“Working in partnership to influence and transform health and social care”
The Voluntary and Community Sector Alliance (VCSA) works across Bradford District and Craven, and has been developed by the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to become an equal partner in the Integrated Care System, alongside other key local health, social care, and support providers.
To deliver this; providers in health, social care, and support services have come together to form the Bradford Provider Alliance (BPA) and the Airedale Providers Alliance Group (APAG). The VCSA manages VCS Representation on different Partnership Groups associated with Health and Social Care, and co-ordinates the local Voluntary and Community Sector to deliver different Health and Social Care projects across the Bradford District and Craven.
Current News
Applications for the Bradford 2025 Participatory Grant Making Social Prescribing Awards are open!
The VCS Alliance has partnered with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture to develop and deliver a Participatory Grant Making (PGM) Award programme for Bradford District and Craven.
Read the full information here: https://www.thevcsalliance.org.uk/bradford-2025-uk-city-of-culture-awards/
With reduced funding impacting VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) services, Sam Keighley, VCSE Sector Lead for Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership and Chief Executive of The VCS Alliance calls for bold leadership to rethink funding and measurement of VCSE contributions.
Read the full post here: www.nhsconfed.org/articles/prevention-needs-brave-leadership-and-thriving-vcse
The conference is a day dedicated to raising awareness and fostering dialogue around women’s health. They’re bringing together professionals and community voices through a balanced mix of workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities. Each session aims to include elements of lived experience to bring the content to life, ensuring impactful and meaningful discussions.
The conference takes place on Thursday 27 February at Bradford University, Richmond Road, Bradford BD7 1DP
It is free to attend, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
The full programme will run from 9.15am to 4.45pm (with options to attend for shorter sessions).
