Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. They work with employers, Government and partners to ensure social care has the right people, skills and support required to deliver the highest quality care and support now and in the future. Skills for Care hosts local and national events and networks to support the adult social care sector with their workforce development needs.
Climate change poses a major threat to our health as well as our planet. The environment is changing, that change is accelerating, and this has direct and immediate consequences for our patients, the public and the NHS. The Greener NHS programme builds on the great work being done by trusts across the country, sharing ideas on how to reduce the impact on public health and the environment, save money and reach net carbon zero.
Q is a connected community working together to improve health and care quality across the UK and Ireland. Their mission is to foster continuous and sustainable improvement, creating opportunities for people to come together to share ideas, enhance skills, and collaborate to make health and care better. Join Q to connect with others, access journals and learning resources, attend visits and events, and get involved in other activities.
Our Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for the North East and North Cumbria is a partnership that brings together six regional universities, the NHS, health and social care providers, local authorities, the voluntary sector, community groups, members of the public and others. Their vision is to achieve better, fairer health and care at all ages in all places, and on their website you will find information on their research and projects, opportunities to get involved, news, training, events, and resources.
Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, brings together the five North East Universities in a unique collaboration to deliver world-class research to improve health and wellbeing and tackle inequalities. They offer a range of fantastic events, helping individuals to think creatively about ways forward in public health.
From giving grants to those working at the front line to carrying out research and policy analysis, the Health Foundation shines a light on how to make successful change happen. Here you will find information, articles, podcasts, webinars and events, funding opportunities and resources, all of which aim to achieve a healthier population, supported by high quality health care that can be equitably accessed.