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Social Impact Framework Now Live – Apply by 26 August

We’re delighted to share that the Social Impact Framework opportunity is now live!

This Framework has been designed to support the delivery of community-led, preventative services that tackle the wider determinants of health and help improve health equity across our communities.

It aims to make it easier for public sector bodies to partner with organisations like yours – those embedded in local knowledge, lived experience, and collaborative approaches.


Why This Matters

We understand that procurement processes can often feel complicated or time-consuming. That’s why we’ve worked hard to ensure this opportunity is:

✅ Accessible
✅ Proportionate
✅ Aligned with the vital work you’re already doing

We’ve also produced guidance to support you through the application process. You can access that here:
👉 Social Impact Framework Guidance


Who Should Apply?

If your organisation delivers services that make a positive social impact, we strongly encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Eligible services may include (but aren’t limited to):

  • 🌿 Mental health and wellbeing support

  • 💰 Financial inclusion initiatives

  • 🏘️ Supported or independent living services

  • 🌳 Green and community health programmes


How to Apply

All documentation and communication for this opportunity is being managed through Atamis, and there will be no hard copy materials issued.

To access the tender:

  1. Visit the portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

  2. Search using project reference: C371576

📌 Tender Deadline: Monday 26th August 2025 at 12:00 p.m.


Need Help?

If you have any questions or require support, please reach out via the message function on Atamis. We’re here to help.

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Want to share your story and make a difference?

The NHS in Hertfordshire and West Essex is making a short video to help health and care staff better understand how to give older people more choice when it comes to their healthcare options — especially for those who may be living with frailty. For example, some older patients can be taken to hospital and not offered other care options. We want to change that by showing how care can be more personal, more flexible, and closer to home.

This is a great chance to:

  • Tell your story.
  • Explain the importance of shared decision making.
  • Make a real difference to how care is delivered.

We’re looking for people aged 65+ from all walks of life who have recently used NHS services to share their experiences on camera.

We would love to film in a location that works best for you, whether this is in your home or in your local community.

Filming is planned for the last week of May 2025.

Would you like to get involved?

Please email eleanor.turner-moss2@nhs.net by Wednesday 21 May for more information.

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NHS Winter Vaccination Campaign

The NHS and UKHSA have launched their annual national campaign to support the Winter Vaccination programme, which is due to run until mid-December.

Head over to the NHS website for guidance and to book vaccinations: http://www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations

Alternatively, go to the page for your local NHS vaccinations hub:

For West Essex, go to: https://www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk/your-health-and-care/vaccinations/

For Mid and South East Essexhttps://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/vaccination/

For North East Essexhttps://sneevaccine.org.uk/

Author: Niamh Gibson
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