The aim of the service is to support and promote the effectiveness
of social care organisations in the planning and delivery of social
care. For this we offer:
advice, information and support to new groups and embryonic
services
advice, information and short term work to a wide
range of social care agencies
longer term work with social
care organisations (6 months to 1 year) on community development
and capacity building bases
tailor made workshops and seminars
for Management Committees and organisations
support for
organisations undergoing review and structural change
information
and support on a range of issues concerning registration
of care requirements
planned and supported joint working initiatives
in community planning, joint futures and community health partnerships
support
services to fora of social care agencies to maintain and develop
involvement in local planning structures
information and support
on the development and implementation of organisational policies
and procedures, including employment issues,
user involvement and advocacy and representation
assistance
to projects in resolving structural questions and concerns
a
monthly newsletter of information on policy, legislation
and other material relevant to the voluntary sector
We are also looking
ahead and envisage the new Charities Bill, Social Work reorganisation
in the city, the implementation of the Compact
Strategy, and the introduction of Community Health Partnerships
as key areas of future work.
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council is a company limited by guarantee No. 173582 and is a registered Scottish charity No. SC 009944.
Registered Office: 14 Ashley Place, Edinburgh EH6 5PX
