Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
Viewpoint
If you provide a service to young people you will want to know what they really think. Viewpoint gives you a direct line to their views and attitudes.
Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
The VODG is a grouping of over 60 leading voluntary sector and not-for-profit disability organisations that works on behalf of its members to influence and develop social care policy, build relationships with government and other key agencies, promotes best practice and keep members up-to-date on matters that have an effect on service delivery
Volunteer Now
Volunteer Now works to promote, enhance and support volunteering across Northern Ireland. Volunteer Now is about connecting with individuals and organisations to build healthy communities and create positive change. Volunteer Now enhances recognition for the contribution volunteers make, provides access to opportunities and encourages people to volunteer. We provide training, information, guidance and support to volunteer-involving organisations on issues of good practice and policy regarding volunteering, volunteer management, child protection, safeguarding vulnerable adults and governance.
Volunteering England
There is a long tradition of volunteering in health or social care, whether within the NHS or through charity and voluntary groups. A great many volunteer roles have built up in this field, ranging from companionship to hands-on caring, and including representative roles to promote public involvement in the NHS.
Wakefield Council
Health and Social Care
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Social Care and Health
Warwickshire County Council
Social Care and Health
West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council is committed to improving the Health and Well-being of our population. We work in partnership with a wide range of services and partners to do this. The Council takes the lead in social care services providing support to people who may be at risk or vulnerable, so they can live safely in their community and reach their full potential.
West Dunbartonshire Council
The Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) is a Partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and brings together both NHS and Local Authority responsibilities for community-based health and social care services within a single, integrated structure.
Western Isles Council
Social and Community Services Department
Westminster City Council
This section tells you how to get council support for yourself or your family. It includes information of particular interest to senior residents, social workers, carers and those who have difficulties due to long-term illness or disability. Also, you can see the services available to support families, children and young people. There’s also a link to help you find your local GP, dentist or healthcare service.
What is self harm?
Self-harm or self-injury is a way some people use for dealing with difficult or painful feelings that they find difficult to talk about. It is a lot more common than people realise – partly because it is often so hidden and is not something people will talk about. It has been estimated that up to one in ten young people will harm themselves at some point, and it is thought to be more common amongst teenage girls.
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland works with and for Scotland’s children and young people in care. Our work is varied. We lobby local and national government, and we offer information and advice to people working in the care system. We campaign for positive change. But above all, our key offering is in working directly with young people to help them speak out about what they need – and have a right to. Our independent advocacy service guarantees young people in care support and understanding.
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Health and Social Care
Wiltshire College
Undergraduate
Wiltshire County Council
Social care services in Wiltshire help people live safely and independently in their local communities. There are a wide range of services for children and families and for adults and their carers. Services include family support, home care, residential care, fostering and adoption.
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care
Social Care and Health
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Childrens Services
Children’s Social Care has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people in Wirral.
Wolverhampton City Council
All of us may need health and social care services at some point in our lives. Health and social care is the part of the council that provides help to people who, for whatever reason, have difficulties in coping with everyday life. This used to be called social services.
