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Voluntary and Community Sector Networks in Wandsworth
A number of thematic and area based networks operate in the Borough of Wandsworth, each representing and working with a number of organisations that share an interest in a particular area. They represent their users' interests and concerns, encouraging networking, and enable sharing of information and good practice; identifying and avoiding potential areas of duplication; identifying unmet need, and enabling organisations to work together to meet that need.An overview of the main Wandsworth networks can be found on these pages with links to further information and contacts for any groups that want to get involved.
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Wandsworth Local Involvement Network (LINk) is the main body for public and patient involvement in all health and social care services for adults in the borough. The LINk is hosted by Wandsworth Care Alliance and runs a number of sub-groups and takes part in reference groups and consultations. |
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The Voluntary Sector Health Network is facilitated by WVSDA in partnership with NHS Wandsworth Public Health Department. It aims to bring together and support VCS organisations to promote healthy living and to better connect the voluntary and health sectors. |
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The BME Mental Health Network is facilitated by Wandsworth Commuity Empowerment Network. It engages and raises awareness of mental health issues to reduce stigma, increase uptake of services, promote good practice and support BME organisations and others working with BME communities and mental health. The network is closely connected to St George’s Mental Health Trust. |
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Children |
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Wandsworth Children’s Community and Voluntary Network (CCVN) brings together around 50 organisations from the local voluntary and community sector to discuss and address issues of shared concern and in particular is intended to be a way that the sector can contribute to policy, planning and delivery of services. The network acts as a reference point and consultation group for the Children and Young People’s Partnership and it is facilitated by Wandsworth Primary Play Association in Tooting. CCVN is also represented on Wandsworth’s Local Strategic Partnership (WLSP). |
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Environment |
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Wandsworth Environment Forum (WEF) is an independent network made up of local residents and organisations that campaigns on and organises the local community around environment and sustainability |
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Older People |
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Wandsworth Older People’s Forum (WOPF) was set up in 1991 to be a voice for older people in Wandsworth. It represents its members on consultation groups set up by the Borough Council and NHS Wandsworth and it is represented on the WLSP. The Forum facilitates a wider Older People’s Network which involves staff working in organisations that work with older people as well as older people themselves. The network is a representative body for collecting the views of older people. The Forum has its own newsletter with a circulation of 4,500 and organises regular meetings and events. |
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Faith |
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| The Multi-Faith Network is facilitated by Wandsworth Community Empowerment Network and brings together local faith groups that reflect the cultural and religious diversity of the borough to discuss and explore issues of shared concern, to raise understanding and awareness of different faiths, and to bring faith perspectives to local decision-making. |
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LGBT |
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Wandsworth Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Forum Wandsworth LGBT Forum was set up in 2005 for the benefit of anyone that is part of the LGBT communities and that is working, living and socialising in Wandsworth. Working with a range of partners including NHS Wandsworth and the Police, the Forum focuses on preventing hate crime, working with youth, people with disabilities as well as ethnic minorities. |
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