direct consultation.
Membership to the alliance is awarded through a competitive tendering process. Members receive grant funding on an annual basis of up to £80,000 for their core work.
For more information and to apply click here
Deadline for applications: 6 November 2020, 12pm