Learning Disability
Voluntary Sector Network
About the Network
The Voluntary Sector Network allows voluntary organisations to meet regularly and have the opportunity to discuss the issues and decisions being raised at the Partnership Boards.
The Network also provides a framework for local voluntary sector organisations which have a focus on adults with learning disabilities, to discuss points of mutual interest and concern.
The Network aims to elect and support voluntary sector representatives on the Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Learning Disability Partnership Boards. It helps representatives to express the broader views of the voluntary sector at the board meetings.
Information and feedback from the board meetings is shared at Network meetings. This gives the sector a chance to discuss the work of the Board and make comment on their plans for implementing 'Valuing People'.
The Partnership Development Team and the Newark & Sherwood CVS provide valuable logistical support for the network and Ian Smellie and Jan Harding, who have been elected as voluntary sector reps for the City and County Learning Disability Boards respectively, strive to use opportunities at the board meetings to give a Voluntary Sector perspective on issues of current priority.
