Vocal representatives are formally elected to sit on the cities Strategic Partnerships by members of the Vocal Leaders Forum
The purpose of the role of a Vocal Representative is to:
- act as an advocate for and champion the VCSE Sector, local communities and volunteering
- contribute on behalf of Vocal in strategic decision making and influence local policies and strategies
- raise awareness of the role the VCSE sector plays in making a difference for local communities
- work with other Vocal Representatives providing peer support and sharing skills, expertise and knowledge
- exchange information and feedback to and from Vocal Thematic Forums
The responsibility of a Vocal Representative is to:
a) to work as an integral part of the strategic partnership board or subgroup on behalf of Vocal, in particular to:
- adhere to the terms of reference of the strategic partnership board or subgroup
- ensure papers are read and contributions prepared in advance
- utilise your professional skills, experience and knowledge to contribute to decision making on behalf of Vocal
- promote co-production with Vocal thematic forums
b)Provide feedback to, and seek the views of, Vocal thematic forums, in particular to:-
- attend and feedback to the Vocal thematic forums or if unable to attend ensure a summary feedback paper is provided
- consult with other Vocal members to enable them to provide a mandate on specific issues, policies or strategies
- inform Vocal thematic forums if no longer able to maintain a commitment to the role of Representative or where you experience a potential conflict of interest
c) Provide peer support to, and share information with other Vocal Representatives, to:
- attend Vocal Representative meetings to share and disseminate information, views and opinions (if unable to attend, to provide written feedback
d) uphold Vocal Terms of Reference and adhere to Vocal Values & Principles
Meet your Vocal Forum Representatives
Vocal Representation on Greater Manchester NHS - Salford Integrated Care Partnership
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Where Representing |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
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Integrated Care Board Locality Committee (Locality Board) |
Monthly (Thursdays) |
Vocal Leaders
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Lisa Dickinson
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I Am Aspire
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Provider Collaborative |
Monthly (last Tuesday of each month)
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Vocal Leaders
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Rabbi Simon Grant Simone Spray Irene Lockett
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Binoh 42nd Street Sovereign House GH
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Clinical Care & Professional Leadership |
Vocal Leaders
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Kelly Hylton Scott Darraugh |
Six Degrees Social adVentures |
Salford Integrated Care Partnership - Design/Delivery Groups
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Priority and Area of Focus |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
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Salford Physical Activity Alliance |
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Nicole Joseph |
YMCA Manchester |
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0-25 Advisory Board |
Kim Bond |
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| Partnership Frailty Management Group |
Bernadette Elder David Haynes |
Inspiring Communities Together Age UK Salford |
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Mental Health Transformation Board (All Age Mental Health Board) |
Simone Spray Michelle Dennett |
42nd Street Start In Salford |
Partners In Salford
0-25 Advisory Board
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Where Representing |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
| 0-25 Advisory Board |
6 times per year |
Vocal Leaders Vocal Children, Young People & Families |
Simone Spray
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42nd Street
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| Salford Thrive Partnership | Bi-monthly |
Vocal Children, Young People & Families |
Nicole Joseph
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YMCA Manchester
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Community Safety Partnership
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Where Representing |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
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Community Safety Partnership Board |
Quarterly |
No Vocal Representatives due to confidential nature and non-disclosure requirement |
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| Tackling Domestic Abuse Board | Quarterly |
Vocal Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence |
Jane Gregory | Salford Survivors |
Health & Wellbeing Board
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Where Representing |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
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Health & Wellbeing Board (and sub-groups) |
Bi-monthly | Vocal Leaders |
Ben Andrews Jennifer-Anne Smith Michelle Dennett |
Beyond Empower Salford Loaves and Fishes Start In Salford |
| Equality Strategy Writing Group | No steering group established | Vocal Leaders |
Kush Chotera Simone Spray Kay Fairhurst Charles Kwaku-Odoi |
Europia 42nd Street Salford Disability Forum CAHN |
| Tackling Poverty Strategy Writing Group | No steering group established | Vocal Leaders | Tom Togher | Salford Citizens Advice |
| Inclusive Economy Steering Group | Vocal Leaders | Tom Togher | Salford Citizens Advice |
Salford Skills & Work Board
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Where Representing |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
| Salford Skills & Work Board | Quarterly | Vocal Leaders | Mike Thorpe | The Broughton Trust |
Wellbeing, Health & Care (Other)
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Where Representing |
Frequency | Forum Representing |
Vocal Representative |
Organisation |
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All Age Mental Health Commissioning Strategy Group |
Quarterly | Currently no representative allowed | ||
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Learning Difficulties & Autism Strategy Board |
Quarterly | Vocal Wellbeing, Health & Social Care | Peter Bainbridge | Salford Autism |
| Suicide Prevention Board | Bi-monthly | Vocal Wellbeing, Health & Social Care | Dennis Baldwin | Start In Salford |