Slough Labour have ensured the voluntary sector in Slough has received a financial boost by agreeing a 3 year contract worth over £2.5 million with SPACE (Slough Prevention Alliance Community Engagement) to deliver vital services to our vulnerable residents to ensure they have services which benefit them across each aspect of their lives
SPACE will provide residents with advice and help in accessing information about local care and support services which will allow them to stay in their homes and communities for longer and reduce the need for formal care.
“Our aim is to support vulnerable adults by awarding contracts that have the maximum impact at ground level”
The Cabinet adopted a policy of providing an outcomes based approach to working with the voluntary sector so we can ensure that residents have access to support that boosts their wellbeing across the board with the aim of helping people stay healthier and independent for longer.
Councillor Sabia Hussain said:
“The new approach to voluntary sector funding has enabled us to fund organisations using a stringent evaluation process and we are delighted with the scope and quality of the proposed model of care created by the preferred bidder. We will now work with SPACE to ensure the changes are carefully managed.
“As is the case with any tendering exercise, there will be some organisations that are disappointed with the outcome but we are committed to funding services that link to the council’s key priorities and meet the needs of local people. Our aim is to support vulnerable adults by awarding contracts that have the maximum impact at ground level, and I am confident we have achieved this.
“We remain committed to all voluntary sector organisations in Slough, and are appreciative of the work they do.”