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Daniel Aidoo, who volunteered for Haringey Community Collaborative, reflects on his time volunteering.

In February 2026, organisations from across North Central London attended the ‘Closing the Gap’ event at Islington Town Hall, where the health and voluntary sectors shared learning, showcased impact, and explored next steps in tackling health inequality.

Public Voice’s Impact Report highlights how resident voice, co-production and community partnerships are delivering measurable improvements across health, social care, housing and wider public services.

At Public Voice, we ensure that residents and the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) are central to the design and delivery of local services. Jano Goodchild, Participation and Co-production Director at Public Voice, discusses why our work is built on a single core principle: ensuring service delivery is transparent, properly resourced, and rooted in the lived experience of the community.

Haringey Community Collaborative ensures that lived experience of grassroots communities directly shapes local strategies like cost of living, housing quality, youth safety, SEND provision and mental health access.

Recent remarks from Lord Hunt, a former health minister in the Labour government, signal that the government’s proposed abolition of Healthwatch may face significant resistance in Parliament.  

Time to talk day takes place on 05 February 2026. It encourages open conversations about mental health in workplaces, communities, and at home. Read our article for more.

Ian Adams, Chair of Public Voice, attends the raising of the Progress Pride flag in Haringey at N22 landmark.

Public Voice and The PSC will be hosting a virtual event for thought leaders across the sector.

The NICE VCS Network acts as a hub for engagement between NICE and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations.