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Policy news for April- June 2011
April 2011
Directors of Public Health and Community Services speak at VAC Providers Forum
Latest news on GP consortia, public health, the ‘pause' in the Health & Social Care Bill, and changes in Council & PCT staff and structures
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Here 2 Help Consortium sees surge in membership applications
20 applications for membership received already / H2H co-ordinates Coventry's Big Lottery Fund Improving Futures bid
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Was Compact followed in your situation?
Pressures of last 12 months have seen an increase in the use of Coventry's Compact to successfully challenge unfair processes
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Coventry Compact awards open for nominations
Compact is also about promoting and celebrating good practice as well as challenging poor or unfair practice - your chance to nominate
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Free 'making your voice heard in parliament' workshop
Come and find out how to make your voice heard in Westminster and in Europe
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What do you think of the Health and Social Care Bill?
LINk is collecting feedback on the Government's plans for the NHS
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Government consults on new local authority guidance on cuts
Cuts to the sector should not be disproportionate and engagement with the organisation should come first
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May 2011
Compact activity ratchets up as cuts continue
Talk to VAC if you think there may be a Compact issue
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Excellence in Social Care
CQC consults on new excellence award for adult social care services
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How to use the Coventry Compact workshops
Limited places available - book now
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Last call for nominations for 2011 Coventry Compact awards
Deadline is 6 June
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22 organisations now members of the Here 2 Help Consortium
Consortium also submits BLF Improving Futures bid
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Directors of Community Services and Acute Commissioning speak at VAC Health and Social Care Forum
Latest news on GP consortia, the ‘pause' in the Health & Social Care Bill, the level of cuts required, and forthcoming national reviews
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June 2011
Excellent response for 2011 Coventry Compact awards
12 awards are being made
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New Compact ICI code out for consultation
Coventry Partnership Inform, Consult & Involve Framework embedded into Coventry Compact
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Compact activity ratchets up as cuts continue
Talk to VAC if you think there may be a Compact issue
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Coventry Compact workshop places taken up
But are voluntary organisations aware of the detail of Compact?
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NHS Future Forum makes significant recommendations for change to the Health Bill
Government makes changes as a result
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