Policy Documents

In 2011 VAL conducted research into the impact of the economic climate on Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups.
Key findings from this research included an overall reduction of VCS provision. This was greatest for groups working with Children and Young People and BME communities.

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This report looks at the latest developments of the Adult Health and Social Care Forum.

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This briefing presents an overview of the new NHS structures outlined in the Health and Social Care Bill, the way in which these structures are to be implemented in Leicestershire, and the implications for the involvement of VCS groups in the City and the County.

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Voluntary Action Leicestershire has conducted research to discover the impact of funding changes on VCS groups and the people they support; which people have been most seriously affected and the likely future impacts for those who rely on services that the VCS provide.

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Voluntary Action Leicestershire has conducted research to discover the impact of funding changes on VCS groups and the people they support; which people have been most seriously affected and the likely future impacts for those who rely on services that the VCS provide.

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Improving children and families’ lives is the ultimate goal of the newly formed Voluntary and Community Sector Children, Young People and Families Forum (CYPF) for Leicester and Leicestershire.

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Meaningful engagement between the Voluntary and Community Sector and emerging health and social care structures is vital to ensuring the development of services that reflect locally known needs.

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