HIVCA (Hampshire and Isle of Wight VCSE Health and Care Alliance) – A pathway for engagement between the Integrated Care Board, Partnership and System, and the VCSE sector 

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight VCSE Health and Care Alliance (HIVCA) is an emerging collaboration between VCSE organisations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. 

HIVCA’s Mission

Our Mission is to play an active role in the HIoWICS and bring our collective specialist expertise to:

Focus on prevention and early action as well as lasting impact

Creating social value that tackles inequalities that impact on health in our communities

Provide a direct link to communities and their experience of health needs so that solutions are built around them

Demonstrate the value of collaboration and working across and beyond organisational boundaries to bring change

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight VCSE Health and Care Alliance exists to bridge the gap between the NHS and the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, advocating for better integration, and making sure collaboration is at the heart of health and care.

What is a VCSE alliance?

A VCSE alliance is a partnership that brings together Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations to collaborate, share resources, and strengthen their collective voice, particularly with the NHS and Integrated Care Boards.

VCSE organisations play a critical role within local health and care systems both as service providers, in engaging communities and advocates, giving people a voice. Our aim is to promote strong and visible VCSE sector works collaboratively to deliver excellent services aligned to community needs.

The Alliance helps VCSE organisations become active partners within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS) HIOW ICS here By working together, we aim to:

  • Improve the health and wellbeing of people within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
  • Reduce inequalities by ensuring services reach those most in need.
  • Strengthen collaboration between the VCSE sector and the NHS.
  • Influence policy and decision-making at a strategic level.

By fostering partnership and co-production, we ensure that the VCSE sector plays a key role in shaping and delivering health and care services across the region.

Do you want to get involved?

If you’re a VCSE organisation operating anywhere in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, we’d love you to join us.

If you are signed up you will have the opportunity to stand for, and represent HIVCA where your expertise is relevant, to share your opinions, vote and to participate in events. Joining is free, there is no time commitment required, just the opportunity to stay informed and have a say.

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