Supporting Influence Sandra van der Feen, LVSC

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Supporting Influence networks, information and skills support for voluntary & community sector (VCS) and Healthwatch representatives on health and wellbeing boards…. …to improve health and care and reduce health inequalities

Alphabetti Spaghetti HWB CCG DPH LWH PHE NHS CQC HWE JSNA JHWS

Aiming to support…. VCS representatives feel confident about their role and ability to influence the board, with clear connections to the wider VCS Healthwatch representatives have clear connections to the wider VCS, especially in areas where there is no VCS representative The wider VCS understands how to reach the health and wellbeing board to influence strategy in their local area, including through the JSNA VCS feels engaged with the work of the health and wellbeing board The JSNA more accurately reflects the needs and assets within the community… impacting on strategy and commissioning (and eventually outcomes for communities)

How:  Link local to local- in regions and across country  Link policy and practice  Gather evidence and champion VCS Support networks in each region Ebulletins Resources/training as requested Surveys Online forum

Linking with other projects For HWBs- using different types of evidence for the JSNA Webinar about JSNA and the VCS For the VCS- the collection and use of data and evidence

Existing Resources Working With the VCS: A Guide For Health And Wellbeing Boards Influencing Local Commissioning for Health and Care Guidance for the Voluntary and Community Sector Case studies- different models of engagement with VCS Links to guidance for specific parts of the sector Who’s Who Guides in the regions

Your project to shape… Interesting/good practice –support for the local VCS and Healthwatch to engage with the work of the health and wellbeing board –linking with communities to develop the JSNA –developing the joint health and wellbeing strategy What challenges are there to raising VCS & healthwatch issues with the health and wellbeing board ? What support do you need to be effective in your role as VCS or Healthwatch representative?

Sandra van der Feen Policy Officer, LVSC