LVSC's On the Radar database launch took place on 17th October 2011 from 2 pm - 5pm.
On the Radar Programme
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Dr Charles Alessi, Senior GP and one of the Kingston upon Thames Consortium Pathfinder leads
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Deborah Williams, Children & YoungPeople's Lead Regional Public Health Group (NHS London)
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Simon Hills, Business Development Director, StartHere
The project was set up by LVSC in October 2011. It contains in-depth information about voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations that deliver public health services in London
The project will:
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ensure VCS organisations raise the profile of their work and demonstrate their impact to a relevant audience of public health decision-makers, increasing opportunities for organisations to be commissioned in the future;
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enable London's public health commissioners to identify gaps in services and new development opportunities for VCS organisations;
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enable VCS organisations to use the database to research possible partner organisations in their area or if they want to know about a range of other public health services delivered by VCS organisations.
As On the Radar is still in its infancy, it mainly contains information about alcohol services. However, drugs, mental health, healthy eating, physical activity, housing, domestic violence and many others are all eligible and will gradually be added as the database expands.
The pilot stage of the project was carried out in partnership with London Drugs & Alcohol Network (LDAN) and Age UK London.
If you would like to find out more about On the Radar or find out if your organisation is eligible, please contact us
The On the Radar pilot project has been funded by the Department of Health and NHS London
Page updated January 2012