A new publication from the LGA and Volunteering Matters has been published. Entitled “Public health working with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector: new opportunities and sustainable change”.
It highlights the issues and benefits of the Health Sector working in conjunction with the Voluntary and Community Sector and is worth a read.
From the introduction:
“Both national and local government view the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) as a vital partner in putting prevention at the heart of health and care services, and supporting local communities to take a greater role in promoting health and wellbeing. Particularly at a time of decreasing resources, it is seen as essential that the skills and capacities of the sector are recognised and supported. The key message in this report is that public health has a central role in delivering this.”