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The Role of the VCS in Health and Social Care

The Role of the VCS in Health and Social Care. Anna Jackson The Carers’ Resource. Myth 1 – There are 100s of groups, too many really. Over 1,800 in Bradford and 1,000 in Craven Localism, Big Society – many more to come and ever changing

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The Role of the VCS in Health and Social Care

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  1. The Role of the VCS in Health and Social Care Anna Jackson The Carers’ Resource

  2. Myth 1 – There are 100s of groups, too many really • Over 1,800 in Bradford and 1,000 in Craven • Localism, Big Society – many more to come and ever changing • Access – someone else will know • Training – HPP and partners

  3. Myth 2 – They are not professionals • All different shapes and sizes but all will have plans, policies, quality assurance etc • Consultancy/training and testing by VCS • Many VCS organisations now tender for contracts and will be looking to be AQP and subcontracting opportunities

  4. Myth 3 – It’s all free but they still moan about money • Volunteers are not free • Grants are disappearing, sustainability is an issue • Personalisation challenges • Charging for services is a reality • Service provision costs money and to think otherwise is false accounting

  5. Myth 4 – The VCS has nothing to offer me • Services – practical support, befriending, transport, information, activities • Ticking the boxes – meeting objectives • Involvement and Engagement with communities • Insight and Strategic Input into future planning

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