Dorset Voluntary & Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) - FREE webinars

25th March 2026

This next Virtual Exchange series focuses on how people and organisations can work better together across our Integrated Care System (ICS).

These three one-hour webinars will explore different aspects of partnership working, information sharing, and accessing support - everyone is welcome.

Webinar 1: From Competition to Collaboration

• Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
• Time: 11:30–12:30
• Location: MS Teams
• Book your free place here

Move away from competition and learn to work as one team. This session explores how the ICS can avoid duplication and support people in a joined-up way. Our guest speaker will highlight overlooked parts of the NHS 10-year plan and introduce new funding approaches and opportunities for VCSE groups.

Webinar 2: Co-Design and Co-Production

• Date: Thursday 21 May 2026 
• Time: 11:30–12:30
• Location: MS Teams
• Book your free place here

Paula is joined by Phil Morgan (Co-lead for Co-Production, Dorset HealthCare) to discuss putting communities at the heart of service delivery. Learn what "good co-production" looks like within Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing Teams and how you and your participants can get involved.

Webinar 3: Partnerships That Deliver (Interactive Workshop)

• Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
• Time: 11:30–12:30
• Location: MS Teams
• Book your free place here

An interactive session exploring what makes partnerships successful, including clear roles and shared goals. We will identify common barriers and work together on practical solutions and small steps you can take immediately to build stronger partnerships across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

Missed their previous sessions? You can catch up on all our past webinars via our YouTube Channel Here.