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A statement from England’s 42 ICS-VCSE Alliances on the 10-Year Health Plan: it's time to accelerate local transformation

A review of patient safety across the health and care system, published in July 2025 addresses concerns about the fragmented landscape of six oversight bodies and the broader functions that underpin quality and safety in care.

Last week, the government published its 10 Year Health Plan. We've summarised the paper from a voluntary sector perspective, with a focus on the key themes relevant to the local VCSE sector and the role of local infrastructure and ICS-VCSE Alliances. We encourage you to share this with your local networks.

System change starts with a mindset shift. If we want to build resilient, community-driven health systems, we must prioritise collaboration over control, empowerment over exclusion, and partnership over paternalism.

With 30% of charities identifying a cyber attack in the past year, cybercrime is a real, growing risk for the voluntary and community sector. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand what cyber insurance covers - and what your organisation can do to prepare. Our trusted partners at Access Insurance have created a helpful guide for NAVCA members, breaking down the essentials of cyber insurance and what to consider when thinking about cover.

We know that going through a quality accreditation process like LIQA is a big decision. It takes time, energy and resources, which can often feel in short supply for local infrastructure organisations. But the benefits are real, and NAVCA is here to support you every step of the way.