How can the Voluntary & Community Sector Help? Graham Collins

 Southwark is richly served by its vibrant communities  1,222 registered charities – £2bn income 2,000+ community groups  Providing a range of support, advice & activities – from knitting to skydiving Southwark – vibrant communities

 44,762 volunteers play a vital role  Volunteers ‘work’ 5 million hours per year  If paid, volunteers would cost £47.3m  Informal to formal – supporting people 3 Volunteering is the anchor

 Advocacy, advice and legal support  Home-care support – independently living  Supporting those who care for others  Family support – helping families succeed 4 How can charities support me?

 Anxious, feeling low or depressed  Feeling isolated and lonely  Living with and managing mental health  Keeping active and mobile  Learning and skills development 5 What specifically can I get support with?

 A visit to the GP – not the default position  How can your local community help?  Social prescribing – individual choice  Develop networks of support 6 The GP is not the only place to go…

 Contact CAS to locate services  Southwark Community Councils  Local community centres and TRA Halls  Local churches, libraries & neighbours 7 How?

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