Dorset’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is a vital part of the health and care landscape – but understanding the evolving structure of the Integrated Care System (ICS) can feel overwhelming. That’s why Dorset VCSA is launching Inside the System, a new three-part webinar series designed to demystify the ICS and build stronger partnerships between statutory bodies and community organisations.
Across the series, we’ll introduce you to the key systems within Dorset’s NHS, Councils, wider Health & Care systems, explain their roles and responsibilities within the system, and explore how the VCSE sector is becoming a recognised equal partner in shaping services and improving health outcomes.
Whether you’re a small grassroots charity or an established community provider, this series will help you understand how to collaborate more effectively with statutory partners — and ensure the voice of your organisation is heard.
Join us and get Inside the System.
🌐 Webinar 1: “Who’s Who in the Dorset ICS: Find out more about our NHS Partners”
Date: 25th September • Time: 15:00-16:00 • Online Event Book here
Join us as we shine a spotlight on the NHS organisations at the heart of Dorset’s Integrated Care System (ICS). This session will introduce the key players and organisations that make up the Dorset Health System. Learn how their roles fit within the ICS structure and how they collaborate to deliver joined-up health and care services.
Ideal for: VCSE organisations keen to understand how to align their services with NHS priorities and unlock partnership opportunities.
🏛️ Webinar 2: “Local Authorities & the ICS: A New Era of Collaboration”
Date: Thursday 23rd October • Time: 11:30-12:30 • Online Event Book here
This session explores the vital role of Dorset Council and BCP Council as statutory partners in the ICS. Discover how local authorities contribute to population health, social care, public health, and community wellbeing — and how the VCSE sector can collaborate more effectively with them.
We’ll cover governance links, integrated commissioning, and opportunities to co-design local services.
Ideal for: VCSE groups working in social care, housing, community support or prevention.
🤝 Webinar 3: “Partnership in Practice: The Role of the Voluntary Sector & System Integration”
Date: 27th November • Time: 11:30-12:30 • Online Event Book here
Neighbourhoods, Clusters, Communities, Place…What do they all mean?
This session is an opportunity to hear about how the VCSE sector fits into the new local map of systems and services. Find out what is being planned and how your organisation can feel apart of the changes that are occurring.
Ideal for: All VCSE organisations looking to understand their place in the ICS and influence future strategy.