This document summarizes discussions from a meeting of the West of England Initiative on September 19, 2018. Representatives from various charitable organizations in the Bristol area presented on their work:
- Paul Kearney of Above & Beyond discussed the charity's support for Bristol's hospitals through equipment, research, and facility improvements.
- Simon Caraffi of St. Peter's Hospice outlined the services and funding sources for their organization, including corporate partnerships and a cycling fundraiser.
- Patricia Greer of the West of England Combined Authority discussed their focus areas including developing a local industrial strategy around strengths in creative/tech sectors and addressing grand challenges around clean growth, mobility, and aging.
- Marvin Rees and
The UK Film Council was established in 2000 by the UK government to support and promote the British film industry. It distributed around £27 million per year from the national lottery to support film production, development, distribution, and exhibition. It worked with regional screen agencies and the BFI. In 2010, the UK Film Council was dismantled and its responsibilities were transferred to the BFI. The BFI now handles film funding in the UK, including distributing lottery money to short filmmakers. Several regional and national funds still exist to support short filmmakers, festivals are also important for promotion.
The UK Film Council was established in 2000 by the UK government to support and promote the British film industry. It distributed around £27 million annually from the national lottery to support film production, development, distribution, and more. It also helped support short filmmakers through several funds totaling nearly £17 million. In 2011, the UK Film Council was dismantled under the new Conservative-led government and its roles and responsibilities were transferred to the British Film Institute (BFI). The BFI now handles film funding in the UK, including £18 million annually for the film fund to support development, production and completion of feature films and shorts. It also oversees the BFI Shorts scheme for short films.
The document summarizes the West of England Initiative event held on March 6th, 2018 at Aerospace Bristol. It included welcome and introduction speeches, an initiative report, updates on Brexit, the West of England LEP Board, industrial strategy, major projects in the region, 5G trials in Bristol, joint planning strategies, Bristol Airport expansion, skills and inclusion, scale-ups, and future initiative meetings. Presenters also discussed Great Western Railway, Bristol Junior Chamber, My Future My Choice, and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
NHS Sustainability Day Road Show Leeds 20164 All of Us
March 26th this year saw over 300 healthcare organisations take action to promote sustainability and increase public health awareness and we are fortunate enough to have the support of; Public Health England, Department of Health, Department for Energy and Climate Change and The Prime Minister, David Cameron. Working with these stakeholders we aim to further develop the links between health and sustainability thus improving economical and health outcomes within the UK.
For the 2016 campaign, beginning in September, and to celebrate our 5th year of the campaign we will be promoting 50kg of carbon. This is effectively promoting what the public and health professionals can do to save 50kg of carbon. This could be achieved through; walking to work, cycling, planting a tree etc.
This document provides a summary of the ERC State of Small Business Britain Conference in 2019. It includes summaries of multiple presentations and sessions at the conference on topics related to small businesses in Britain, including:
- An overview of the state of small businesses based on recent statistics showing declining confidence, entrepreneurial activity, and business profitability.
- A discussion of the UK government's industrial strategy and sector deals to increase productivity in key industries like life sciences, automotive, and construction.
- Presentations on unlocking growth in the creative sector, the challenges facing an automotive SME after 11 years in business, and the future prospects for small businesses in the automotive industry in light of trends in the UK
Sriganeshan Thangarajah presented at the MBA Business Conference 2016 in Greenwich on the topic of austerity. He discussed how austerity, meaning significant budget cuts, has impacted local governments in England. Key facts presented included a 14% reduction in local authority income and a £7.6 billion reduction in central government funding to local authorities between 2010-2015. However, he argued that austerity could force positive changes in local governments, including commercialization efforts to generate new income streams, innovations in public services, and improved efficiencies. If managed properly, austerity may not be simply a "necessary evil" but could help transform local governments for the better.
This document is the annual report and accounts for the Big Lottery Fund for the 2015-2016 financial year. It provides an overview of the Fund's activities over the past year, including awarding over £583 million in grants to 11,779 projects across the UK. It also discusses the Fund's strategic framework of "People in the Lead", which focuses on empowering communities and individuals, and highlights some example projects that have been funded. The report contains information on the Fund's financial performance and governance structures.
The UK Film Council was established in 2000 by the UK government to support and promote the British film industry. It distributed around £27 million per year from the national lottery to support film production, development, distribution, and exhibition. It worked with regional screen agencies and the BFI. In 2010, the UK Film Council was dismantled and its responsibilities were transferred to the BFI. The BFI now handles film funding in the UK, including distributing lottery money to short filmmakers. Several regional and national funds still exist to support short filmmakers, festivals are also important for promotion.
The UK Film Council was established in 2000 by the UK government to support and promote the British film industry. It distributed around £27 million annually from the national lottery to support film production, development, distribution, and more. It also helped support short filmmakers through several funds totaling nearly £17 million. In 2011, the UK Film Council was dismantled under the new Conservative-led government and its roles and responsibilities were transferred to the British Film Institute (BFI). The BFI now handles film funding in the UK, including £18 million annually for the film fund to support development, production and completion of feature films and shorts. It also oversees the BFI Shorts scheme for short films.
The document summarizes the West of England Initiative event held on March 6th, 2018 at Aerospace Bristol. It included welcome and introduction speeches, an initiative report, updates on Brexit, the West of England LEP Board, industrial strategy, major projects in the region, 5G trials in Bristol, joint planning strategies, Bristol Airport expansion, skills and inclusion, scale-ups, and future initiative meetings. Presenters also discussed Great Western Railway, Bristol Junior Chamber, My Future My Choice, and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
NHS Sustainability Day Road Show Leeds 20164 All of Us
March 26th this year saw over 300 healthcare organisations take action to promote sustainability and increase public health awareness and we are fortunate enough to have the support of; Public Health England, Department of Health, Department for Energy and Climate Change and The Prime Minister, David Cameron. Working with these stakeholders we aim to further develop the links between health and sustainability thus improving economical and health outcomes within the UK.
For the 2016 campaign, beginning in September, and to celebrate our 5th year of the campaign we will be promoting 50kg of carbon. This is effectively promoting what the public and health professionals can do to save 50kg of carbon. This could be achieved through; walking to work, cycling, planting a tree etc.
This document provides a summary of the ERC State of Small Business Britain Conference in 2019. It includes summaries of multiple presentations and sessions at the conference on topics related to small businesses in Britain, including:
- An overview of the state of small businesses based on recent statistics showing declining confidence, entrepreneurial activity, and business profitability.
- A discussion of the UK government's industrial strategy and sector deals to increase productivity in key industries like life sciences, automotive, and construction.
- Presentations on unlocking growth in the creative sector, the challenges facing an automotive SME after 11 years in business, and the future prospects for small businesses in the automotive industry in light of trends in the UK
Sriganeshan Thangarajah presented at the MBA Business Conference 2016 in Greenwich on the topic of austerity. He discussed how austerity, meaning significant budget cuts, has impacted local governments in England. Key facts presented included a 14% reduction in local authority income and a £7.6 billion reduction in central government funding to local authorities between 2010-2015. However, he argued that austerity could force positive changes in local governments, including commercialization efforts to generate new income streams, innovations in public services, and improved efficiencies. If managed properly, austerity may not be simply a "necessary evil" but could help transform local governments for the better.
This document is the annual report and accounts for the Big Lottery Fund for the 2015-2016 financial year. It provides an overview of the Fund's activities over the past year, including awarding over £583 million in grants to 11,779 projects across the UK. It also discusses the Fund's strategic framework of "People in the Lead", which focuses on empowering communities and individuals, and highlights some example projects that have been funded. The report contains information on the Fund's financial performance and governance structures.
NHS and Liverpool structures, priorities and commissioning workshopInnovation Agency
Presentations at the NHS and Liverpool structures, priorities and commissioning workshop on Tuesday 11 September at The Accelerator Building, Liverpool
- Smart cities aim to use technology to address urban challenges and improve lives, but funding smart city initiatives is difficult, especially wider deployments beyond pilots.
- The cities of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire are facing significant budget cuts and require savings of over £100 million by 2020, with most spending going to health and social care.
- "Aspirin" solutions like smart street lighting can ease budgetary pain with proven energy savings, while "vitamin" solutions to stimulate growth currently lack funding sources.
- New funding and business models are needed to scale up smart cities and help fund "vitamin" solutions through approaches like capital funding, collaboration, and attracting private sector investment.
From earlier today: our third guest speaker #CCRI2015 Joy Carey of f3 discusses good food; a resilient food plan; and how to educate and engage people in current food-related debates.
This document summarizes the Better Bristol Crowdfunding Campaign. It provides information on crowdfunding types like equity, lending, rewards, and community shares. It then discusses how the Better Bristol campaign worked, delivering coaching to projects and hosting workshops. The campaign raised over £174,000 from 28 projects and provided benefits like marketing, validation of ideas, and advocates for the projects. A case study on Leeds Bread is also mentioned.
This document summarizes an event about working in Europe and beyond. It includes:
- An agenda for the event with presentations on recruiting in Europe and investing in the UK life sciences sector.
- A discussion on how UK Trade & Investment can help businesses invest and grow in the UK, focusing on the life sciences industry.
- Comments from various speakers on topics like sourcing talent, challenges in recruiting, and ensuring international contractor compliance.
Powerpoint slides for Bryson Annual Conference Oct 2013Bryson25
This document provides a summary of Bryson Charitable Group's annual conference. It discusses Bryson's social and economic impact over the last 5 years, including jobs created, homes insulated, and other services provided. The conference featured presentations on social enterprise and how it can create jobs, as well as discussions about accessing social investment through intermediaries like Big Society Capital. Overall, the document outlines Bryson's significant contributions and discusses how social enterprises can grow their impact through attracting social investment.
City Region Food Systems : Reflections from BristolExternalEvents
The document summarizes Bristol's process for developing a sustainable food system plan. It describes how Bristol conducted a baseline assessment of its food system, identified 8 key areas to address, defined a vision and objectives. Bristol then published indicators reports, gathered evidence of progress, and developed a 3-year action plan with stakeholder input on outcomes and indicators. The process helped Bristol understand its food system, inform its food plan, and consider feasible outcomes and indicators to track progress. The document also provides examples of Bristol's baseline indicators, objectives, and challenges in refining its action plan and measuring impact with limited resources.
Bristol Energy is a new municipal energy company owned by Bristol City Council that aims to be a "Force for Social Good". In its first 6 months, Bristol Energy has grown to supply almost 10,000 households with gas and electricity. It has launched marketing campaigns to raise brand awareness in Bristol and beyond. Bristol Energy plans to reinvest its profits in the local community through initiatives to help vulnerable customers and promote renewable energy. The company aims to continue growing its customer base in a sustainable way while providing fair prices and excellent customer service.
NHS Sustainability and the Impact of Covid19 Virtual Conference4 All of Us
This virtual conference examined the impact Covid19 will have on sustainability within the NHS and wider healthcare field. We explored the solutions already being adopted by the NHS to combat carbon emissions whilst addressing how the ramifications of Coronavirus may impact sustainable methods.
The conference provided the opportunity for NHS Trusts to discuss their concerns, ideas and plans around embedding sustainable development with fellow peers. Topics that were discussed on the day included:
How will Procurement be impacted by the virus?
Will Infection Prevention Control stop carbon reduction initiatives?
How important will sustainable transport be in a Covid19 society?
How do you maintain environmental behaviours whilst dealing with Covid19?
How will the virus impact spending in the NHS?
This document outlines draft priorities for the Leeds City Region Local Industrial Strategy. It summarizes the region's economy, strengths, and challenges like its productivity gap compared to the UK average. The priorities identified to address in the strategy include supporting businesses and innovation, building on the healthcare sector, environmental sustainability, developing skills, and creating healthy communities where everyone can reach their potential.
NHS Sustainability Day Liverpool CCG Road Show4 All of Us
Sustainability was on the menu once again as the Road show cycled it’s way to the North-West and arrived in Liverpool to a warm welcome. Delegates from across the city and throughout the North-West were on hand to participate in an inspiring day of presentations, knowledge sharing and motivation.
Sarah Dewar and Professor Maureen Williams, Deputy Chair NHS Liverpool CCG were on hand to deliver inspirational sessions focusing on debate, action and good practice. Delegates entering the event were asked to jot down what they wanted to take away from the day via post it notes which were then displayed on the entrance to the venue. Postcards were also handed out with delegates tasked with writing down what they will do on NHS Sustainability Day.
The morning session kick-started with Fiona Daly, Environmental Manager at Barts Health, discussing Sustainability Day on March 27th 2014. Fiona was followed by Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, University of Liverpool who spoke passionately on the city and the important role sustainability can play in improving healthcare and supporting the people of Liverpool. The morning session also saw presentations from Dr Tim Ballard, Vice-Chair of the RCGP who was on hand to address the role sustainability can play in general practice and supporting commissioning of health services.
The mid-morning session saw best-practice examples on a wide range of areas including waste and water. Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust were on hand to discuss their work with Carillion around the new development in the city.
The afternoon discussions saw delegates interacting with each other to identify solutions to the challenges they face around sustainable development. The day concluded with delegates outlining their promises via the postcards distributed earlier in the day.
It is these promises which will ensure NHS Sustainability Day 2014 is a success and the weight of expectation amongst the Liverpool delegates was high. Many of them leaving the venue inspired, motivated and enthused. It is through this motivation that the NHS has a chance to deliver huge change in the next few years via sustainable practice and with inspiration such as that seen in Liverpool we think the future is looking bright!
West of England Initiative Meeting - 18th September 2019Business West
At the end of a busy summer our September meeting of the Initiative focussed on the region’s visitor economy.
Held at one the region’s major attractions, Bristol Zoo Gardens, over 120 Initiative members and invited guests heard from speakers including Mayor Tim Bowles, John Hirst, Dr Justin Morris and Nick Hounsfield about the prospects and challenges for the visitor economy.
As a co-founder of the city region’s destination marketing organisation (DMO), Destination Bristol, the Initiative has long understood the value of the visitor economy said President Richard Bonner, as he set the scene for this quarter’s meeting.
The document summarizes the impact of government public sector cuts on Blackburn with Darwen. It discusses cuts of £48 million over four years for the local council, including £29 million next year alone. This will require cuts to council services and tough choices about priorities. The Care Trust Plus will also need savings of over £6 million in 2011/12 and similar amounts in future years to deal with limited funding increases. Residents will be consulted through meetings, surveys and an online tool to provide input on budget cuts.
NHS sustainability day london roadshow october 2017Scott Buckler
Here are the key differences:
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers broadly to a company's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for how its actions affect wider society and the environment.
- Corporate Social Investment (CSI) refers specifically to targeted investments and partnerships that are designed to purposefully create social value and impact in communities, in addition to generating business value for the company.
- CSR initiatives are often more general programs and policies around ethics, values and sustainability. CSI initiatives have explicit social or environmental goals and metrics to measure outcomes and impact.
- CSI aims to align a company's social/environmental strategy with its core business goals through investments that create both social value and financial return for the company
The UK Ophthalmology Alliance – practical support and national engagement for...KatieRCN
The UK Ophthalmology Alliance provides support and engagement for eye care professionals across the UK. It aims to improve collaboration between organizations and find national solutions to issues like workforce shortages and capacity issues more quickly. The UKOA hosts quarterly meetings and regional sharing sessions to discuss best practices. It also works on initiatives like developing standardized clinical packs and advocating for procurement improvements to reduce costs. The UKOA survey found innovative roles for nurses, optometrists and orthoptists in both outpatient and procedural areas, but the specific roles and remuneration varied between professional groups. The UKOA is working to clarify terminology around expanded, advanced and extended practice roles.
The document discusses the Western Gateway Partnership, which spans two countries and includes eight cities and three city regions totaling 4.4 million people. It outlines opportunities like innovation clusters and challenges like productivity and export gaps. The partnership's mission is to add £34 billion to the economy, attract £4 billion in investment and exports, decarbonize the economy, connect communities, and unlock innovation through collaboration between business, research, and government to create greener, fairer growth. Specific initiatives discussed include developing the Severn Edge site, a strategic rail vision, and a hydrogen ecosystem. The West of England Combined Authority and its plan to tackle climate change, develop sustainable transport, create affordable housing, and secure jobs are also summarized
JIT is a strategic partnership between the Scottish Government and other organizations to improve health and social care. The document discusses research on Men's Sheds in Scotland, which have rapidly expanded from 6 in 2013 to 49 currently. The research found that Men's Sheds were supported by knowledge of local needs, the skills of local men, and flexibility from supporting groups. Ensuring community ownership and sustainability requires transferring knowledge while being flexible to local context.
City Deals are a new approach in Australia to develop policy and investment across all levels of government, private sector, and community to address local challenges and maximize opportunities. The key aspects of City Deals according to Australian policy documents are to focus on economic growth, jobs, housing affordability, and environment through coordinated investment. City Deals aim to prioritize projects that improve accessibility, agglomeration, amenities, and sustainability. International experience shows that City Deals in the UK direct infrastructure spending to boost productivity, employment, and growth by setting economic metrics and allowing regions to benefit from exceeding targets.
The document summarizes the role and activities of Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) in the UK. It discusses how AHSNs act as catalysts and connectors to spread healthcare innovations, improve health outcomes, and generate economic growth. It provides examples of innovations that have benefited from AHSN support and been adopted in the NHS. It also outlines goals and initiatives around building partnerships across health and social care systems and supporting life sciences industry and innovation infrastructure.
Bristol & West of England Initiative Achievements 2019Business West
In 2019, Bristol saw the launch of several new transport and business initiatives, the opening of major new projects, and ongoing work to address issues like climate change, sustainability, and holiday hunger. Key events included the start of the Metrobus M1 route in January, the launch of the Bristol One City Plan and Business West's Mental Health Hub in February, and major trade missions, conferences, and visits throughout the year focused on economic development, technology, housing, and the future of the city.
Business West's Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) focused on the upcoming changes in GDPR and its impact on the region's businesses, this presentation displays the survey's findings.
NHS and Liverpool structures, priorities and commissioning workshopInnovation Agency
Presentations at the NHS and Liverpool structures, priorities and commissioning workshop on Tuesday 11 September at The Accelerator Building, Liverpool
- Smart cities aim to use technology to address urban challenges and improve lives, but funding smart city initiatives is difficult, especially wider deployments beyond pilots.
- The cities of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire are facing significant budget cuts and require savings of over £100 million by 2020, with most spending going to health and social care.
- "Aspirin" solutions like smart street lighting can ease budgetary pain with proven energy savings, while "vitamin" solutions to stimulate growth currently lack funding sources.
- New funding and business models are needed to scale up smart cities and help fund "vitamin" solutions through approaches like capital funding, collaboration, and attracting private sector investment.
From earlier today: our third guest speaker #CCRI2015 Joy Carey of f3 discusses good food; a resilient food plan; and how to educate and engage people in current food-related debates.
This document summarizes the Better Bristol Crowdfunding Campaign. It provides information on crowdfunding types like equity, lending, rewards, and community shares. It then discusses how the Better Bristol campaign worked, delivering coaching to projects and hosting workshops. The campaign raised over £174,000 from 28 projects and provided benefits like marketing, validation of ideas, and advocates for the projects. A case study on Leeds Bread is also mentioned.
This document summarizes an event about working in Europe and beyond. It includes:
- An agenda for the event with presentations on recruiting in Europe and investing in the UK life sciences sector.
- A discussion on how UK Trade & Investment can help businesses invest and grow in the UK, focusing on the life sciences industry.
- Comments from various speakers on topics like sourcing talent, challenges in recruiting, and ensuring international contractor compliance.
Powerpoint slides for Bryson Annual Conference Oct 2013Bryson25
This document provides a summary of Bryson Charitable Group's annual conference. It discusses Bryson's social and economic impact over the last 5 years, including jobs created, homes insulated, and other services provided. The conference featured presentations on social enterprise and how it can create jobs, as well as discussions about accessing social investment through intermediaries like Big Society Capital. Overall, the document outlines Bryson's significant contributions and discusses how social enterprises can grow their impact through attracting social investment.
City Region Food Systems : Reflections from BristolExternalEvents
The document summarizes Bristol's process for developing a sustainable food system plan. It describes how Bristol conducted a baseline assessment of its food system, identified 8 key areas to address, defined a vision and objectives. Bristol then published indicators reports, gathered evidence of progress, and developed a 3-year action plan with stakeholder input on outcomes and indicators. The process helped Bristol understand its food system, inform its food plan, and consider feasible outcomes and indicators to track progress. The document also provides examples of Bristol's baseline indicators, objectives, and challenges in refining its action plan and measuring impact with limited resources.
Bristol Energy is a new municipal energy company owned by Bristol City Council that aims to be a "Force for Social Good". In its first 6 months, Bristol Energy has grown to supply almost 10,000 households with gas and electricity. It has launched marketing campaigns to raise brand awareness in Bristol and beyond. Bristol Energy plans to reinvest its profits in the local community through initiatives to help vulnerable customers and promote renewable energy. The company aims to continue growing its customer base in a sustainable way while providing fair prices and excellent customer service.
NHS Sustainability and the Impact of Covid19 Virtual Conference4 All of Us
This virtual conference examined the impact Covid19 will have on sustainability within the NHS and wider healthcare field. We explored the solutions already being adopted by the NHS to combat carbon emissions whilst addressing how the ramifications of Coronavirus may impact sustainable methods.
The conference provided the opportunity for NHS Trusts to discuss their concerns, ideas and plans around embedding sustainable development with fellow peers. Topics that were discussed on the day included:
How will Procurement be impacted by the virus?
Will Infection Prevention Control stop carbon reduction initiatives?
How important will sustainable transport be in a Covid19 society?
How do you maintain environmental behaviours whilst dealing with Covid19?
How will the virus impact spending in the NHS?
This document outlines draft priorities for the Leeds City Region Local Industrial Strategy. It summarizes the region's economy, strengths, and challenges like its productivity gap compared to the UK average. The priorities identified to address in the strategy include supporting businesses and innovation, building on the healthcare sector, environmental sustainability, developing skills, and creating healthy communities where everyone can reach their potential.
NHS Sustainability Day Liverpool CCG Road Show4 All of Us
Sustainability was on the menu once again as the Road show cycled it’s way to the North-West and arrived in Liverpool to a warm welcome. Delegates from across the city and throughout the North-West were on hand to participate in an inspiring day of presentations, knowledge sharing and motivation.
Sarah Dewar and Professor Maureen Williams, Deputy Chair NHS Liverpool CCG were on hand to deliver inspirational sessions focusing on debate, action and good practice. Delegates entering the event were asked to jot down what they wanted to take away from the day via post it notes which were then displayed on the entrance to the venue. Postcards were also handed out with delegates tasked with writing down what they will do on NHS Sustainability Day.
The morning session kick-started with Fiona Daly, Environmental Manager at Barts Health, discussing Sustainability Day on March 27th 2014. Fiona was followed by Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, University of Liverpool who spoke passionately on the city and the important role sustainability can play in improving healthcare and supporting the people of Liverpool. The morning session also saw presentations from Dr Tim Ballard, Vice-Chair of the RCGP who was on hand to address the role sustainability can play in general practice and supporting commissioning of health services.
The mid-morning session saw best-practice examples on a wide range of areas including waste and water. Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust were on hand to discuss their work with Carillion around the new development in the city.
The afternoon discussions saw delegates interacting with each other to identify solutions to the challenges they face around sustainable development. The day concluded with delegates outlining their promises via the postcards distributed earlier in the day.
It is these promises which will ensure NHS Sustainability Day 2014 is a success and the weight of expectation amongst the Liverpool delegates was high. Many of them leaving the venue inspired, motivated and enthused. It is through this motivation that the NHS has a chance to deliver huge change in the next few years via sustainable practice and with inspiration such as that seen in Liverpool we think the future is looking bright!
West of England Initiative Meeting - 18th September 2019Business West
At the end of a busy summer our September meeting of the Initiative focussed on the region’s visitor economy.
Held at one the region’s major attractions, Bristol Zoo Gardens, over 120 Initiative members and invited guests heard from speakers including Mayor Tim Bowles, John Hirst, Dr Justin Morris and Nick Hounsfield about the prospects and challenges for the visitor economy.
As a co-founder of the city region’s destination marketing organisation (DMO), Destination Bristol, the Initiative has long understood the value of the visitor economy said President Richard Bonner, as he set the scene for this quarter’s meeting.
The document summarizes the impact of government public sector cuts on Blackburn with Darwen. It discusses cuts of £48 million over four years for the local council, including £29 million next year alone. This will require cuts to council services and tough choices about priorities. The Care Trust Plus will also need savings of over £6 million in 2011/12 and similar amounts in future years to deal with limited funding increases. Residents will be consulted through meetings, surveys and an online tool to provide input on budget cuts.
NHS sustainability day london roadshow october 2017Scott Buckler
Here are the key differences:
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers broadly to a company's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for how its actions affect wider society and the environment.
- Corporate Social Investment (CSI) refers specifically to targeted investments and partnerships that are designed to purposefully create social value and impact in communities, in addition to generating business value for the company.
- CSR initiatives are often more general programs and policies around ethics, values and sustainability. CSI initiatives have explicit social or environmental goals and metrics to measure outcomes and impact.
- CSI aims to align a company's social/environmental strategy with its core business goals through investments that create both social value and financial return for the company
The UK Ophthalmology Alliance – practical support and national engagement for...KatieRCN
The UK Ophthalmology Alliance provides support and engagement for eye care professionals across the UK. It aims to improve collaboration between organizations and find national solutions to issues like workforce shortages and capacity issues more quickly. The UKOA hosts quarterly meetings and regional sharing sessions to discuss best practices. It also works on initiatives like developing standardized clinical packs and advocating for procurement improvements to reduce costs. The UKOA survey found innovative roles for nurses, optometrists and orthoptists in both outpatient and procedural areas, but the specific roles and remuneration varied between professional groups. The UKOA is working to clarify terminology around expanded, advanced and extended practice roles.
The document discusses the Western Gateway Partnership, which spans two countries and includes eight cities and three city regions totaling 4.4 million people. It outlines opportunities like innovation clusters and challenges like productivity and export gaps. The partnership's mission is to add £34 billion to the economy, attract £4 billion in investment and exports, decarbonize the economy, connect communities, and unlock innovation through collaboration between business, research, and government to create greener, fairer growth. Specific initiatives discussed include developing the Severn Edge site, a strategic rail vision, and a hydrogen ecosystem. The West of England Combined Authority and its plan to tackle climate change, develop sustainable transport, create affordable housing, and secure jobs are also summarized
JIT is a strategic partnership between the Scottish Government and other organizations to improve health and social care. The document discusses research on Men's Sheds in Scotland, which have rapidly expanded from 6 in 2013 to 49 currently. The research found that Men's Sheds were supported by knowledge of local needs, the skills of local men, and flexibility from supporting groups. Ensuring community ownership and sustainability requires transferring knowledge while being flexible to local context.
City Deals are a new approach in Australia to develop policy and investment across all levels of government, private sector, and community to address local challenges and maximize opportunities. The key aspects of City Deals according to Australian policy documents are to focus on economic growth, jobs, housing affordability, and environment through coordinated investment. City Deals aim to prioritize projects that improve accessibility, agglomeration, amenities, and sustainability. International experience shows that City Deals in the UK direct infrastructure spending to boost productivity, employment, and growth by setting economic metrics and allowing regions to benefit from exceeding targets.
The document summarizes the role and activities of Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) in the UK. It discusses how AHSNs act as catalysts and connectors to spread healthcare innovations, improve health outcomes, and generate economic growth. It provides examples of innovations that have benefited from AHSN support and been adopted in the NHS. It also outlines goals and initiatives around building partnerships across health and social care systems and supporting life sciences industry and innovation infrastructure.
Bristol & West of England Initiative Achievements 2019Business West
In 2019, Bristol saw the launch of several new transport and business initiatives, the opening of major new projects, and ongoing work to address issues like climate change, sustainability, and holiday hunger. Key events included the start of the Metrobus M1 route in January, the launch of the Bristol One City Plan and Business West's Mental Health Hub in February, and major trade missions, conferences, and visits throughout the year focused on economic development, technology, housing, and the future of the city.
Business West's Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) focused on the upcoming changes in GDPR and its impact on the region's businesses, this presentation displays the survey's findings.
Gloucestershire Chamber Breakfast 24 Jan 2018Business West
Ian Mean from Business West and Stewart Barnes from QuoLux spoke at a Gloucestershire Chamber networking breakfast on strategies for business growth. Stewart Barnes is the Managing Director of QuoLux, which specializes in developing leadership skills and improving business productivity and profitability. He discussed four tools for business success in 2018: developing a clear business plan, using a strategic planning process to gain competitive advantages, implementing a marketing planning process, and using a perceptions map to assess strengths and weaknesses across key business areas. The event provided business owners with practical guidance on setting goals, reviewing their situation, and formulating and monitoring strategies for growth.
Social media advertising slides Bristol Nov 17Business West
This document provides an overview of using social media advertising to find new overseas customers. It discusses understanding target audiences and where they interact online, creating targeted ads on different social media platforms, and setting budgets and schedules for social media campaigns. The presentation includes exercises for attendees to develop persona profiles and example ad campaigns. Tips are provided for localization, trust factors, and measuring performance of international marketing efforts on social media.
Social Medai Advertising to find New Overseas CustomersBusiness West
This document summarizes a presentation about using social media advertising to find new overseas customers. The presentation covers:
- Understanding different audience segments, platforms, and developing an internationalization strategy.
- Case studies of using different social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and developing localized content.
- Best practices for social media campaigns including defining goals, targeting the right audiences, and different ad types.
- Exercises where attendees build personas and develop message propositions for different audience segments.
This document provides information about exporting to the United States and support available from UK Export Finance. It discusses UKEF's mission to support UK exports, their various export finance products and eligibility. Specific topics covered include methods of international payment, UKEF export schemes, reducing liability risks, and case studies. The document aims to help UK businesses expand into the US market.
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and Eurostars Proposal DevelopmentBusiness West
The document summarizes a presentation given on July 20th in Bristol on writing successful proposals for the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and Eurostars funding programs. The agenda included an introduction to the Enterprise Europe Network, a discussion of how to write proposals to convince evaluators to invest in a business, and one-on-one meetings between attendees and evaluators/advisers. The presentation then focused on how to describe a business idea in the proposal, emphasizing clear communication of what is offered, market opportunities, value chain, and delivery approach. It stressed the need to tell a coherent story through a proposal and ensure consistency across technology description, objectives, work plan, and other elements.
Accessing European Research & Innovation FundingBusiness West
This document provides an agenda and information for a workshop on accessing European research and innovation funding held in Bristol on July 20th. The agenda includes presentations on the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument, Eurostars funding program, and financial implications of receiving funding. There will also be a presentation from the National Composites Centre about their facilities and support for SMEs. The workshop aims to help SMEs understand available EU funding opportunities and how to successfully apply.
International Web Optimisation and LocalisationBusiness West
This workshops was delivered to delegates in Truro by Nigel Barker on 6th July 2017 to help focus their international websites and help them to engage with relevant audiences.
The three little P's of Digital Marketing Business West
A presentation delivered to local Chambers of Commerce in Cornwall by Nigel Barker, International Trade Digital Marketing and eCommerce adviser for DIT and Business West.
Food and Drink Social Media workshop - presentation and exercises, BristolBusiness West
Slides from the Food and Drink Social Media Workshop aimed at businesses looking to develop new relationships and gain new customers in overseas markets.
New Zealand is an island nation similar in size to the UK with a population of 4.6 million people mostly of UK origin. The economy is in good health with moderate growth and few rules and regulations. Opportunities exist in reconstruction from earthquakes, infrastructure upgrades, oil and gas development, food and drink processing, agritech, marine industries, and renewable energy for Pacific islands. The UKTI office in Auckland can provide help and advice for businesses interested in opportunities in New Zealand.
Doing business in Australia can be successful if companies do their homework on the market and cultural factors. Some key points:
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This document discusses the successes and challenges of exporting cheese and dairy products worldwide. It begins by outlining how Lye Cross Farm appointed an international trade consultant and employed full-time export staff to commit to exporting. Their successes included building trust and relationships in South Korea, as well as pan-European opportunities. However, they also faced failures such as spreading resources too thinly and unpaid traders in the Middle East. Regulatory burdens and the Russian ban on food imports also created challenges for exporting dairy.
This document contains the agenda for a conference on growing dairy exports from the South West. The agenda includes presentations on successfully exporting cheese and dairy worldwide, a global review on demand for British dairy, and exporting to specific markets like France and China. There will also be a question and answer session. The document provides details on the topics that will be covered in each presentation, including discussions of successes and challenges in the dairy export industry. It also contains slides from some of the presentations, with information on trade figures, top export markets, and upcoming trade events.
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The document discusses UK dairy export trends and opportunities. It finds that dairy exports have increased in value by 70% over the last 3 years and volumes exported outside the EU have doubled in the last 5 years. Key markets driving growth include Asia, North America, and Latin America. The EU remains important, with Ireland as the top destination. Upcoming trade fairs and export support initiatives aim to further boost dairy exports.
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1. Wednesday 19 September 2018
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | Bristol
THE WEST OF ENGLAND INITIATIVE MEETING
2. Wednesday 19 September 2018
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | Bristol
Paul Kearney
Chief Executive Officer, Above & Beyond
THE WEST OF ENGLAND INITIATIVE MEETING
3.
4. Bristol’s hospital charity
★ Bristol Royal Infirmary
★ Royal Hospital for Children
★ St. Michael’s Hospital – NICU
★ Haematology & Oncology Centre
★ Bristol Heart Institute
★ Eye Hospital
★ Dental Hospital
★ South Bristol Community Hospital
★ Central Heath Clinic
5. ★ State-of-the-art equipment
★ Innovative research
★ Improve hospital environment
★ Latest training & development
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Our aim is to make a difference to every patient and every condition.
Raise funds for projects beyond
the NHS budget…
11. Thank you for caring….
Supporting Bristol’s Hospitals
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As a local charity we can only do what we do -
thanks to the generosity of local people from
across our community. With your support we can
ensure that patients like Amy and Eve receive the
best care possible.
Thank you.
12. Wednesday 19 September 2018
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | Bristol
Simon Caraffi
Chief Executive Officer, St Peter’s Hospice
THE WEST OF ENGLAND INITIATIVE MEETING
13.
14. Services provided in 2017/18
Year 2017/18
New referrals 2,474
Community Nurse visits 8,145
Inpatient Unit bed days 3,828
Hospice at Home care hours 19,469
Day Hospice attendance 2,386
Advice Line calls 4,473
15. • FY 17/18 turnover £18m
• Cost of patient care £7.8m; £6m
from charitable funds.
• Employ 420 paid staff
• 52 shops. Gross sales £7.6m in
2017/18
• Like spending locally when possible
19. • First Tour de Bristol held in 2014
– 350 riders
• 2018 – 1000 riders sold-out
event. £128k raised in 2018
• 2019 event on Sat 6 April –
register now – corporate teams
welcome
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21.
22. Wednesday 19 September 2018
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | Bristol
Patricia Greer
Chief Executive Officer, West of England Combined Authority
& Local Enterprise Partnership
THE WEST OF ENGLAND INITIATIVE MEETING
24. OVERVIEW
West of England LEP – covers four authority areas
– Set up in 2011 to enable economic growth
– City Deal Funding (Economic Development Fund) and Local Growth Fund
– First round of Local Growth Funds 2014
– Regional work on Joint Spatial Plan and Joint Transport Plan
– Devolution deal 2016
West of England Combined Authority (WECA) – covers 3 authority areas
– Devolution deal with Government - £1 billion over 20 years
– New powers and funding transferred to the region
– New governance and organisation established
– Regional Mayor elected May 2017
25. ADDITIONAL MONEY SECURED BY WECA
Business Rates Retention pilot has delivered £16m per year
£80M from DfT to invest in transport over 3 years
£5M from DCMS to trial superfast 5G networks in Bristol and Bath
£4m from DWP to fund our skills programme, Future Bright
£3M over 3 years to progress housing development and attract additional funding
(£330M bid with Government)
An additional £3M to run the Combined Authority over 3 years
27. LOCAL INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
West of England announced as a part of Wave 2 local industrial strategies
Strategy purpose to identify opportunities to unlock clean and inclusive growth in a
region and in the wider economy
Will inform WECA/LEP priorities and Government spending review and allocations
of shared prosperity fund
Co-creation by WECA and its authorities, the LEP and business community and
Government
Requirement for strong evidenced based led strategy
28. NATIONAL CONTEXT
Business environment
Place
Foundations of Productivity
Ideas
People
Infrastructure
Grand Challenges
Expectation of Local Industrial Strategies
AI and big data
Future of mobility
The 2017 industrial strategy white paper set out:
Ageing population
Clean growth
29. GRAND CHALLENGES: MISSIONS
AI and Big Data: Use data, Artificial Intelligence and innovation to transform the
prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases by 2030.
Clean Growth: At least halve the energy use of new buildings by 2030.
Future of Mobility: Put the UK at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of zero
emission vehicles, with all new cars and vans effectively zero emission by 2040.
Ageing population: Ensure that people can enjoy at least 5 extra healthy, independent
years of life by 2035, while narrowing the gap between the experience of the richest and
poorest.
30. THREE ELEMENTS TO OUR APPROACH
1. Overarching analysis of strengths and challenges
SWOT analysis / Geographical reach / Sector analysis
2. Creative collisions hypothesis
Diverse economic base and geographical size facilitates interaction between
sectors
Interface between traditional industries and creative, digital and tech industries
drives innovation
3. Grand challenges
Opportunities for the region?
32. HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED
Attend our events and workshops - launch event on Friday 21 September, sign up via
Eventbrite.
Visit westofengland-ca.gov.uk/westrategy to sign up for the grand challenge workshops
and/or on line questions and discussions
Email us at Strategy@westofengland-ca.gov.uk if you have any specific feedback, ideas or
thoughts that you want to share.
Sign up to our newsletter, which will be circulated after each workshop and will keep you
informed of the ongoing discussions.
33. Wednesday 19 September 2018
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | Bristol
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
Andy Street, Chair, City Funds
Sue Turner, Board Member, City Funds
THE WEST OF ENGLAND INITIATIVE MEETING
34.
35. March 2018
City Funds Collaboration
agreement signed
at City Funds breakfast
meeting
39. No child goes hungry in our city
• 26,000 children in Bristol live in poverty
• 1 in 5 children in our city live in poverty and rely on free school meals
• In some wards, like Lawrence Hill, more than half the children live in poverty
• Obesity and poor nutrition threaten children’s health now and in the future
• 73% of parents on low incomes say they can’t always afford to feed their children during school
holidays
• 41% of parents in low-income families have skipped meals during holidays so that their children
could eat
40. September 2018 Food experts from across the City scoping out the focus for No Child Goes Hungry
43. Wednesday 19 September 2018
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | Bristol
THE WEST OF ENGLAND INITIATIVE MEETING
Editor's Notes
We are the official charity for Bristol City Centre Hospitals. We were founded in 1974 and support any outstanding Trust as rated by CQC, one of only 6 in the country. Under our banner of UH Bristol comes these 9 hospitals.
Over 850,000 patients come through our doors every year, which is enough to fill Ashton Gate 34 times over.
You don’t really get a chance to say whether you want to be in hospital or not and they will sadly touch the lives of all of us at some point and when that time comes we want to ensure that everyone receives the best treatment and care, in the best possible surroundings.
Over the last 44 years Above and Beyond has raised over 100 million pounds for our city centre hospitals.
I’m sure you’re probably thinking, but that’s what the NHS is for. And it is… they fund the necessities for the hospital. But what we do is go Above & Beyond what the NHS can provide so the hospitals are the best they possibly can be for all of its patients.
Our fundraising falls into 4 categories – State of the art equipment, Innovative Research, Improving the Hospital Environment and the latest training and development
Innovative Research
This, very clever man, is Dr Amit Bahl who will be leading on these two prostate cancer research projects. One of which is a state-of-the-art robotics project in partnership with UWE. Robotics are at the forefront of medical research and this ‘Robo-Therapy Project’ will deliver precise, targeted radiotherapy for prostate cancer to maximise radiation dose to tumours and minimise exposure to the rest of the body. Meaning that men spend less time in hospital and recover quicker. This is ground breaking stuff and we’re so proud to be part of it.
Innovative research is a great area as the impacts are so far reaching. It doesn’t just help Bristolians or even people in Britain. It’s international research that changes healthcare in the world. For every £1 we contribute to medical research projects £16 is granted by larger research projects.
We support projects that transform our hospitals creating the modern, welcoming, and spacious care surroundings that we all deserve and would want for our loved ones.
Pictured is South Bristol Community Hospital in Hengrove, we supported this project with a grant of over £500,000.
The Bristol Heart Institute, is a regional specliast hospital which treats over 40,000 patients every year. They perform over 7,291 operations and procedures every year along with a further 17,000 scans.
I hope that you will have all heard of our Bristol to Paris bike ride, a 470km ride which has raised over £500,000 for our Bristol Hospitals with projects such as the refurbishment of our Children’s Hospital’s neuro rehabilitation unit. Last year’s riders fundraised for St Michaels’ Featal Medicine Unit. Tim Overton and Mark Denbow on the left are consultants on the unit and they perform operations on babies whilst they’re still in the womb. We raised funds for a new Ultra Sound Scanner so Tim and his team can get clearer pictures of the babies, enabling them to perform more advanced and life saving operations. Tim performed a life saving operation on Finbar’s baby girls, Amy and Eve 6 years ago they were given a 40% chance of survival but thanks to Tim and his team they’re now very happy 5 year olds!
We have raised over £90,000 for a new machine but we need to find a further £30,000 in order to purchase a new scanner, this fits in to how you can support Above & beyond and in turn our, hospitals.
Has any one got any questions?
Thanks for listening and please do get in touch should you have any questions.
West of England LEP – covers four authority areas
Set up in 2011 to enable economic growth
Uses City Deal Funding (Economic Development Fund) and Local Growth Fund
City Deal 2012
First round of Local Growth Funds 2014
Regional work on Joint Spatial Plan and Joint Transport Plan
Devolution deal 2016.
West of England Combined Authority (WECA) established as result of devolution deal with Government – covers 3 authority area
Deal worth at least £1 billion over 20 years
Powers and funding transferred to the region – transport authority powers and funding, some planning powers, responsibility for Adult Education Budget (£17m per annum starting next year)
New governance and organisation established
Regional Mayor elected May 2017
The Business Rates Retention pilot has delivered £16m per annum to support our local authorities
£80M from DfT to invest in transport over 3 years
£5M from DCMS to trial superfast 5G networks in Bristol and Bath in this financial year
£4m from DWP to fund our skills programme, Future Bright, which runs for two years
£3M over 3 years to progress housing development and attract additional funding (£330M bid with Government)
An additional £3M to run the Combined Authority over 3 years
Other awards including money to develop a careers advisory service and an energy strategy and a further 2 years funding for the Growth Hub.
Strategy purpose to identify opportunities to unlock clean and inclusive growth in a region and in the wider economy
Will inform WECA/LEP priorities and government spending review (next year) and allocations of shared prosperity fund (funding which will replace existing local growth funds and European funding)
Co-creation by WECA and its authorities, the LEP and business community and government
Requirement for strong evidenced based led strategy.
Patricia
Government published the Industrial Strategy at the end of last year
Focus on driving productivity and keeping employment high
Includes 4 Grand Challenges where Government wants the UK to take a leading role globally, (AI and big data, clean growth, future of mobility and meeting the needs of an ageing society)
Funding opportunities will follow these Grand Challenges
Also sets out intention to develop sector deals with specific sectors, including .
After our launch event we will be running workshops focusing on the grand challenges – sign up information will be hosted on the WECA strategy website. Questions will changes from workshop to workshop so you share views about all four grand challenge topics.
When you sign up for our newsletter you will be promoted to choose which challenges you are interested in.