About Us
WHAT DOES THE FORUM AIM TO DO?
To act as a focal point for consultation and representation on matters
to do with community care
To enable users and carers to have a voice in the planning and provision of community care
To promote the provision of accessible information and to raise public awareness about community care
To assist in the provision of training to improve the quality of community care services
To encourage and support the development of new initiatives in community care in the field of advice, information and advocacy
To work in partnership with all agencies both locally and nationally to improve community care services
MEMBERSHIP OF THE FORUM
Membership of the Forum is open to all voluntary organisations and individuals with an interest in the planning and provision of community care services in the Borders. From the membership, 15 representatives are nominated to serve for a period of 3 years on the Executive Committee of the Forum. The Forum of Councils of Voluntary Service represents the Local Associations for Voluntary Service as ex-officio members.
FUNDING
The BVCCF (Forum) is jointly funded by the Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and the NHS Borders.
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