Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing Network
The Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network brings together third sector organisations (local, regional and national) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan who have an interest in health and social care. The Network’s membership is also open to statutory partners and is free to join.
The aims of the Network are to:
Bring together voluntary organisations to have a strong, collective voice
Support involvement of the voluntary sector in planning, development and delivery of health and social care services
Support voluntary sector involvement in health and social care planning groups
Facilitate communication between the voluntary, statutory and other sectors
Influence health and social care policy to bring about change and improve services
Advise on health, social care and wellbeing needs and gaps in service provision
Promote the work of the voluntary sector
Network members have:
Regular updates on health, social care and wellbeing
Invitations to Network events which focus on specific topics
The opportunity to contribute to policy development and joint responses to policy consultations
Support to contribute towards health, social care and wellbeing planning groups
The chance to network with other voluntary organisations and the statutory sector
Opportunities to promote their services
Network achievements:
Over 400 members
Production of a directory of services for carers and a directory of services for older people
Introduction of Third Sector Champions in GP surgeries in Barry who act as a link for the third sector
Consultation events on Supporting People Services for Older People and the South Wales Programme
Organising a third sector roadshow, Keeping in Touch, at Llandough Hospital in 2014
How to join:
If you would like to join the Network, or just find out more information, please complete the form below.
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Health and Wellbeing home page
Visit our main Health and Wellbeing page for the Vale of Glamorgan.
Directory of Services
GVS has brought together a range of information sources, directories, databases and briefings on third sector activity in the Vale of Glamorgan.
