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Third sector

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  • Hilda Campbell MBE posted an update 2 months ago

    Hi all

    I convene the tools and resources to support networks and network leaders group. we are currently having a conversation around combining with the network weaving group so there is one group only with this theme which can review its focus with members. I am aware some third sector colleagues may also be members of these groups so  if you…Read more

  • Maria Dorthea Skov posted an update 7 months ago

    Hello SIG members 🙂

    What do you think about renaming this SIG to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)? Does it feel more fitting (and inclusive?) for how the third sector is referenced and represented in healthcare?

    As you’ll know Pete stepped down as convener last year and this SIG doesn’t currently have an official convener but…Read more

    • For me, its more how does the third sector weave its way into the other groups as while we maybe a specific sector, we work across the areas of the other groups and sometimes working with each other helps build those networks better than working in isolation. There are already many third sector networks people may be members of in their day job,…Read more

    • Maybe worth planning a session to explore this, open invite to whole Q community maybe have 90min session where part of it is hearing work being done in third sector around QI as well as collaborative work being done with other partners then maybe use some kind of networking weaving or LS format to explore how new connections can be forged…Read more

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  • Hi,

    I work as a quality lead for Macmillan. We are looking at our strategy of supporting continuous improvement to improve the experience of patients living with cancer. in the past we have facilitated via post we have funded predominantly in secondary care settings. We would like to explore influencing transformational  ways of working across…Read more

  • What do members of this SIG want this space to offer?

    I wondered whether people may be interested in an online chat via this update page on the 29th of November where we share our hopes and aspirations for the SIG by sharing posts? The idea being during the day of the 29th of November we put our ideas as updates and perhaps respond to those…Read more

    • Sorry Hilda I completely missed this post! :/ it’s a great idea but my sense is that there is not enough (active) members in this SIG to make it successful. And potentially not enough interest to keep this SIG going. Will have a chat about this with Matthew today and get back to you properly.

      • Hi Hilda and Maria,
        Sorry for slow response but I have been really stretched recently. Even with backfill I am not sure I would have capacity to convene but I do think promoting and supporting the role of VCSE as a partner in the improvement space is important. I am not sure that requires a specific SIG or if it is more about Q as a whole…Read more

    • @sonal I’d love to hear more about, I’ve put on my to-do list for the new year to email you 🙂

  • Hi All

    I have moved this piece here in case its not seen, its a response to Maria’s comment below…….

    Hi Maria

    Thanks for that. I am reflecting if no one else wants to convene this SIG/apply to the supporting Q connections fund to help backfill time to convene, then it may be something which I could offer to do, however, I am not sure if…Read more

  • Hilda Campbell MBE posted an update 1 year ago

    Hello all

    I am aware Pete has had to step down as convenor of this SIG due to other commitments. I am not sure if anyone else has decided they want to step into this role?

    Remember there is supporting Q connections funding which can help backfill time to invest in this. For more information …Read more

    • Thanks for bringing this up Hilda. I haven’t heard from anyone who’d like to step up as a convener. I like your suggestions and I am also brainstorming and exploring potential ways to keep this ‘third sector’ topic/conversation alive in the Q community. I’ll be in touch 🙂

      • Hi Maria
        Thanks for that. I am reflecting if no one else wants to convene this SIG/apply to the supporting Q connections fund to help backfill time to convene, then it may be something which I could offer to do, however, I am not sure if the ideas I have for taking this forward would fit with the members of the 3rd sector SIG so am quite happy to…Read more

    • Also warmly welcome ideas from other members!? Are you working on a great project within/with the third sector that you’d like to share about?

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About this group

This group is to bring together Q members from the third sector to share ideas and experience in how we can better work with health and care bodies to enable us to get better outcomes for the people we support.

Group members can get access to a safe space to ask questions on issues that they are facing in working with the NHS and have discussions about ideas for improvement.

We will open up conversations through open discussions, workshops and Q&A sessions.

This group was initiated by Pete Donnelly and is currently looking for new conveners. Get in touch with Q Community Convener Maria Dorthea Skov if you’re interested or have ideas for activities or events.

This group is convened by Maria Dorthea Skov

Active members

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