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National Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund 2012

2 November 2011

Aims of the HSCVF National Grant Scheme 2012

There have been considerable changes to the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the last year and there are significant differences planned for the NHS operational structures, some of which are already starting to take place. This second national round of Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund (HSCVF) funding has been designed with these emerging contexts in mind.

This national grant scheme 2012 only provides grants for projects that are tied to DH’s strategic priorities and the fund’s criteria. Each applicant should focus their activities in one of the four new Strategic Health Authority (SHA) clusters. Their project must operate across at least four delivery locations / local authorities that are spread across the SHA cluster of their choice.

Funding themes

The National Portfolio scheme has four funding themes. Applicants must apply under one theme only. An overview of the themes is given below. More detailed information on the activity focus of each theme is outlined in the Information for Applicants - Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund National Grants 2012 (to be made available by 7th November 2011):

THEME 1: PERSONALISATION AND CHOICE OF CARE AND SUPPORT
Projects that build and strengthen people’s choice and control over their own care, with the support of volunteers, are sought under this theme.

THEME 2: DELIVERING BETTER HEALTH AND CARE OUTCOMES
Projects are sought that improve health and care outcomes through the support of volunteers. Applications that result in measurable reductions in health inequalities and improvements in life expectancy in disadvantaged groups are expected under this theme.

THEME 3: IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH
Projects that improve public health through action to reduce inequalities in health, public health and social care through the integration of active volunteering initiatives in localities and communities are sought under this theme.

THEME 4: IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Projects are sought that improve the accessibility and options, particularly through increasing citizen voice and advocacy, for long-term health and care by focusing on prevention, personalisation and partnership.

Applications that demonstrate the strongest contribution towards these themes through volunteering will be given priority in the selection process.

Interest should be registered between 24th October and 21st December 2011. For further information, visit the Volunteering Fund website.

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