Policy

Read our statement on recent racist incidents and how local infrastructure organisations can play an important role in tackling this.

Local infrastructure organisations play a vital role in connecting people and communities to local government, health systems, and other statutory services. With the launch of the Civil Society Covenant, the government has taken a step toward resetting that relationship. Here’s what it means for NAVCA members.

New research from DCMS demonstrates the critical role of local infrastructure for the VCS, local government and statutory partners. Local infrastructure organisations are vital actors that enable outcomes of better targeted resources, improved local policymaking, and increased community empowerment and belonging.

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 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.