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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · 12d

The Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers offers a positive step forward, IF fully funded. Responding to the consultation is therefore essential to help ensure the proposals work for the breadth and diversity of the care sector.

www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vod...
#SocialCare #FPA #FairPay

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · 13d

View the latest roles on the #VODGJobBoard

Hft, a member of VODG, is currently recruiting for two Executive Director roles.

View both roles here: www.vodg.org.uk/vodg-jobs/jo...

#JobOpportunity #CharityJobs #LeadershipRoles #ExecutiveLeadership

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · 25d

🚀 Exciting updates from our recent VODG networks!

We explored CQC inspection trends, NHS 10-Year Plan insights, investment methods, and more. 🌟

Looking forward to wrapping up with quality & safeguarding!

#VODG #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking

🔗https://www.vodg.org.uk/event-calendar.html

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚀 This morning, VODG CEO Rhidian Hughes shared insights on the VODG Central Services Benchmarking Programme!

Missed it? Check out the details via the hub: www.vodg.org.uk/resource/cen...

Not a member yet? Join us to benchmark your services! 🌟 www.vodg.org.uk/membership.h...

#VODG #Benchmarking

Central Services Benchmarking Hub

We are excited to share the central services benchmarking proposal and supporting documents with our members.

www.vodg.org.uk

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌟 We are thrilled to extend a very warm welcome to our newest member, Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre, and their CEO Zoe Richardson!

We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and influencing positive change together!

#Welcome #Collaboration #Support

www.vodg.org.uk/member/muscu...

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Aug 29

We’re delighted to announce VODG’s newest Strategic Partnership with Delphi Care Solutions!

This collaboration marks a big step forward in enhancing support and resources for our members.

🔗 www.vodg.org.uk/resource/int...

#VODGPartnership

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re happy to extend a very warm welcome to our newest corporate partner, Peridot Partners!

This collaboration marks a big step forward in enhancing support and resources for our members.

🔗 vodg.org.uk/resource/int...

#VODGPartnership

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Aug 21

VODG members are invited to an online meeting on international recruitment on 11 September, 10.00 to 11.00, to hear from industry experts about the recent rule changes and what they mean for members employing or looking to recruit international workers. www.vodg.org.uk/event-calend...

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 22

We’re proud members of the Disabled Children’s Partnership & are backing the #FightForOrdinary campaign, to show how the SEND system can be transformed without taking away legal rights or protections.

Find out more and ask your MP to support: disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/fight-for-or...

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 21

We're backing the @adass.bsky.social #CareCantWait campaign, shining a light on the importance and impact of good adult #SocialCare.

Four in five of us will need care at some point but public awareness remains low.

Find out more and join us in showing your support: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 15

‘The government’s ambitions for health & care are welcome but will only become a reality in the lives of disabled people and their families when councils are able to fully fund the care and support people rely on.’

We respond to the @adass.bsky.social Spring Survey:
www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vod...

VODG Responds to ADASS Spring Survey 2025

The latest ADASS survey helpfully articulates the challenges facing social care and the need for action if the Government's ambitions for health and care are to be realised.

www.vodg.org.uk

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 9

👏 Great to see this letter delivered to No. 10! @vodgmembership.bsky.social are proud to have signed Hannah’s letter and continue to call for greater clarity on government’s plans and protections for EHCPs.

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yesterday we delivered Hannah’s open letter to No. 10 Downing Street.

Over 10,000 campaigners signed the letter and sent a message to the Prime Minister.

EHCPs are critical for so many young people and need to be protected.

Photo of 5 people stood outside downing street on a sunny day holding a black box containing papers.

Photo of 5 people and a security guard stood outside downing street on a sunny day holding a black box containing papers.

Photo of Hannah, a young woman with dyed red hair sitting in her wheelchair outside of No 10 Downing Street holding a black box.

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our initial response to the Ten Year Health Plan welcomes the shift to more localised support, the reframing of relationships & emphasises the crucial role VCSE organisations have in delivering the solutions needed to make the plan a reality:
www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vod...

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 2

Yesterday 86 charities came together to stand with disabled people and their organisations in calling for MPs to vote against the UC & PIP Bill proceeding.

With the vote for the Bill, our work continues to ensure the voices of disabled people continue to be heard and further changes made.

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today MPs will vote on the Universal Credit and #PIP Bill. While we welcome gov’t listening to issues raised, we remain concerned that plans are being rushed through without proper engagement, create a two-tier system and will drive families into poverty.

www.vodg.org.uk/resource/cha...

Changes to the Universal Credit and PIP Bill

We continue to be concerned that the Universal Credit and Personal independence Payment Bill is being rushed through and 'concessions' risk creating a two-tier system for disabled people.

www.vodg.org.uk

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jul 1

🌟 Calling all CEOs of not-for-profit organisations dedicated to supporting disabled people! 🌟

Feel free to reach out at [email protected] or sign up directly through this link: www.vodg.org.uk/membership.h...

Let’s work together to make a difference!

#StrongerTogether

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 24

We are thrilled to share our latest short video featuring some of our incredible VODG members as they highlight the benefits of being part of our community! 🎥

www.vodg.org.uk/membership.h...

#VODG #MembershipMatters #Community #DisabilitySupport #Nonprofit #MemberBenefits

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 18

There is a great deal of concern about what the Universal Credit & PIP Bill - plus the Green Paper on #WelfareReform still out for consultation - mean for people’s lives.

We urge MPs to work with disabled people, families and carers to put disabled people at the heart of this Bill.
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https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3988

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Jun 17

Hannah’s EHCP changed her life. Now she’s worried others will miss out.

Following reports that EHCPs may be limited in new Government plans, Hannah is calling on Keir Starmer to stop this from happening.

Join Hannah’s fight to save EHCPs. bit.ly/PMEHCP

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 18

Join us in signing Hannah's letter calling on the Prime Minister to save EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) ⏩ bit.ly/PMEHCP
@dcpcampaign.bsky.social

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today’s #SpendingReview provides welcome investment in children’s social care, SEND, the NHS and social housing, but instils very little confidence that adult social care will ever be seen as the essential public service it is.

www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vod...

VODG Responds to Spending Review 2025

Today’s Spending Review provides welcome investment in children’s social care, SEND, the NHS and social housing but instils very little confidence that adult social care will ever be seen as the essen...

www.vodg.org.uk

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 11

An inspiring end to #VODGConf25 with Dame Sharon White sharing her unique insight on leading values-led organisations, working in the Treasury and retaining optimism despite political and economic challenges.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a great day!
#ThirdSector #SocialCare

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Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Jun 10

Great to attend #VODGConf25 today & have the opportunity to listen and engage with so many inspiring individuals within the sector, all committed to empowering disabled people bsky.app/profile/vodg...

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 10

Our opening plenary explored "Leading with Purpose | Elevating Disability Representation."

Inspiring and thought-provoking insight from our panel on their own journeys, the importance of ally ship, authentic representative and cultivating diverse leadership teams. #VODGConf25

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 10

Our opening plenary explored "Leading with Purpose | Elevating Disability Representation."

Inspiring and thought-provoking insight from our panel on their own journeys, the importance of ally ship, authentic representative and cultivating diverse leadership teams. #VODGConf25

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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 10

#VODGConf25 is underway! Great to see so many of our members together in Birmingham for a full day of discussion, workshops and collaboration.

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