year-end 2017, were more conservative than
statutory sector credit factor (SCF) medians for the current rating.
It has held a workshop with BSL users and the
statutory sector. A first draft of the plan will be available in English and BSL by the end of the summer giving time to consult and make sure it includes the right actions prior to publishing the final plan in October.
Unfortunately, the cost cutting measures is just shifting the support from the
statutory sector to the voluntary sector.
Unfortunately, within the
statutory sector, this commitment has not been mirrored by individuals or agencies with the power, through their own allocation of resources.
As a children's social worker I am shocked at Coun McEvoy's comments about the aforementioned agencies with which the
statutory sector has excellent working partnerships.
It is not just an adjunct to the
statutory sector, but rather it is a reflection of what emerges from communities.
They are poorly funded by the
statutory sector but they provide vital support services for families affected by HIV as well as providing education within schools.
So what does the
statutory sector of the city have to offer now as an alternative?
The team are currently working closely with Catholic agencies, other voluntary agencies and the
statutory sector and their first report will be submitted to the Prime Minister before parliament rises in July.
It is time to hand over the project to the
statutory sector. But of course, as we all know, the chances of local funding from our poor ring-fenced, targeted, and cash-strapped local authorities is practically zilch.
'The prime responsibility lies within the
statutory sector, which is failing to deliver a holistic service.'