How can the Voluntary & Community Sector Help? Graham Collins.
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How can the Voluntary & Community Sector Help?
Graham Collins
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Southwark is richly served by its vibrant communities
1,222 registered charities – £2bn income 2,000+ community groups
Providing a range of support, advice & activities – from knitting to skydiving
Southwark – vibrant communities
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44,762 volunteers play a vital role
Volunteers ‘work’ 5 million hours per year
If paid, volunteers would cost £47.3m
Informal to formal – supporting people
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Volunteering is the anchor
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Advocacy, advice and legal support
Home-care support – independently living
Supporting those who care for others
Family support – helping families succeed
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How can charities support me?
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Anxious, feeling low or depressed
Feeling isolated and lonely
Living with and managing mental health
Keeping active and mobile
Learning and skills development
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What specifically can I get support with?
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A visit to the GP – not the default position
How can your local community help?
Social prescribing – individual choice
Develop networks of support
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The GP is not the only place to go…
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Contact CAS to locate services
Southwark Community Councils
Local community centres and TRA Halls
Local churches, libraries & neighbours
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How?
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Any Questions?
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www.casouthwark.org.uk
Main office number: 020 7358 7020
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