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Health in the Capital. Alison Blackwood London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC). LVSC – health work. Support voluntary and community sector (VCS) membership of London Health Commission (LHC) Support LHC awards Support VCS work on reducing health inequalities
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Health in the Capital Alison Blackwood London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)
LVSC – health work Support voluntary and community sector (VCS) membership of London Health Commission (LHC) Support LHC awards Support VCS work on reducing health inequalities Influence Health Inequalities Strategies Support on commissioning, personalisation
LVSC Vision of a vibrant and sustainable city where people’s lives are enhanced through voluntary and community action Policy and knowledge Collaborative leadership The best VCS services
LVSC – and the wider community Work through our networks Voluntary Sector Health Forum, Third Sector Alliance, STAN, CASCADE Case study from Jigsaw service of Stonewall Housing
Key issues for health(1) Implementation of the London Health Inequalities Strategy (and the Marmot Review) Emphasis on bottom-up, community development approaches, people taking control of their health and addressing inequality
Key issues for health(2) Support for VCS around personalisation of services Support to involve VCS and users in Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Support for VCS groups who are seeing increased demand and less funding as a result of the recession MIND THE GAP