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Embedding VCFSE in Neighbourhood Health
Posted 15th December 2025
A presentation explaining the concepts surrounding how the NHS Neighbourhood Plan is currently structured and the proposed role of the VCFSE in the system.
Presented by colleagues from VSNW, HSHVCS and SCVS
WVA Conference - Autumn 2025
Posted on 15th December 2025
Below is a summary shared with the delegates of the conference.
WVA Conference Autumn 25 | NHS 10 year plan | One-Page Summary
This summary was created by asking Copilot AI to find trends and summarise the presentation used at the conference.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH & VCFSE SECTOR
- Community-led health initiatives are central to Warrington's approach.
- VCFSE sector plays a vital role in prevention, early help, and holistic wellbeing.
NHS 10-YEAR PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
- Strategic shifts: hospital to community, analogue to digital, sickness to prevention.
- Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and social prescribing are key delivery models.
- VCFSE groups are essential partners in tackling health inequalities and digital exclusion.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES (PILLARS)
- Capacity building
- Equal partnership
- Shared goals
- Resource transparency
- Fair recognition
- Inclusive practice
NEIGHBOURHOOD MODEL
- Recommended population size: 30,000–50,000.
- Core components: PHM, MDTs, urgent services, intermediate care, and standardised community health.
PREVENTION FRAMEWORK
- Primary: stop problems before they start.
- Secondary: early detection and intervention.
- Tertiary: manage harm and complex needs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Emphasis on 'With’ism' (co-production) over 'To’ism’ (do to).
- Suggested effective forms of engagement - forums, drop-ins, and targeted consultations
CLOSING MESSAGE
- Collaboration across sectors is key.- VCFSE sector’s flexibility and lived experience are assets.
- Focus on inclusive, transparent, and community-driven health transformation.