UEC Winter Pressures Funding for the VCFSE Sector
Date posted: 2nd October 2024
The ICS committed 2% of the Winter Pressure funding for 24/25 to the VCFSE sector to support unnecessary attendance at UEC and/or to facilitate safe and supported discharge from hospital.
The Alliance selected 2 pilot areas – BwD and Blackpool – to test and learn from the inclusion of the VCFSE sector in supporting system partners with an equal split of the funding to both areas.
Following an open bidding process, Spring North were appointed as the managing organisation for this work.
Consultation was undertaken with place partners in the 2 areas to identify the target populations based supporting evidence of need.
Blackpool – social/community connectors engaged to work alongside the ARI Hub.
Blackburn with Darwen- Fall Prevention and support for frail elderly in Darwen.
Outreach in town centre and surrounding areas to vulnerable individuals and families.
Subsequently, applications were open to any VCFSE partners working in these areas to design a delivery model to meet the needs of the identified cohorts. The successful organisations were as follows.
Blackpool– CAB and Groundwork
BwD– Frail Elderly – Age UK in partnership with Care Network and CVS
TownCentre - Project 180, Thomas, Red Rose Recovery.
In collaboration with system partners we have developed an outcomes framework and reporting mechanism for delivery partners.
The projects will commence from 1st October for a duration of 6 months.