3View Winter 2014

The official magazine for the voluntary and communitysector in Eastbourne, Lewes District and Wealden.

VIEW3East Sussex BetterTogether: Roles for theVoluntary Sector to Play

Keeping Warmand Well thisWinter, page 2

Changes toAccountingStandardsand SORP,page 4

New Healthand WellbeingProjectLaunched,page 10

Plus...

and much more inside...

Winter 2014

Welcome!

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3VA Annual General Meeting (AGM)4 December4:00 pm to 5:00 pmAll Saints Community Hall, 21a Grange Road,Eastbourne BN21 4HE

HR Essentials: Recruitment and Induction27 January9:30 am to 12:30 pm3VA Annexe, 8 Saffrons Road, Eastbourne BN211D

Business Planning29 January10:00 am to 12:30 pmYarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street,Lewes BN7 2QS

Getting the Budget Right3 February10:00 am to 12:30 pmBellbrook Centre, Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL

Covering Your Costs17 February10:00 am to 12:30 pmBellbrook Centre, Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL

Child Protection: Taking the Lead24 February9:30 am to 1:00 pm3VA Annexe, 8 Saffrons Road, Eastbourne BN211D

Diary Dates________ For further details on training courses, please see page 11 or visitwww.3va.org.uk/upcoming. More information about futureVolunteer Centre East Sussex events around the county can befound at vces.org.uk/events.

Welcome to the Winter 2014 edition of 3View.

A key long-term social change is our ageing population. This is, of course,something positive but it does present challenges both to the state and tovoluntary action In meeting support needs and maximising quality of life.At the same time, we know that the size of the public purse will continueto reduce.

So, whatever one’s politics or values, some changes of approach are goingto be needed – hence Better Together, which crops up more than onceover the coming pages. At 3VA, we hope this gives an opportunity forvoluntary action to be valued and involved to an ever greater extent thanbefore. Local, joined up support, people-centred approaches and community solutions such as dementiafriendliness need to be central to service development. I hope the information in this issue will help those of youinvolved in health and social care to not only understand what is going to be happening, but also better enabledto have a say or have a role if you wish. These changes are so vital to so many people.

Elsewhere, I’m delighted that we are able to bring such a range of expert contributors to you on a wide range oftopics. A big thank you to them. The articles in this issue may focus on very different things, but this serves onlyto demonstrate how diverse and vibrant the sector is in our area - something that will be on display once againas we gather in Eastbourne for 3VA’s AGM on Thursday, 4 December. I very much look forward to seeing many ofyou in attendance.

Adam Chugg, CEO

With very best wishes,

Adam Chugg

eyeKeeping Warm and WellExpert

Those in fuel poverty often face a“heat or eat” crisis and much of the timecompromises are made to a household’s

expenditure. Community and voluntary groups arean important player in combatting fuel poverty sincedirect contact is often most effective in identifyingthose at risk. Identifying those at risk, sharing tipson keeping warm and well and referring vulnerablepeople to help are all vital steps in the fight againstfuel poverty.

Avoiding Estimated Fuel BillsIf you receive an energy bill that has an “e” markednext to the present or previous meter reading thenthe bill has been estimated. To avoid being over orunder charged, phone your energy supplier to makearrangements to avoid estimated fuel bills.

Top Energy Saving TipsHere are some of the best ways to save energy:• Turn down the thermostat 1°C to save 10%

energy.• Keep the boiler thermostat high.• Switch off lights and appliances when not in use.• Draught proof your home to prevent heat loss. • Thick lined curtains can help to reduce heat loss

around draughty windows.

Winter Home Check ServiceThe Winter Home Check Service is part of the EastSussex Fuel Poverty Reduction Programme. It aimsto protect vulnerable individuals and communitiesfrom the effects of living in a cold home. If you areover 65, or if anyone in your house is disabled, oryou have a family with children and on a lowincome, you may qualify. The service provides:

• A home assessment.• Small home repairs, such as improving insulation,

repairing or replacing boilers and clearing guttersor chimneys.

• Emergency temporary heating.• Advice on cutting the cost of heating. For more

information call Social Care Direct on 0345 60 80191.

The programme also provides a free e-learning

training course provided by National Energy Actionto help front line workers understand and identifythe fuel poor. The e-learning course is available atwww.jlweb.co.uk/nea/fph/fph.htm; the passcodeis NeA71364.

National Energy Efficiency SchemesThe Green Deal is largely aimed at owner occupiersand private sector tenants to help improve homeenergy efficiency. The scheme provides loans whichare paid back through energy savings on theelectricity bill so there should be no upfront cost tothe homeowner. For more information aboutgetting a Green Deal, contact the Energy SavingTrust on 0300 123 1234.

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) schemeworks alongside the Green Deal and provides grantsfor low income and vulnerable households andinsulation measures to low income communities.Occupants can seek assistance directly from theenergy suppliers or by referral from the EnergySaving Trust on 0300 123 1234.

Advice and Help for Dealing with Fuel DebtHome Heat Helpline: Provides advice on fuelpoverty, fuel debt and grants – 0800 33 66 99.

Citizens Advice Consumer Service: Provides adviceon fuel bills, fuel debt and grants – 03454 04 05 06.

If your organisation provides services in Wealdenand you would like any advice, education or trainingon fuel poverty or energy efficiency, please contactJustin Bailey on 01323 443313 or [email protected].

Further information and helpful advice for groupsacross East Sussex, can be found athttp://bit.ly/1FSoiAN.

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It is essential to keep warm in the winter and there are some simplethings you can do to keep warm and stay healthy. In this edition’sExpert Eye, Justin Bailey, Home Energy Efficiency Officer at WealdenDistrict Council, shares some links to local resources and a few tips.


There are two changes proposed to the various SORPs used by charities since 2005. These changes havebeen announced in the last few months and will come into effect over the next two years (10).

The first change is that the FRSSE and the FRSSE SORP will become the accounting standard forfinancial years commencing on or after 1 January 2015. It is then set to be withdrawn for financial yearscommencing on or after 1 January 2016 and, therefore, FRSSE SORP is a short-term option only.

The second change is that the FRSSE and FRSSE SORP will be replaced for financial years commencingon or after 1 January 2016. Although final details are still to be confirmed, it is anticipated that FRS 102 andFRS 102 SORP will become the subsequent standard.

All charities must use either the FRSSE SORP or the FRS 102 SORP except those that are eligibleand choose to prepare their accounts on a Receipts and Payments Basis.

Any charity may choose to use FRS 102, but an organisation classified as a ‘small’ charity (1) is eligible touse FRSSE. Those organisations which exceed the ‘small’ thresholds are required to use FRS 102.Whichever method is chosen, the relevant SORP must be used.

Both the FRSSE SORP and the FRS 102 SORP require that income (2) and expenditure (3) must only berecognised in the accounts of a charity when all of the relevant criteria are met.

There is guidance regarding the recognition of liability and specific guidance which should be reviewed inrespect of organisations involved in multi-employer defined benefit schemes (4).

Receipts and Payments Accounts is the third accounting option available to charities that are not set up ascompanies incorporated under the Companies Act, but only if the charity’s gross income is under £250,000.This form of accounting does not require charities to use accounting standards or SORP.

Both the FRSSE SORP and the FRS 102 SORP are designed for internet use and set out in modularformat that allows charities with less complex operations and structures to focus on core modules (5).

In addition to changes with SORPS, an EU Accounting Directive is due to be implemented in UK companylaw and will apply from 1 January 2016. This will radically change the note disclosures made in theaccounts of small companies and will impact on both the FRSSE and the FRSSE SORP (6).

Although the Accounting directive limits the disclosure requirements placed on small companies, thislimitation does not apply to not-for-profit undertakings that are companies (7), which means that onceimplemented additional reporting requirements currently placed on charities in the UK would not becontrary to the requirements of the Accounting Directive.

It is, therefore, anticipated that SORPs will still be able to place additional disclosure requirements on small

Community DevelopmentIn this article, Maureen Anstey, Community Development Officer (Eastbourne), provides an overviewof the changes to accounting standards and Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) plannedand proposed over the next two years.

Introduction

Choosing which standard to use

EU Changes

Changes to Accounting Standards and SORP

References made in this article can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1rjb9Yh.


3VA was asked by Eastbourne Hailsham SeafordCCG and High Weald Lewes Havens CCG toorganise two Development Days for PatientParticipation Groups (PPGs). One was held inEastbourne on 11 October 2014 and the second inUckfield on 25 October 2014.

These events were staged to enable PPG members tohear from health professionals and Healthwatch, the consumer champion forhealth and social care, about changes in health, to do some sharing and networking and also to attendworkshops.

The events were very well received. Some of the comments on the day included: “Hearing from other PPG groups was so interesting.”“Being put into the picture of the purpose of PPG groups was more informative than expected.”“I learnt a great deal about how others deal with and have progressed their PPGs.”“It galvanised me in to action to revitalise our rather poorly performing PPG.”“Great ideas from other members and incredible learning opportunities.”“Networking better than expected. Look forward to next year’s meeting.”

We have passed all the information from the event to the CCGs and look forward to hearing about follow-upto the event.

by Amanda Steer, Representation OfficerPPG Development Days Recap PPG Development Day, Uckfield

company charities as well as non-company charities for charity-specific transactions or other circumstanceswhere further disclosure is required for reason of accountability. In addition, EU Member States arepermitted to require disclosure of five identified items, all of which are likely to be mandatory in the UK (8).

The FRSSE is currently based on existing UK accounting standards and reflect UK company law, but willbecome obsolete once the Accounting Directive is implemented from 1 January 2015. The FRSSE SORP,which is based on the FRSSE is due to be withdrawn and replaced with new guidance that will reflect thenew accounting framework that will apply to small entities, including small charities, for accounting periodscommencing on or after 1 January 2016. This is expected to be FRS 102 and FRS 102 SORP. Howeverthis is still under review and more details are awaited.

What options are available to organisations? The first is to convert to FRSSE and FRSSE SORP witheffect from accounting periods ending on or after 1 January 2015, then convert again to the new processwhich is likely to be the FRS 102 and the accompanying SORP whichwill be introduced from 1 January 2016.

If you choose to use the FRSSE then you need to be awarethat it is very likely to have only a one year ‘shelf-life’ before itis replaced (probably with the FRS 102).

There is more information on our website at http://bit.ly/1rjb9Yh and this will be updated as new detailsbecome available. For specific additional information from this article, please click on the hyperlinkednumbers in brackets. There is also more information and help sheets at www.charitysorp.org.

The Future

by Adam Chugg, Chief Executive Officer


East Sussex Better Together: Roles for the Voluntary Sector to PlayIntroduction – What is going on?East Sussex’s four health and social carecommissioning organisations (the three ClinicalCommissioning Groups (CCGs) and the CountyCouncil) together spend around £935 millionevery year on services for local people. EastSussex Better Together (ESBT) comes from arecognition that as demand and the costs ofcare will continue to rise, changes will beneeded in the way services are organised tobetter meet need. ESBT is a programme to help CCGs andAdult Social Care work together to ensure high quality and affordable carenow and for future generations.

A key measure of success will be to lessen reliance on acute services and increase high qualityprimary and community services to ensure this support is more readily available for local people.This means creating within three years a fully integrated health and social care economy in EastSussex.

Relevance to Voluntary and Community SectorThis is clearly a significant change and one that is hugely relevant to voluntary groups and thecommunities they support – hence the focus upon it in this newsletter. At the same time, thesector has a key part to play and so this also begins to map out how the sector can be involved inthe changes in addition to being informed about them. Opportunities for being involved best comefrom being informed, so below is some more of the detail you will need.

Key OutcomesESBT is a three year programme (150 weeks). In bringing about development of integratedcommunity health and social care teams around localities, key outcomes will include:

• Streamlined points of access for health and social care services • GP-led access for urgent care and support • Getting the best value from medicines• Planned care (e.g. planned hospital operations) • Healthy living and wellbeing, including helping people to manage long-term conditions

Statutory agencies working on the changes have also produced a visual framework – what could bedescribed as a ‘6+2 box model’ – about bringing together a spectrum of services into an integrated


service. This model begins to show just how vital voluntary and community groups are going to beand that voluntary action has a key role to play. For example, work around healthy living,supporting people to live independently and providing services and support to carers are justthree instances where voluntary groups and organisations have a key role to play.

Models of Service DeliveryAs indicated above, these more integrated services are likely to be focused around ‘localities’ withlocal teams and more streamlined points of access for services. More details of how this will bedone will emerge over time, but what we can be clear about now is that this provides anopportunity for local organisations to play a part in supporting better health outcomes in theircommunity. For example, locality teams may be better placed to enable their patients and serviceusers to benefit from the support offered in the community around all aspects of health andwellbeing.

Next StepsThere are several steps you can take now, including:

• Keeping informed. 3VA’s weekly e-Newsletters and the website will link to ESBT updates like thesecond ESBT briefing from October 2014 at http://bit.ly/1Hun2EM.

• Thinking about how this affects your group and your service users.• Talking to health professionals about the changes• Coming along to 3VA’s Local Conversations with the sector (details will be on our website and in

our e-Newsletter)• Letting us know what you’re doing – tweet and Facebook us or contact Jenny Watson

([email protected]), Amanda Steer ([email protected]) or Adam Chugg([email protected]) by email or on 01323 639 373.

• Letting us know how we can help you to better understand these changes and help to get thebest outcomes for the clients and communities you support.

6+2 Box Model:


SpeakUp Forum supports representation and is aplatform for networking in East Sussex. For more detailsSpeakUp’s website is www.speakupforum.org.uk, oryou can follow Speakup on Twitter @SpeakUpForum.

Co-production betweenVCS and ESCC for EastSussex Better Togetherand the new Care Act

HAVE YOUR SAY!

SpeakUp Forum’s research andfeedback on the East SussexAdult Social Care PartnershipBoards influenced and initiatedan internal review of strategicwork with the voluntary sector.Keith Hinkley, Director of AdultSocial Care at East Sussex CountyCouncil and his colleagues willwork with SpeakUp Forum to co-produce good solutions aroundEast Sussex Better Together,new Care Act duties, and thestructures that will best supportintegration of services and astrategic partnership role for thevoluntary and community sector. The aim of the review is to clarifythe roles of the PartnershipBoards and update how we workin line with the changes madethrough East Sussex BetterTogether.

To help that co-productionsucceed, a joint planning meetingis scheduled for 19 December2014. If you would like tocomment on this developmentand support the meeting withyour feedback, please contactAnke Thurm, Projects Officer, [email protected]. Forupdates please visit our websiteat www.speakupforum.org.uk orfollow us on Twitter@SpeakUpForum.

East Sussex Adult Social Care

Partnership Boards bringtogether experts working in the

following areas of Health andAdult Social Care: Disabilities,

Autism, Learning Disabilities, OlderPeople, Carers and Learning &

Skills. Voluntary Sectororganisations are part of eachpartnership board to speak on

behalf of their communities.

The new Care Act 2014

contains over one hundred amendments aimed at putting

people first by building a systemaround their individual care needs. It

clarifies the right to accessibleinformation and advice, carers’ rights

and the cap on care costs. It also stateswho is eligible to receive support from

their local authority. Get a betterunderstanding by reading the fact

sheets (http://bit.ly/1zoLrqi) and thebriefing (http://bit.ly/1utxbME)

provided by the Carers Trust.

East Sussex Better Together

is the programme which brings together the CCGs and East Sussex

County Council to ensure high qualityand affordable health and social carecommissioned through a joint budget

of £935 million a year.

More information at http://bit.ly/1sNraFe.


Volunteer Centre East Sussex (VCES) is a countywide service offering support and advice to groups that involve volunteers in any aspect of their work.Learn more online at www.vces.org.uk.

VCES manages in excess of 900 unfilled volunteering opportunitiescountywide - an extraordinary number demonstrating a high level of needthroughout East Sussex, but also one that points an underlying issue:volunteer mismatch. So why the mismatch of demand and supply? Arethere just not enough volunteers to go round?

Review your role descriptionsHaving done a recent spot-check of the opportunities promoted byVCES, many adverts simply state the need of the organisation and itsservice users rather than being written in a way that appeals to theprospective volunteer. In fact, some roles even look like jobdescriptions! It’s essential that organisations remember thatvolunteering is a choice and, in order to be successful, role descriptionsneed to convey to the individual the benefits of taking part. As this issueof 3View goes to press, there are big changes afoot at Do-it, thecharity-run volunteering database, and organisations will soon berequired to say what ‘skills’ a volunteer would gain by taking on aparticular role. Whilst not all benefits offered by a role can becategorised as ‘skills’, this is a step in the right direction from Do-It to recognise the needsof the volunteer as well as the organisation.

See things from the volunteer’s point of viewOur experience of handling enquiries from individuals has also shown us that:

There seem to be three main drivers for those looking to volunteer: personal development, social contactand a sense of doing something worthwhile. Are you thinking about these motivators when writing your roledescriptions, recruiting, supporting and managing your volunteers?

Many individuals who want to volunteer are put off by the idea of a regular time commitment and the fear ofletting people down (especially service users) if they change their minds on the day. So flexibility is key tothese people who haven’t started volunteering yet. How flexible are your roles? Could you be moreflexible?

Some individuals would like to see more variety in the range of opportunities and activities available. Canyou develop more creative roles? What else could volunteers do for you? How about role-carving?

Guilt is not a motivation for volunteering and Volunteer Coordinators need to manage their volunteerswith patience and grace. Your disappointment that they cannot cover the next session is your own.Wouldn’t it be worse if they volunteered for you out of guilt? Develop processes to mitigate againstvolunteer no-shows

Thank your volunteers for everything they have chosen to do for youRemember that the time and talents that volunteers have given are by choice and for free.

VCES has the expertise to assist groups in tackling these issues and maximising your chances of attractingthe right people. Please visit our website at www.vces.org.uk for advice and support in the form ofEssential Guides or contact us directly to find out more about 1:1 sessions, Volunteer Coordinators’ Forumsand master classes.

‘Motivation is an inside job. People volunteer fortheir reasons not yours.’

- Tom McKee, VolunteerPower

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Health and Wellbeing Project Underway

The new Health and Wellbeing project, funded by theDepartment of Health for three years, has now begunwork. The project is part of 3VA and is a uniquedevelopment in our relationship with East Sussex Fireand Rescue Service (ESFRS).

The project will provide trained volunteers to visit morevulnerable older people in their own homes. Thevolunteers are badged and easily identified as part ofESFRS, thus providing the older person with theassurance provided by a trusted and reputable servicethat is well known in the community.

By building a relationship with those they visit, thevolunteers will undertake an assessment of theindividual’s health and wellbeing needs and seek toprovide support through good quality referral to anappropriate source of help. Volunteers are likely to see the older person again (probably on at least twooccasions) to see how they are managing and how useful the organisation to whom they were referredhas been.

Over three years the project aims to support around 2,500 older people with the ultimate aim of reducinghealth and life expectancy inequalities - especially in the more health deprived neighbourhoods acrossEast Sussex and Brighton & Hove. We seek to make older people more aware of their health needs andchoices and help people take more action to manage their health and feel more socially connected.

3VA has engaged Stephen Hughes, the new Project Manager (Health) to lead on this development.Stephen can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01323 72 78 72.

Stephen Hughes, Project Manager (Health)

Stephen Hughes, appointed as Project Manager (Health), tolead on the project.

Community Volunteers - We Need You!East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) Community Volunteers schemewas created to support the work of the Service in achieving its vision of ‘saferand more sustainable communities’. Volunteers make a vital contribution byhelping ESFRS provide fire and road safety information and practical support tothe local community. We are looking to recruit more volunteers to support ouralready successful teams active throughout East Sussex and the City ofBrighton & Hove.

If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with us, please visitwww.esfrs.org/communityvolunteers, call us on 01323 462 438 or [email protected].

n HR Essentials: Recruitment and Induction27 January, EastbourneThis new and highly participative 3VA course will focus on the best ways to resource yourorganisation with good quality staff and volunteers. After raising participants’ knowledge of theimportant legal and tax implications in recruiting the right people, the course will provide anexcellent insight into a range of practical and cost effective ways of finding and inducting the peopleyou need to meet your organisation’s requirements.

n Business Planning29 January, LewesThis session breaks down the daunting challenge of preparing a plan into manageable tasks withexpert and practical advice from one of 3VA’s experienced team of community developmentofficers. You’ll be guided through all the critical components of a planning process, as well as how togo about compiling them within a written plan. In addition, all delegates will have the opportunityto have a follow-up appointment with 3VA and will receive a free copy of our Essential Guide toBusiness Planning.

n Getting the Budget Right3 February, UckfieldThis course will help groups understand why they need to plan their budget in advance, how todevelop their skills in preparing and using budgets, how to predict costs and the best way to use itthroughout the year. Pick up simple tips on how budgets can help you control your organisation’sfinances and allow you to plan for the future.

n Covering Your Costs17 February, UckfieldThis course will help those with financial responsibility in any organisation to understand how theycan cover all the project and core costs for the work that their organisation does. It will enable fundraisers to understand how to incorporate full cover recovery principles into any funding applications.

n Child Protection: Taking the Lead24 February, EastbourneThis is a developmental course targeted at those with responsibility for child protection andsafeguarding in their organisation or group. To be eligible, participants must have completed anIntroduction to Child Protection course within the past two years.

n Treasurer’s Essentials3 March, EastbourneThis course will look at the roles and responsibility of the Treasurer, helping people to understandwhat financial records are, to become familiar with setting and using budgets, to look at differenttypes of accounting and to understand the legal aspects of accounts.


Training Opportunities

Could you support the sector by delivering a training course in our next programme? We’realways keen to hear about skills and experience you can offer. Equally, if there’s a course youneed that’s not currently available, please let us know by ringing 01323 639 373 or emailing

Martina Taylor, Administrator, at [email protected].

3VA provides a range of essential training courses for thevoluntary and community sector which aim to inform andinspire – helping you and your organisation become moreeffective. Please visit our online calendar of events atwww.3va.org.uk/upcoming where you will find full detailsof any upcoming training and where you will be able tobook quickly and easily online.

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Top Tips to Put into Practice Now!

Maintenance – service your car regularly,make sure you use the right specification ofengine oil and check your tyre pressureregularly and before long journeys. Underinflated tyres create more rolling resistanceso use more fuel. Check the handbook forspecifications.

Before you go – lose any unnecessaryweight and remove roof-racks and boxesunless needed. Don't start the engine untilyou're ready to go as idling wastes fuel andthe engine warms up more quickly whenyou're moving. Plan your journey tocombine short trips and avoid the risk ofgetting lost.

En route – drive smoothly, accelerategently and decelerate evenly. Keep the carmoving as much as possible; rolling ratherthan stopping and starting uses less fuel.Change up gear earlier at an engine speedof around 2,000 rpm in a diesel car and2,500 in a petrol car. Cut down on air-conand turn off heated windscreens, demisterblowers and headlights when you don’tneed them. Stick to speed limits; cruising at80mph can use up to 25% more fuel than at70mph.

Training your employees and volunteers tobecome more fuel efficient drivers could helpsave your organisation 15% on fuel costs andcarbon emissions.


Why take part in eco-driver training?Training delivers a number of benefits to yourorganisation as well as to your employees andvolunteers. It’s also currently subsidised by theEnergy Savings Trust as well as supported bySustrans for a limited period – you may be able toaccess training sessions at no cost! Here are someof the benefits:• Based on 12,000 miles per year, typical annual

savings of £250 per car driver (more for vandrivers).

• Reduced wear and tear on tyres, brakes andclutches.

• Reduced carbon footprint.• Fewer accidents – eco-driving encourages

drivers to anticipate the road ahead, reducing thelikelihood of accidents.

It could also help you identify those that drivecompany vehicles that may require additional drivertraining.

What happens in a session?The approved EST driving instructor meets traineesat your site. The session can take part in theparticipant’s vehicle or the instructor’s vehicle. Eachtrainee is collected and returned to your premisesafter a 50-minute training session.

Further supportSustrans offer East Sussex organisations fully-funded travel planning support. For moreinformation see www.smartersmetravel.org orcontact [email protected].

The Energy Saving Trust has a range ofsustainable transport products and services to helporganisations cut transport costs and reduce carbondioxide emissions. As well as sudsidised eco-drivertraining, if you have a fleet of vehicles you canaccess a Green Fleet Review which can includeadvice on company car policy, fuel managementsystems and processes, grey fleet management,data management and mileage reduction strategies.For more information, see http://bit.ly/1uZ5LQM.

The Green Piece: Eco-driving

Contributed by Harriet Knights, ProjectOfficer (Workplans) at Sustrans

What do participants think?Carol from Hampshire told us about herexperience of Eco-driver trainining:

“I was invited to attend a driver trainingsession through my employer PETA Ltd. I wasquite sceptical about it as I’ve been driving foryears and felt really happy with my standardof driving and that I was driving in aeconomical manner... I was amazed at theresults! Just by making a few simple changesto my driving habits meant that over thecourse of a year I could save just under £300.I would highly recommend anyone who hasthe opportunity to partake...It really isbeneficial and isn’t just focused at thecorporate world. It’s about us as the individualand it really does work.”


Occupational Therapy Role EmergingPlacementsOccupational therapy students at the University ofBrighton attend five practice placements and haveto complete 1,000 hours (COT 2014) to qualify andregister with the Health Care Professions Council(HCPC 2013). Role emerging placements are thosewhich occur at a site where there is not anestablished occupational therapy role (COT 2006).

Role emerging placements have been an option forour students since the course’s inception in 1994. In2011 it became compulsory for the MSc students todo a placement outside the statutory services andin 2013 this was followed by the BSc students. Themajority of our 60 students now complete thispenultimate 8 week placement in an emerging rolesetting, resulting in many collaborative projectswith community organisations including homelessday centres and hostels; residential and nursinghomes; physical disability charities and day centres;young people’s projects and schools; mental healthhostels; sheltered housing facilities; a podiatryclinic; mother and baby services; a prison; an inter-generational dementia project.

Research carried out at the university has identifiedthat these placements are significant in helpingstudents to develop their professional identity andconfidence to practice as new graduates (Clarke2014) and there is also a national trend for thisdevelopment in Occupational Therapy education(COT 2006).

Students normally go on these placements in pairsfor seven weeks preceded by one day a week’sinduction for five weeks. This provides theopportunity for them to complete their inductionand negotiate their plan for the placement withtheir on-site supervisor. During this time studentshave the opportunity to attend university-basedaction-learning groups to discuss assessment andintervention issues. Each student receives onehour’s supervision each week from both an onsite

supervisor and an Occupational Therapist who isnormally a clinician but can be a universityOccupational Therapy tutor.

There has been much success with theseplacements; specific feedback from the placementshas included a decrease in evictions and challengingbehaviour in homeless projects and a decrease infalls in nursing homes.

Since this placement has become compulsorystudents have received very positive feedback fromtheir final traditional placements and when goingfor ‘traditional’ job interviews regarding their abilityto articulate their professional skills and identity. Inaddition some students have been confident toapply for jobs in emerging role settings for their firstpost. Examples of this include a mental healthhostel; a young people’s charity; a special school; anelderly carers’ project; a vocational service.

If you would like to know more about role emergingplacements or want to see how your organisationcan get involved, please contact Tracy Szekely,Senior Lecturer/Practice Placement Tutor in theSchool of Health Sciences at the University ofBrighton, on 01273 643947 or [email protected].

To find out more about these members or becoming a member yourself, please visitwww.3va.org.uk/content/membership.

Welcome to our newest members!Jarvis Brook Community Hub

The Kanji ProjectTowner

Seaford in Harmony

References for this article can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1xZatNs.

AGMThursday, 4 December 2014

Please join us for refreshments at ourAnnual General Meeting

followed by the local conversationseries

Book now online at http://bit.ly/1qAfVjx

from4:00pm to 5:00pm

from5:00pm to 6:00pm.

All Saints Church Hall21a Grange Road

EastbourneBN21 4HE

The first part of a three part series, the local conversation is your chance

to tell us what support needs your organisation has and to look at

different ways of receiving that help.


3VA Joins Dementia Action Alliance

Having joined the Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance, 3VA is workingtoward becoming a dementia-friendly organisation. We plan to achievethis aim by ensuring that staff attend a Dementia Friends InformationSession, making our premises accessible to people with dementia andreviewing the way in which we correspond with people to make certainthat our literature, emails and letters can be read easily.

Our road to becoming a dementia-friendly organisation began at ourquarterly staff meeting on 14 October 2014 where 3VA welcomed aDementia Friends Champion from the Dementia Action Alliance who delivered a one hour informationsession to raise awareness of ways to help people with dementia. Staff learned more about dementia andhow to help create dementia friendly communities. With the aim of turning their understanding into action,3VA staff who completed the session became dementia friends and committed to help - whether that be byspending more time with friends and relatives who are living with dementia to volunteering for a localorganisation helping people with dementia to fundraising for a local charity or the Alzheimer’s Society.

As 3VA continues to work toward becoming a dementia-friendly organisation, we encourage all of ourmember organisations to find out more about Dementia Friends Information Sessions and to aim tobecome dementia-friendly. For more information, please go to www.dementiafriends.org.uk or contact theAlzheimer’s Society Care Line on 0845 306 0898 or at [email protected].

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3VA is supported by EastbourneBorough Council, High Weald LewesHavens CCG, Eastbourne, Hailsham &Seaford CCG, East Sussex CountyCouncil, Lewes District Council andWealden District Council.

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