The input of local people, partners and local organisations is invaluable to us in shaping healthcare services.
We often have involvement exercises running, and the details of any that are currently active will be available below - simply click the title to read more.
Current ICB involvement opportunities
We are inviting VCFSE organisations working with underserved communities across the Black Country to lead a co-production initiative aimed at understanding and addressing barriers to HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
What is the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV). It's recommended for children aged 12 to 13 years old and people at higher risk from HPV.
Why get involved?
There are lots of reasons why people might not get vaccinated or go to their screening appointments—things like cultural beliefs, language, trust issues, and more. The best way to tackle these is by working with people who really know their communities.
What’s the plan?
Step 1: Listening and understanding
- We’re offering up to £4,000 for awardees to host community conversations in any way that works for you to listen to stories, gather and share insights
- We want to hear real stories and honest views about what gets in the way of HPV vaccination and cervical screening.
Step 2: Let’s create solutions together
- Successful awardees will need to participate in four co-design workshops that dive deep into what you and others have heard before using the insights to co-design and implement practical solutions to remove or alleviate the barriers, together.
Who should apply?
We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations who:
- Work with underserved groups and communities
- Are passionate about hosting meaningful conversations to uncover the real barriers to HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
- Can lead co-designing creative, community-led solutions that increase attendance and uptake.
Timelines and commitments for successful awardees:
Stage 1: Conversations
- Kick off conversation W/C 12 January 2026
- Story and insight curation workshop 26 February 2026
Stage 2: Co-designing actions
The workshops will take place across three afternoons (dates below). Awardees are expected to attend them all:
- 5 March 2026
- 12 March 2026
- 19 March 2026
To express your interest, please return the brief EOI which includes:
- Understand more about you, who you are, what you do and who you work with
- A brief outline of your organisations experience working with underserved communities
- Your ideas for hosting conversations and gathering insights.
Deadline: 5 December 2025
For more information or to submit your application, please contact involve.
Current partner consultation/engagement activities
The aim of this survey is to gain an understanding of the patient experience of those who have used cancer services in Sandwell.
Healthwatch Sandwell is trying to find out whether people in Sandwell were happy with the treatment and care they received.
This survey is anonymous. Please fill it out online and share with Sandwell residents.
