Each VOCAL Forum (where applicable) elects representatives to represent them at strategic partnerships across the city.
The purpose of the role of a VOCAL representative is to
- Contribute on behalf of VOCAL members of the thematic partnerships in strategic decision making and Influence local policies, strategies and services
- Raise awareness of the role the VCSE sector plays in making a difference for local communities in Salford
The responsibilities of VOCAL Representatives is to work as an integral part of the strategic partnership board or Sub Group the VOCAL membership have elected them to attend on their behalf to:-
- Adhere to the terms of reference of the strategic partnership, board or Sub Group
- Ensure papers are read and contributions prepared in advance
- Utilise their professional skills, experience and knowledge to contribute to decision making on behalf of VOCAL members
- Promote co-production with VOCAL Forums
Provide Feedback to, and seek the views of VOCAL thematic Forums, in particular to:
- Provide feedback to the VOCAL thematic Forums
- Where possible consult with other VOCAL members to enable them to provide a mandate on specific issues, policies or strategies
Meet your VOCAL Forum Representatives
VOCAL Children, Young People & Families Forum Representatives
|
Name of Strategic Partnership |
Name of Representative |
Organisation |
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Anna Callaghan |
Talk Listen Change |
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Nicole Joseph |
YMCA Manchester |
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Salford Thrive Partnership (formerly children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing Partnership) |
Sophie Sheehy |
Salford Foundation |
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Salford Special Educational Needs (SEND) Partnership Board |
Kate Hornsby |
Barnado’s |
|
Michelle Warburton |
Salford CVS |
Equality and Inclusion
|
Name of Strategic Partnership |
Name of Representative | Organisation |
|
Inclusive Economy Writing Group |
Tom Togher Sheila Murtagh Lynne Stafford |
Citizens Advice Salford Salford Credit Union Gaddum Centre |
|
Equality Strategy Writing Group |
Kush Chottera Simone Spray Rob Cookson Kay Fairhurst Charles Kwaku-Odoi |
Europia 42nd Street LGBT Foundation Salford Disability Forum Caribbean & African Health Network |
|
Tackling Poverty Strategy Writing Group |
Tom Togher Sheila Murtagh |
Citizens Advice Salford Salford Credit Union |
VOCAL Wellbeing, Health & Social Care Representatives
|
Name of Strategic Partnership |
Name of Representative |
Organisation |
|
Lynne Stafford |
Gaddum Centre |
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Salford Together Neighbourhood Leadership Board (Broughton) |
Mike Thorpe |
Broughton Trust |
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Salford Together Neighbourhood Leadership Board (Ordsall & Claremont) |
Caroline Ellicott |
Citizens Advice Salford |
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Salford Together Neighbourhood Leadership Board (Eccles & Irlam) |
Lawrence Caygill |
Mind in Salford |
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Salford Together Neighbourhood Leadership Board (Little Hulton & Walkden) |
Chris Chamberlain |
Track Safety TTSP Hub |
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Salford Together Neighbourhood Leadership Board (Swinton) |
Graham Pattinson |
Salford & District Football Lead |
|
Salford Adult Advisory Board |
Position Vacant |
|
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Living Well in Salford Design Group |
Michelle Dennett |
Start in Salford |
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Living Well in Salford Collaborative |
Michelle Dennett |
Start in Salford |
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Salford All Age Mental Health Strategy Group |
Bernadette Conlon Natalie Lunn (CYPF Rep) |
Start in Salford 42nd Street |
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Salford Learning Difficulties & Autism Strategy Board |
Peter Bainbridge |
Salford Autism |
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Salford Suicide Prevention Board |
Dennis Baldwin |
Start in Salford |
Safeguarding Adults
|
Name of Strategic Partnership |
Name of Representative |
Organisation |
|
Salford Safeguarding Adults Board |
Michelle Warburton |
Salford CVS |
|
Performance & Quality Sub Group |
Sam Cooke |
Penderels Trust |
|
Implementation & Impact Network |
Position Vacant |
Salford Strategic Housing Partnership
|
Name of Strategic Partnership |
Name of Representative | Organisation |
|
Salford Strategic Housing Partnership |
Mike Thorpe Tom Togher Bernadette Elder |
Broughton Trust Citizens Advice Salford Inspiring Communities Together |
Salford Skills & Work Board
|
Name of Strategic Partnership |
Name of Representative | Organisation |
|
Salford Skills & Work Board |
Mike Thorpe | Broughton Trust |
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