Join us in February to discuss what early learnings are emerging from bringing local community and voluntary groups into the ICS health ecosystem, what it tells us about trying to change systems and how funders can support health initiatives led by local community groups.

Back in June 2023, we looked at what the introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) could mean for London’s funders and communities. ICSs are a relatively new concept, focused on creating better and more equitable collaboration between the health system, local authorities and civil society.

Now that ICSs have been formalised since July 2022, more understanding and evidence is emerging of how ICSs can function as effective partnerships between NHS organisations, local authorities and voluntary and community organisations. Recent research findings from both New Local and Locality shows community-led initiatives are effective in tackling health inequalities and improving people’s overall health and wellbeing.

For our February insight meeting, we’ll be joined by Oli Clayton, Co-founder of Soda who works with public agencies and civil society to develop more inclusive health initiatives and Sonakshi Anand who leads the Connecting Health Communities programme at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research.

Please note, this event is open exclusively to London Funders members. If you have any questions about our networks or would like to become a member, please email our Membership Manager Nasyah on nasyah.bandoh@londonfunders.org.uk.

London Funders’ February insight meeting: Tackling health inequalities