VODG concerned as HMRC ‘jumped the gun’ ahead of official guidance on sleep in payments

VODG and wider sector bodies have called on government to be clear about what changes it is proposing ahead of wider consultation following the Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake Court of Appeal judgement on sleep in payments. The latest communication from HMRC, which VODG understands is reaching a large number of social care providers, is […]
Disability group argues social value is key to reducing inequalities…

A new practical resource that supports the delivery of social value in the commissioning of social care has been developed by the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG). The group, which represents over 80 voluntary sector and not-for-profit disability and care organisations, has introduced ‘VODG Social Value Toolkit’ in a bid to promote increased cooperation between social care commissioners and providers. The guidance has been […]
Post-Brexit: What next for voluntary sector disability organisations?

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) has released a new report which details the impact of Brexit on voluntary disability organisations. The ‘Post-Brexit: What next for voluntary sector disability organisations?’ report builds on the findings originating from consulting the membership immediately after the EU referendum result, in a bid to identify post-Brexit issues and risks; […]