A Consortium for Greater Manchester New ways to wellbeing
Rationale: Consortium Partnership involving 2+ Sub-contracting ‘Super-provider’ Special Purpose Vehicle Independent with own board & member organisations
Rationale: Rationale: Aggregation on demand Sector polarisation Mandate from NHS & voluntary sector Thousands of potential members in Greater Manchester
Rationale: Membership: Not for private profit Currently active in Greater Manchester Two-stage process Support available/no time constraints
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Hub An example of a service provided through the consortium: 1 – One-to one counselling organisation (with community transport in supply chain) 3 – Arts & Health Organisation (with community transport and advocacy in supply chain) 4 – Groupwork and peer mentoring (with physical exercise in supply chain) 2 – Community hub as a volunteer The green arrows indicate a potential pathway to wellness and this includes self-care and prevention. Many users end up as volunteers as a means to this.
Service Structure Areas Drugs & alcohol Early intervention Health & wellbeing Finance benefits & debt Advocacy Peer support & networking Attitudes thinking & behaviour Support into employment & education Children & families Accommodation
Rationale: 53 member organisations New board of directors Broadening remit Online presence ‘Cluster’ formation Gearing up for ‘Whole Place’
Rationale: Any questions? neil.walbran@gmcvo.org.uk 0161 277 1036 www.gmconverge.org.uk