Health & Social Care Partnership
At SVE we work to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Stirling by supporting local charities, social enterprises, community groups and volunteers. We believe strong communities help people live healthier, happier lives, and that the third sector plays a vital role in making this happen.
Our Role
SVE works closely with NHS Forth Valley, Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership, local authorities and third sector organisations to ensure communities are involved in shaping health and social care services.
We help to:
- Support local organisations delivering health and wellbeing activities.
- Represent the views and experiences of the third sector.
- Share information, funding opportunities and good practice.
- Bring organisations together to collaborate and influence local services.
- Promote volunteering and community-led solutions that improve wellbeing.
By connecting people, organisations and decision-makers, we help ensure services are shaped by the needs of local communities.
Giving the Third Sector a Voice
Working in partnership with Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), SVE facilitates the Health and Social Care Third Sector Forum.
The Forum brings together charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and individuals with an interest in health and social care to:
- Share knowledge, ideas and experiences.
- Discuss local and national developments.
- Hear from guest speakers and partner organisations.
- Highlight issues affecting communities.
- Influence future planning and decision making.
The Forum meets every three months and is open to anyone with an interest in improving health and wellbeing across Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
Health & Social Care Bulletin
Each month we produce a Health and Social Care Partnership Bulletin, helping organisations stay informed about:
- Funding opportunities.
- Training and events.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Third sector news.
- Local initiatives and projects.
- Updates from partner organisations.
The bulletin helps strengthen communication across the sector and keeps organisations connected with the latest opportunities and developments.
Supporting Partnership Working
SVE regularly attends strategic health and social care meetings, ensuring the third sector's knowledge, expertise and community insight are represented when services are planned and developed.
We also work with new and established organisations to make sure they are aware of the wide range of support and development services available through SVE.
Why Health & Social Care Integration Matters
Health and social care services in Scotland are designed to work more closely together so people receive coordinated, person-centred support. This is particularly important for people living with long-term conditions, disabilities or complex care needs.
Bringing services together helps to:
- Improve people's experiences of care.
- Support people to live independently for longer.
- Reduce duplication between services.
- Make the best use of public resources.
- Deliver better outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
Across the Forth Valley area there are two Health and Social Care Partnerships, one covering Falkirk and one covering Clackmannanshire and Stirling.
The vision of the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership is to enable people to live full, positive lives within supportive communities.
Its priorities include:
- Supporting people to manage their own health and wellbeing.
- Providing accessible, community-based support.
- Helping people stay safe and independent.
- Involving individuals and carers in decisions about their care.
- Ensuring everyone has a positive and fair experience of health and social care services.
These priorities closely align with SVE's commitment to supporting resilient communities and strengthening the role of the third sector.
Get Involved
Whether you're a community organisation, volunteer, public sector partner or someone with an interest in health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
If you would like to join the Health and Social Care Third Sector Forum or receive the monthly Health and Social Care Partnership Bulletin, please contact Gordon MacKenzie on gordon@sventerprise.org.uk
Gordon can also provide more information about how SVE supports organisations working across Stirling and Clackmannanshire and how you can get involved in shaping local health and social care conversations.
Further Information
If you'd like to learn more about health and social care in Scotland, the following resources provide useful information:
- Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership.
- Health and Social Care Standards, My Support, My Life.
- The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE), which champions people's rights, supports self-management and promotes the important role of the third sector in improving health and wellbeing.
