The Voluntary & Community Sector in Health & Social Care Kathryn Williamson Health and Partnerships Manager DS

National Context A sector with a total income of £45.2 billion Some 185,000 registered charities plus hundreds of thousands of community groups A sector that now earns more than it is given and a growing part of the public services industry DS

Local Sector in Richmond In excess of 800 voluntary sector organisations Greater numbers – i)Arts, Culture, Heritage, Sport ii)Health, Social Care iii)Community Associations, Environment, Children and Young People

Representation Influence policy and local campaigning Advice/Advocacy i.e. CAB/Richmond AID/Richmond Mencap Direct service provision i.e. neighbourhood care groups SC Voluntary Sector Functions

RCVS is the lead infrastructure support body supporting voluntary and community organisations in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Our main role is to strengthen voluntary and community organisations in the borough by offering a range of services and support to organisations so that they, in turn, can deliver improved services to our local community. DS RCVS support to the sector

General Volunteering: 1 coordinator and team of volunteers Specialised services for young people, people with disabilities and mental health problems Strategic development and promotion of volunteering within the borough Supports 300 organisations 2500 volunteer registrations in 2008/2009 KR About the Volunteer Centre

Strategic Leads Organisations funded to act as the lead voluntary or community agency in its area of work. They include: Older People – Age Concern Physical Disabilities – Richmond AID Learning Disabilities – awaiting decision Carers – Crossroads and Richmond Carers Centre DS Local Co-ordinating Structures

Voluntary Sector Strategic Partnership Local Strategic Partnership Health and Wellbeing Partnership Health and Social Care Forum DS Local Co-ordinating Structures

Funding Personalisation agenda Self Directed Support (SDS) New ways of working? SC Current Hot Topics

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