Wandsworth Care Alliance

Presentations from the Voluntary Sector Forum

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Thank you to everyone that came out to the Voluntary Sector Forum last week in Battersea.

Sarah Rackham chaired the meeting and did the introductory remarks, after that we got a quick update from Julie Bristow on behalf of Jason Edgington as the Health & Wellbeing Board representative.

Integrated Care System: Mark Creelman, Locality Executive Director Merton and Wandsworth NHS South West London, South West London Integrated Care System updared us on the Integrated Care System. See presentation here.

Community Champions: Simon Wady, Senior Engagement Manager, Merton and Wandsworth NHS South West London with Pippa Bagnall, Wandsworth Borough Council

Transition Town Tooting: Nicola Pattinson

Crew Energy/Habitats and Heritage: Toby Costin and Susan Chappell see presentation here.

Films from WCA’s State of the Sector research: Mercy Foundation and the second featuring Chair of the Voluntary Sector Forum – Sarah Rackham  you can view all the films here.

Watch the State of the Sector Report videos here!

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Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA) commissioned IAP Consulting to conduct research into the state of the voluntary sector in the borough in late 2021.

As part of their report they made videos with organisations and people from the voluntary sector in Wandsworth.

Enjoy the videos from Katherine Low Settlement, Sarah Rackham, Sen Talk, Little Village and the Mercy Foundation below:

Katherine Lowe Settlement
Sarah Rackham
Sentalk
Little Village
Mercy Foundation

WCA’s independent research into the voluntary sector in Wandsworth, read the State of the Sector Report here.

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Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA) commissioned IAP Consulting to conduct research into the state of the voluntary sector in the borough in late 2021.

Much of the research was undertaken whilst lockdown arrangements were still in place and when the pandemic was very much a current issue. At that time, the current cost-of-living concerns was only just beginning to emerge. Between the completion of most of the research and the publication of this report, local elections took place in the Borough which resulted in the first change of administration within the council since 1978. All these factors provide a context for much of the qualitative research.

The brief sought information to:

● Provide accurate intelligence for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VSC) organisations, partners and commissioners.
● Increase WCA’s understanding of how best to support existing and new organisations and groups.
● Inform the development of targeted services or support.
● Explore the impact of other key external issues.

Please find the full report attached as a pdf below:

Our findings and recommendations presentation can be found here:

The presentation that IAP Consulting made can be found here:

And here is the video from the IAP Consulting presentation:

Healthwatch Wandsworth Committee Meeting

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This is the meeting of our Healthwatch Committee in public. This will be a meeting to go through a number of agenda items relating to the Healthwatch Committee’s role in governance of Healthwatch Wandsworth. This is not an event to discuss health and social care topics with the community (we hold other events to do this).

The Healthwatch Committee’s role is to support strategic decisions on the direction of Healthwatch Wandsworth by supporting staff and volunteers and contributing to:

  • good governance and decision making
  • strategic planning
  • risk assessment and policy development
  • monitoring performance.

The Committee sits within the Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA) governance structure and is locally accountable so that WCA is able to meet its corporate responsibilities and contractual duties and act lawfully at all times.

The Healthwatch Committee has eight voting members, four are WCA Trustees (of whom one is Chair), and four members are elected from among the Healthwatch Wandsworth membership. Elected Committee members are elected every three years. View this page for more information about Committee members.

What happens at the meeting

This meeting is in public and members of the public can attend online or in person. You will be able to watch the meeting and hear what is being said.

To attend online:

Register up until one working day before the meeting to let us know that they would like to attend this meeting. We will then send you details to attend by zoom and a copy of the agenda and papers.

You will be able to watch the meeting and hear what is being said. You will not be able to speak nor will you be seen using your computer camera.

Please note that we can’t guarantee the quality of audio and how well you might be able to hear.

To attend in person:

Please contact information@wandcareall.org.uk at least 3 working days before the meeting date.

WCA Vacancy: Mental Health Projects Manager – Apply now!

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Job Title: Mental Health Projects Manager
Duration: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Salary:  c£32K

Wandsworth Care Alliance wish to recruit a new Manager for their Mental Health Projects.

Do you have the experience and skills in managing projects dealing with the complex issues of mental health service delivery and development?

Would you like to make a real difference as to how health and social care providers deliver the services that mental health service users in Wandsworth need?

As the Mental Health Projects Manager, you will attend meetings as a “critical friend” with commissioners and providers as well as organising and running mental health service user groups.

Find out more by reading our Role Description and Person Specification.

About us:

WCA is a small charity, with offices in the vibrant hub of Tooting.  We are a friendly and diverse team focussing on supporting the voluntary sector within Wandsworth, improving health and social care, and championing patient and service user voices.  If you enjoy flexible working, good training opportunities, and an open and inclusive culture, please get in touch.

To apply: email a completed application form with an optional supplementary CV to admin@wandcareall.org.uk

Application closing date:    Midday Wednesday 15th June 2022
Interview dates:                    Interviews are likely on 28th and 29th June 2022.

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