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The VCSE Leaders’ Conference returns next month, and it promises to be an inspiring and unmissable event for charity leaders in Somerset. The Future is in Our Hands. With demand for VCSE services on the increase, how can we ensure that the sector is prepared? Join us for an exciting programme of keynotes, Q&As and workshops,…
Sector News
Public Health England will be launching a major national campaign, led by the Richmond Group of Charities, to inspire people with long-term health conditions to get active. The campaign, which will be launched in September, aims to challenge misconceptions around being active with long-term conditions, providing a unified voice and a strong, emotional platform to…
VCSE representative, Nik Harwood, attended the meeting of the Somerset Children’s Trust on 14th May 2019. You can read his summary below: Closing statement on Children’s Plan 2016-2019 was shared with achievements and areas for improvement (including those ported into the 2019-2022 plan, which is now published) Theme for forward planning with heavy emphasis on…
The latest newsletter from the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board is now available. This edition includes: News from the SSAB SSAB Annual Conference New Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 Mendip House Safeguarding Adult Review in the news Changes to MARAC Get the SSAB Website on your phone or tablet Business Manager Blog Learning Lessons National: ‘Colin’ Regional: …
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The second of two Panorama documentary films about the pressures facing social care across the country have helped bring national attention to the issue and kick-started the debate about the future of social care. VCSE organisations are invited to a workshop to engage with Adult Social Care Commissioners to: Explore the challenges faced, including hearing…
Spark Somerset, Engage and award-winning social enterprise Cosmic are combining forces to offer social enterprises and enterprising charities across Somerset a unique chance to develop their digital leadership skills and make themselves more resilient for the 21st century. Starting in July, Cosmic will be rolling out two of its hugely popular Digital Leadership for Social…
Do you have ideas about how your organisation can help to make Somerset a safer place to live and work? How can your organisation contribute to the community safety agenda for Somerset? Almost all community safety work is done in partnership. No matter the subject area, it is rare that any one issue can be…