We are pleased to share that booking is now open for the July 2026 Dorset Innovation Hub Community of Practice event. This practical, interactive session will focus on creating posters that effectively communicate key messages and showcase the real impact of...
Following a successful run of screenings and a prestigious win at the Big Syn International Film Festival, the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) film exploring mistrust in health research is now available to watch in full online for the first time. The film -...
We were delighted to launch Dorset VCSA Virtual Exchange Series Four today, focusing on the vital theme of Partnership Through Collaboration. The first webinar in the series featured an insightful session led by Sarah Howard from NHS Dorset. Sarah shared valuable...
NHS Dorset, in partnership with Health Innovation Wessex and Bournemouth University, is pleased to invite stakeholders to an online webinar introducing a new opportunity to co‑produce Personalised Pathways to Healthy Weight for underserved populations across Dorset....
Dorset Council is inviting residents, community organisations, and partners across the voluntary and community sector to help shape Dorset’s ambition to become an Age‑Friendly County. The initiative focuses on ensuring Dorset is a place where people of all ages can...
Colleagues across Poole North, Crane Valley, and Wimborne & Ferndown Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are coming together under Castleman Healthcare to host a Frailty Networking Event on 13 May 2026. This collaborative session will bring together partners from...
The Dorset Innovation Hub is inviting colleagues from across Dorset’s health, care, voluntary and community sectors to join their next Community of Practice learning event: Getting Bid Ready. Taking place on Wednesday 20 May 2026 (13:00–14:00), this free online...
Plants and Minds will be hosting the next Growing Communities Networking event on Monday 11 May at 9.30am, taking place at Cherry Tree Nursery, Northbourne. This month’s session coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week, where the national theme is ACTION. Guest...
The Dorset Carers Partnership Group, a collaboration of local organisations and Councils, is inviting community groups, charities, services and networks across Dorset to get involved in planning and delivering activities for Carers Week 2026. The group works...
A VCSE focused summary document to introduce the release of the Government’s Neighbourhood Health Framework, March 2026 which can be viewed in full here. 1. Overall Summary The Government’s Neighbourhood Health Framework sets out a major national shift in how health...
We're excited to share information about the Dorset Anchor Programme, a new initiative focused on strengthening the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and empowering community-led solutions for health and wellbeing across Dorset. This programme is a vital part of...
The Dorset Health & Wellbeing Board met on 18 March 2026, with a strong focus on prevention, system intelligence and strengthening place‑based partnership across Dorset. The meeting covered performance, strategic development and emerging insights that will shape...
