SEMINAR ON DATA COLLECTION/INFORMATION FOR THIRD SECTOR/VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY PROVIDER ORGANISATIONS

17 September 10.30am - 1.30pm or 9 Oct 2008 1.30 - 4pm,
The Uffculme Centre, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QY

Are you a Third Sector service provider organisation (voluntary and community sector, social business enterprise, etc) working in the field of Health and Social Care?

Are you interested in attending a seminar concerning the needs you may have - or may need to develop, regarding data collection in reference to your funders/commissioners?

Brief
Funders/commissioners are changing the focus of the types of information that they need to gather. There is a greater emphasis on outcomes rather than outputs - the session will aim to provide an environment where people can;

· Understand the importance of managing data/information - costs, activity, outcomes , service demands , quality measures

· Offer some examples of common data problems and potential solutions i.e. managing waiting lists, estimating required service capacity

· Identify skill needs re data management

· Experience an overview of the CSIP developed Third Sector outcome and activity database that is free to use at http://www.westmidlands.csip.org.uk/mental-health/mental-health/third-sector/activity-and-outcomes-database/activity-and-outcomes-downloads.html  

Style
Informal and discussive! - Opportunities for Questions and Answers throughout the session. Bring with you note pads/pens, calculator if you wish!

There is no fee - however a £75 fee will be charged for non organisations failing to give at least 5 days notice of not attending. Light lunch provided.

If you would like to secure a place at this event, please ensure you return this completed form to the address below. Places will be awarded on a first come first served basis. Confirmation will be given by e mail as soon as possible.

For booking form see http://sdvs.org.uk/headlines/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/data_flyer_and_booking_form.rtf