The recently published 10-Year NHS Plan is committed to the principle of co-designing national health strategies with local charities and community partners. It recognises the input of community-based organisations to make the Plan successful.
Whilst local and national mechanisms of engagement are still being established to facilitate partnership working, community groups may find this set of tools and resources helpful, previously compiled by NHS England. These tools and resources include “Principles of VCS Engagement” and “A framework for addressing practical barriers to integration of VCSE organisations in integrated care systems," among other helpful guides. Read more here.