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Case Study: Blind Association in West Sussex
A blind association in West Sussex wanted an evaluation of their Listening and Information Service undertaken with a report that could be used to help future direction of the service and evidence for funding.
I agreed a brief and parameters of research with Chief Officer; carried out 1:1 interviews, observations, desk research, telephone enquiries with a range of stakeholders from staff, clinicians, members and professional bodies.
One of the problems I encountered was a very short time in which to do a thorough job and write up results.
An independent evaluation report was written and will be presented to the association's trustees by their CEO.
The association has benefited by having this evaluation because it has brought together their case studies, statistics and the independent interviews together in one document.
People need to talk about their experience of being diagnosed with visual impairments, and the service does more than listen. They give practical advice and help, and are fully qualified.
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Neighbourhood Council
Submitted by sharon on 26 September, 2010 - 20:31.This organisation had recently been involved in the negotiation with the District Council of the representation of the local community's views regarding a local park. The organisation were keen to have a document setting out terms of reference for the District Council and organisation discussing the local issues together.
Polish Community Group
Submitted by sharon on 26 September, 2010 - 20:08.The Polish Community Worker approached me to discuss what support could be provided to a group of Polish individuals, who were potentially looking to set up a new local community association.
Cooking Workshops
Submitted by sharon on 26 September, 2010 - 19:40.A local parent with a background in cooking professionally had been offering her time to local schools delivering cooking activity workshops to local children. In the main this activity had received no external funding; however donations of food were made by a local supermarket.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
Submitted by sharon on 24 August, 2010 - 12:53.West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is keen to use the CVS for making contact with community and voluntary groups on an ongoing basis.
They would like to source different channels to make contact with groups and individuals to help communicate their safety advice and practical help to the whole community.