Health/social professionals need to listen to family/unpaid carers about the needs of the carers for person.
Helping public sector to work with relevant VCS orgs in meaningful ways to support sustainability.
Investing in welfare advice and support services delivered by the VCS.
Communication and information sharing between health organisations and voluntary sector!
We want to be involved with care plans for service users we know well.
End of life care needs to be more joined up, with one person co-ordinating.
The geography of West Norfolk makes it difficult for people to access services.
Lack of services for young people/young carers in rural locations. Transport is an issue to get to clubs.
We struggled to inform GP's about the services we offer
An expectation that the voluntary sector will continue to be seen as a replacement for statutory services - paid less to deliver more.