Network of local Authority Third Sector Officers in the South West

South West Forum was commissioned by the Stronger Communities Programme Board of the South West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership to deliver a programme of work with local authority third sector officers and with members. This work was to include:

• Establishment of a unique database of third sector officers in the region.
• Establish a network which meets the learning and networking needs of third sector officers.
• Investigate the needs of members regarding knowledge of the third sector.
• Investigate the need for a dedicated on line facility for use by members of the network and other information requirements.

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VSNW launches new Mental Health Provider Network

PROMiSE is a new network of third and independent sector Providers of Mental Health Services in the North West. It will be co-ordinated by Voluntary Sector North West as part of NHS North West’s Mental Health Improvement Programme (MHIP).

PROMiSE aims to enable third and independent sector organisations to engage with the MHIP by accessing information, support and links. The Network will also build upon best practice and share knowledge, skills and experience on a region-wide basis.
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Regional Voices: Responding to Recession

Each of the nine regional voluntary sector networks has done some work around the impact of economic recession on voluntary and community organisations in their region – example activities are shown below.
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