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Project Coordinator

Emily Ward — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:42:49 +0000

About the role

An important element in the Integrated Care Board’s Digital Inclusion Strategy is supporting people to make the most of digital access and tech enabled care. The Project Coordinator role will support existing, and new, digital champions to come together in a supportive network enabling new training, peer to peer support, and the sharing of tips and information. We’re looking for someone that’s great at bringing people together and coordinating the sharing of knowledge and expertise.

About the programme

The Digital Champions Programme aims to reduce digital exclusion in relation to health across Lincolnshire. It will support people to get online safely, build confidence using digital tools, and access essential services like the NHS App. The programme will do this by working through trusted community volunteers (Digital Community Champions) based in places such as community hubs, faith centres, foodbanks and local organisations.

Why are LVET hosting this role?

LVET are hosting this role because our members already work in local communities and support volunteers, and many already have Digital Champions. We are independent and can help connect organisations and people, share good practice, and support both new and experienced champions with training and guidance, creating a network where everyone can learn from each other and feel part of something biggger.

Do you have Digital Champions?

If you already have Digital Champions in your organisation, we’d love to hear from you so we can include them in the network.

How to apply?

You can download the full job description here: Role Description

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a short cover letter telling us why you’d be great for the role to emily.ward@lvet.org. Please note you may not receive confirmation of receipt until Monday 2nd March 2026.

If you’d like to discuss the role further or have any questions, feel free to contact Paul on 07727 351778 or paul.gutherson@lvet.org.

Closing Date is 9am on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 9th March and Wednesday 11th March.

Learning & Development Session – Our Shared Agreement

Emily Ward — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:56:29 +0000

We had a great Learning & Development Session in July 2025, focusing on Our Shared Agreement with Caty Collier.

Below are some useful resources following the session:

– Presentation slides here

– Our Shared Agreement web page here

– Downloadable PDF of Z Cards here

– Downloadable Finding Answers poster here

You can also nominate an It’s All About People Champion or ask for some printed Z cards – email lhnt.itsallaboutpeople@nhs.net. Please only ask for printed copies if you know you will definitely use them, as they’re trying to save resources wherever possible.

For more information about the Community Reporting project as an example of OSA in action, visit here, and check out the stories gathered so far here.

If you know of anyone who would like to get involved, either to share their own story, become a Community Reporter, or join the story analysis panel, get in touch with Caty – Caty.Collier@lvet.org

Health Inequalities VCFSE Grant Fund 2025 – People with Lived Experience

Emily Ward — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:07:40 +0000

The year, we’re putting lived experience at the heart of everything!

We’re looking for people in Lincolnshire who have faced barriers to health and care – whether that’s difficulty accessing physical health checks, attending appointments, dealing with musculoskeletal issues and being out of work, or struggling with digital exclusion.

These are the voices we need in the room! Your insight is vital to shaping projects that genuinely work for communities.

Interested? Fill in the short Expression of Interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/xDTm57qp9y

If you have any queries or would like to discuss further, please email hello@lvet.org

LVET Members Meetings 2025

Emily Ward — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:08:21 +0000

We’ve had some fascinating LVET Member Meetings in 2025 so far, and lots of exciting ones yet to come!

This page summarises some of the key information from each meeting, with links to recordings and slides where possible. Do get in touch with us a hello@lvet.org if you would like to find out more!

January 2025 - Gaming and Gambling Harms and Support
We had two fabulous presentations on what to look for, how to approach and what to do if someone you are supporting presents with issues around gambling or gaming harms, which you can view back via the links below and the presentations. We also heard about the new Community Reporting project too.
- Ryan Smith – YGAM. You can watch back the recording here and see the presentation slides (including all contact details) here.
- Sarah Franklin – GamCare. You can watch back the recording here and see the presentation slides (including all contact details) here.
- Caty Collier – LVET. You can watch back the recording here and see the presentation slides (including all contact details) here.
February 2025 - Support for Fathers
We had three fascinating speakers talking all about support for fathers this month!
- Lisa Gibson – CPSL Mind. You can see a copy of the Family Hubs Father Project Final Report here.
- Paul Rhodes – Fathercraft. You can visit the Fathercraft website here and find out more about them!
- Rosanna Bartlett-Dickinson – Centre for Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research. You can see a copy of the presentation slides here.
March 2025 - Learning & Development Session
April 2025 - Diversity, Language and Inclusion
In April, we had a great presentation from Ian, and talked through their Inclusive Language Guide, and an open discussion as a group .
- Ian Brown – Active Lincolnshire. You can see the presentation slides here, and the Inclusive Language Guide.
May 2025 - LVET Conference
June 2025 - Wellbeing and Mental Health for Volunteers and Staff

Impactasaurus

Teri Dimbleby — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:16:56 +0000

Thank you all for joining us for Dan’s demonstration on how to use the Impactasaurus Social Value calculator. Such a brilliant tool which I know will be very useful to many of you.

As promised, Dan has sent through the slides from Monday which you can view though the link.

Please do let us know how you are getting on using Impactasaurus. If you have any questions you can get in touch via our contact us page.

Finally, you can watch Monday’s meeting recording here.

LVET Members’ Meeting – 15th October 2024

Teri Dimbleby — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:59:55 +0000

Thank you for joining us this week for our Members’ Meeting on Tuesday.

A really brilliant meeting with presentations and talks for Andy Maddison (slides attached ) and Caty Collier, followed by a fantastic discussion about data sharing and what we all use to work smarter not harder. Please follow the links below to see the recordings of each section.

For Andy Maddison’s presentation on East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre and what they offer the VCFSE sector click here.

For Caty Collier telling us about Tommy Whitelaw’s Tour of Lincolnshire, click here.

For the discussion with Paul Gutherson about data sharing and working groups which we attend, click here.

And for the discussion on what apps, plugins, platforms, and tools we all use to work smarter, not harder, click here.

Below are links from the chat which you may find useful:

Tommy Whitelaw Podcast It’s All About People Pod Podcast – Ep 17. what matters to you? with Tommy Whitelaw | Free Listening on Podbean App

Tommy on Tour https://www.itsallaboutpeople.info/learning-development/tommy-tour-24

https://lincolnshirevolunteering.org.uk/online-training/

https://www.thinkific.com

https://www.constantcontact.com/uk

https://short.io

You can see the agenda from the meeting here.

LVET Members Meeting – 19th November 2024

Emily Ward — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:38:27 +0000

Thanks so much to all of those who attended and participated in last week’s Member’s Meeting. You will be able to view the recordings of the presentations and the following discussions from the meeting by clicking on the links below.

For Paul Holmes from Lincolnshire Research and Innovation Hub click here. To see the presentation slides click here.

For Paul Gutherson presenting on behalf of Emily Ward click here. To see the presentation slides click here.

For Navaz Sutton from HW Lincs click here. To see the presentation slides click here.

For Naetha Uren click here.

Lizzie Lamming from National Energy Action presented about their Warm Homes Healthy Futures and has asked that we share the below information and the flyer attached instead of her presentation slides, but you can watch the presentation back here.

Warm Homes Healthy Futures is a Nationally co-ordinated, locally delivered programme aimed at those working with clients/patients with health conditions.

Offering fully funded Energy awareness sessions/events to community groups with a health condition. The sessions/events will focus on Health, Priority service register and CO awareness.

The project aims to offer those in the community with a health condition,

Energy advice and support.
Benefit and income maximisation.
Signposting to other support such as crisis support (fuel vouchers, winter warmth packs, etc.)
Signposting to repair and/or replacement schemes for heating and appliances (where available)

To book or discuss a community session/event please contact me via email or on the number below.

The project is aimed at organisations, charities, local authorities, GP & Hospital teams, Health, or Social Care professionals who are assisting clients / patients with health conditions to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage their health.

Flexible to local need, not duplicating, but looking to plug local gaps to enhance, expand and complement existing provision through Partnerships, as well as locally delivered energy awareness events/sessions.

For further information on partnerships please contact Danielle Butler danielle.butler@nea.org.uk

We have fully funded training available for health professionals/volunteers – leaflet attached. To book your place please visit nea.org.uk/ carbon-monoxide-course and complete a booking form. For more information please email trainingadmin@nea.org.uk

You can see the agenda from the meeting here.

Children Eat Free!

Emily Ward — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:04:13 +0000

There’s a great initiative to feed children during the Summer Holidays taken place at various locations in the county!

Click on the places below to find out more details!

Alford

Burgh Le Marsh

Coastal Centres

Trusthorpe

Wragby

Horncastle

Health Inequalities VCSE Grant Fund – Successful Applications!

Emily Ward — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:59:33 +0000

The Health Inequalities VCSE Grant Fund has supported 10 organisations to deliver activities and projects which help address health inequalities across Lincolnshire!

Click on their logo below to find out more!

If you’d like any more information, please contact Emily Ward (emily.ward@lvet.org)

The Askefield Project

B.I.D. Services

The Butterfly Hospice Trust

Darkside Rising CIC

Glint

GoGro CIC

Green Synergy

Lincoln City Foundation

Lincolnshire Cloth Nappy Library – NCT

The Network CIO

Conference Speaker! John Turner – Integrated Care Board

Emily Ward — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:10:34 +0000

John Turner is the Chief Executive of the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB has responsibility for leading and co-ordinating Lincolnshire’s NHS and for working with a wide range of partners to improve health and tackle health inequalities in the County. The ICB servces a population of over 780,000 people, covers a large predominantly rural area and coastal area, and has an annual budget of £1.5bn.

John has over 35 years’ experience of management and leadership in the NHS in England and Scotland, including 28 years in Chief Executive roles serving NHS Trusts, NHS Health Boards and NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups. Prior to taking on his current role, John was Chief Executive of the NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group.