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National Voices is organisation established by and for the voluntary sector, of
which Bradford Alliance on Community Care (BACC) is associate member.
National Voices It brings together all national voluntary organisations
representing users of health and social care to give them a stronger voice
in policy-making.
What is National Voices?
National Voices is a new umbrella group for national voluntary
organisations representing users of health and social care in England
It has been established by key players in the voluntary sector to address
the gap between rhetoric and practice in user led policy
National Voices will work with policy-makers in Westminster and Whitehall to
make sure that the voices of patients, carers and service users are heard and
that their diverse needs and preferences are genuinely placed at the heart of
policy development
To visit the National Voice website, click here
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LINks MEMBERS
Patient and Public Involvement in Health and Social Care
The National Association of LINks Members (NALM) was launched on April 1st 2008 to coincide with the establishment by the Government of
Local Involvement Networks. These bodies will monitor health and social
care across England and replace Patients’ Forums.
NALM is national, member-led organisation which campaigns for effective
patient and public involvement (PPI) and greater democracy in health and
social care services. It works directly to influence Ministers in the Department
of Health and in the Department of Communities and Local Government,
on a wide range of health and social care issues. It enables members to
participate in major policy debates and consultations on quality, access and
provision of service.
To visit the National Association of LINks Members website, click here
(on-line database of volunteering opportunities)
This site provides details of volunteering opportunities throughout the
UK and is powered by a large on-line database of current vacancies.
Do-It allows users to search by postcode, type of organisation and type
of work, click here
For Support & Information on Community Organisations in Bradford
Bradford Community & Voluntary Service website
Keighley Voluntary Services
for Support & Information on Community Organisations in Keighley
Keighley Voluntary Services website
providing a range of training and resources for voluntary sector and
community groups, trade unions, campaigning groups and individuals.
Bradford Resource Centre website
for Support & Information on Community Organisations in Bingley
Bingley Voluntary Action website
Training for Health & Social Care Professionals in Bradford MDC
01274 497707
Link groups together to give disabled people a stronger voice
Braford & District disabled people a stronger voice website
Disability Advice Bradford (DaB) is an independent registered charity offering free and impartial information and advice to people with disabilities and carers of all ages in the Bradford Metropolitan District.
Our aim is simple… to put you in the driving seat when it comes to making informed choices about how you want to live your life. Our address is : 103 Dockfield Road, Shipley, Bradford, BD17 7AR
Or you can ring us on: 01274 594173 Fax: 01274 530432
E-mail: enquiry@disabilityadvice.org.uk
So why not visit: Disability Advice, Bradford website
Briefing Bradford is the newsletter of the 5 CVSs in the District (and, from April 2007, has been produced in partnership with BISON - Bradford Infrastructure Support Organisations Network). It is published 8-10 times in each 12-month period.. It covers a wide range of topics, with regular sections on news for Bradford's voluntary sector, funding information, training, health, local VCS job adverts, new initiatives and details of useful information sources. Briefing Bradford on the web
Bradford Diva Data Base
Community Groups in Bradford
The DIVA Directory - The voluntary organisations database for Bradford District website
Bradford Speakout is a group which exists to give a voice to homeless people and those who have experienced homelessness.
Take a look at the Photos & music made by residents & ex residents of
Assisi House for Healthcare Commission report on Bradford Homeless
For other Homelessness web links click here
The Independent Safeguarding Authority’s (ISA) role is to help prevent
unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.
The ISA produces regular newsletters on the ISA Scheme.
To visit the Independent Safeguarding Authority's (ISA) website, click here
Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB) is Bradford's community radio
station, run by local people.
BCB studios in Bradford
We are committed to providing a dedicated and accessible radio station
for Bradford, broadcasting a range of distinctive and entertaining programes
that you want to hear.
We are one of only 15 radio stations throughout the UK broadcasting a
full-time "Access Radio" station, licenced by the Radio Authority on 96.7fm.
BCB - Bradford Community Broadcasting website
The Patient-Citizen Exchange Network
To inspire and support public involvement in NHS organisations to improve
the quality of health and social care.
The Patient-Citizen Exchange website
Community Networks Bradford District (CNet) 
CNet's roles is to promote community representation and deal with issues
surrounding social and economic planning in Bradford & District. As it takes shape, this website will play a key role in encouraging debate in a safe environment, and become a valuable tool used to share news about community initiatives, events, policy, research projects, planning and much more, click here