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#vcs sub contracting: just plain wrong. How did change away from top down services happen in the past? What else do we need to relearn? about 16 hours ago via Mobile Web
Here are some indicators of poor #commissioning in #vcs: constant re-commissioning, few submissions, high staff turnover. about 16 hours ago via Mobile Web
The myth of a level playing field in #vcs #commissioning: it remains a myth. No one wanted to talk about it... about 17 hours ago via Mobile Web
Role of #vcs in public services: innovate, compensate for statutory neglect, be part of civil society - say what's needed about 17 hours ago via Mobile Web
More from open space at #vcs is competition killing us event... Can't force people to network. Just happens but can start with shared ground about 17 hours ago via Mobile Web
#vcs people need to make case for plural experiences - even if #commmissioning folks want convenience of one voice about 17 hours ago via Mobile Web
How to have solidarity under discussion at @nciaction and lvsc event. #vcs folks can relearn to caucus? about 17 hours ago via Mobile Web
#vcs we're discussing whether to put up or shut up, solidarity, what public services shouldn't vcs provide about 18 hours ago via Mobile Web
Open space session now at @LVSCnews and @nciaction event. one of our sessions is called clegg about 18 hours ago via Mobile Web
Summing up now... #commissioning in #vcs is policy fantasy, very different on ground. Commissioners need service understanding about 19 hours ago via Mobile Web
So we've heard 4 different approaches to the #vcs commissioning roller coaster. Event report from lvsc and nciaction out soon... about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
Do #vcs trustees face a conflict between getting the cash in and keeping to their mission? #commissioning shows difference with priv sector about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
Can #vcs mergers be good? What about removing duplication. Depends on what service users need. Discussion @nciaction and lvscnews event... about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
#systemsthinking in #vcs is under discussion now... Underpinned by principle that public sector can & should deliver many services about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
The worry is that increased #vcs competition will lead to mergers and loss of identity about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
What has happened to community cohesion and how does increased #vcs competition undermine this? We're in discussion now at event with @ncia about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
Shambles of #commissioning for #workprogramme - lots of documents but no clients, says Joanna from z2000 trust... about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
You'd rather tear out your eyes than deal with unbelievable bureaucracy of legal services money, says Joanna at today's event with @ncia about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
Joanna Kennedy from Zacharaeus 2000 trust talking about #vcs campaigning and refusal of most public money about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web
Josie Soutar from Sheffield alcohol support services says they'd be called #vcs losers after walking away from big #nhs contract in 2010 about 20 hours ago via Mobile Web

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