Award-winning charities benefit communities but struggle to convince CCGs

The NHS reforms set out clear aspirations for the voluntary and community sector as a provider in health services, a source of support for commissioning and a partner in tackling health inequalities. The sector already operates extensively within health and social care, with the NHS spending around £3.4 billion annually on their services.

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