Community Care Project

The Community Care Project started in April 2000. It is based at Slough Council for Voluntary Service in the centre of Slough.

Mary Kelly is the worker for the project.

Mary’s role is to be the link between the statutory authorities, the Voluntary Sector and the people of Slough, so that local people can have an opportunity to influence how the Health and Social Care Services they use are planned, designed and delivered.

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Aims of the Project

The aim of the project is for Slough Council for Voluntary
Service (SCVS) to facilitate a link which will enable local people:-

• To voice concerns leading to action where appropriate;
  
• To influence the delivery of current and new services;
  
• To push for new services;
  
• To act in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations;
  
• To be a strong voice to influence the Health Authority and Social
  Services;To identify gaps in services and respond to users.
  

The project works with the Partnership Boards to ensure local decision making is enhanced by including user experiences and opinions. At this level the project is able to take a wider perspective on community care matters. Central Government initiatives and the NHS plan are key to the Boards’ work. The project all the time is reconciling what this means for the population in Slough.

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How to get involved

Slough Older People’s Forum

The Slough Older People’s
Forum meets every two months at Age Concern Slough.

Carers Forum

The Carers Forum meets every two months at the Friends
Meeting House, Ragstone Road. Each meeting starts with lunch.

Community Care Forum

The Community Care Forum brings together users and the statutory authorities in order to provide an opportunity to
discuss issues about current
services and any proposed changes. In addition it offers the statutory bodies the opportunity to share information on services.

The project offers an ongoing consultation with groups and
Carers who have an interest in Health and Social care.

If you would like details of when the forums meet, or would like to join any of the Older Peoples’ and Carers’ Forums please
contact Mary Kelly at Slough Council for Voluntary Service on 01753 219116.

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