Resources

Did you know we currently have three Special Interest Groups, bringing together member CEOs and senior leaders on shared areas of delivery covering children and young people’s support, housing and care, and integrated support together with residential accommodation.

As part of our community, you’re stepping into vital conversations that are shaping the future of social care.

SfC has published a mid-year update on pay rates for care workers in the independent sector of adult social care in England including the impact of increasing NLW.

Rethink Mental Illness recently held a webinar on delivering neighbourhood health and the shift from hospital to community.

Resources include a note of the meeting, overview slides, explainers and a VCSE engagement checklist.

This new series of CEO breakfasts is aimed at deepening connections and engagement among CEO members of VODG. They have an informal agenda to allow leaders to discuss topics of interest and address challenges collectively.

Co-produced with member CEOs, this draft document sets out a set of four principles for VODG to use to help promote the VCSE sector. We are asking for feedback and comments by 13 March 2026.

With a focus on the Spring Budget, the meeting provides an informal space for CEOs to come together to share insight and intelligence on policy and regulatory issues, and to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities through joint learning, problem‑solving and collective action.

The Local Government Association has launched a major consultation on adult social care, seeking to engage councils, sector stakeholders and people with lived experience on the role of local government in a future reformed system. The consultation will inform the LGA's response to the Casey Commission on the future of adult social care. VODG is registered to take part in the engagement series and will be sharing insight and evidence from our members to help shape the local government perspective ahead of the Commission's findings.

Following the new Information Standards Notice in December, it is now mandatory for all NHS, health and social care service providers that are publicly funded to be able to share, read and write reasonable adjustment digital flags by 30 September 2026. The above checklist is an essential tool for all to work through as is the e-learning for all staff accessing disabled people’s records. There is a lot of information, guides, explainers and links that can be shared on this. If you would like more information do get in touch.

This blog explores rising Home Office scrutiny causing tougher CoS approvals for care providers.

In conjunction with Deafblind Scotland, Deafblind UK has launched a new national free helpline for people with Usher Syndrome. The service is available in English and BSL and is connected to a network of partner charities and organisations who understand Usher Syndrome and the issues that can come with it.

EveryStory seeks trustees to shape strategic direction, uphold strong governance, and advocate for individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people.

A mock coroner’s inquest showing how care decisions, records and provider actions are examined in court.

Overview of how interim managers maintain service continuity, stability and compliance during organisational gaps or crises.

A supportive, peer-led session helping charity Chairs share challenges, strengthen confidence, and lead with clarity.