“Your voice counts”– influencing local policy and change

Do you think the council and NHS should better understand the needs of people using services?

Want to know how you can share your views and expertise to influence local decisions?

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations have a deep understanding of the lived experiences of people using services. Through our policy work, Community Works and the Sussex VCSE Leaders Alliance (SVLA) represent the knowledge and interests of the sector to local councils, the NHS, and other partners, working hard to build relationships and trust. Our shared aim is for the VCS, councils, and the NHS to work together in co-designing services and solutions that better meet local needs.

Come to this workshop and discover:

• What policy and influencing means
• Understanding and influencing Brighton & Hove City Council decision-making (Giles Rossington, Scrutiny Manager, BHCC)
• Community Works’ policy work and how you can get involved (Maria Antoniou, Partnerships & Policy Manager, with Community Works Reps)
• Understanding and influencing NHS decision-making (speaker tbc)
• How to make a policy plan for your organisation

If you have any enquiries about this event, please contact: Magda Pasiut: magda@communityworks.org.uk

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Accessibility

Please let us know if you would like closed captions during the session.

We can send slides in advance if this would help you to take part. Please email magda@communityworks.org.uk

Online meetings can be challenging for people – feel free to contact Community Works staff during the session through the chat box with anything that has come up.

If there is anything else we can do to make this event accessible to you, please let us know.