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Strengthening DPULOs Programme - Ambassador Presentation (Sept 2011)
Strengthening DPULOs Programme - Ambassador Presentation (Sept 2011)
Role of Ambassador
Background
Builds on the recommendation made in the Improving
Life Chances Report that states: Each local authority will have a ULO by 2010.
Also result of significant lobbying and work carried out by
Examples of
Raising awareness about the role and potential of ULOs nationally and across regions
Support with preparation and planning for key meetings. Promoting the role and potential of DPULOs in the wider
community through the media and social networking e.g. Press statements, liaising with local media.
Raise awareness about the added value and hidden
Further examples of
Raising awareness work
Network and develop strong relationships with
commissioners, community partners and agencies to encourage parallel working and shared learning.
Promote and strengthen co-productive relationships. Develop strategies and working relationships to target
disabled people in disadvantaged and hard to reach communities, including residential homes, criminal justice system and BME communities.
Examples of
Supporting strengthening work
The right information or the right conversation at the right time Sharing and capturing learning and passing it on Put DPULOs in touch with Experts
Examples of
Delivering the programme particularly the Facilitation Fund
ODI receives funding applications.
at the Facilitation Fund Board meeting, which currently meets every two months.
Facilitation Fund
Aims To develop successful, sustainable, strong DPULOs.
To provide funding to enable DPULOs to respond to the needs
collaborative working.
applications are then sent Facilitation Fund Board for a final decision. The Facilitation Fund Board, comprises:
the National Lead, the ODI Financial Lead, a minimum of 5 Ambassadors, a representative from the ODI and a note taker from the DPULO programme team.
Summary
Raising awareness about the role and potential of Disabled
Peoples User-Led Organisations locally, across regions and nationally.
And finally...
Experts - ODI have now opened the recruitment for Volunteer Experts who have specific skills required to run a successful organisation. For example, HR, financial management, and business planning skills are needed to help, not only with small one-off matters, but also to share their knowledge and experience in order to help sustain the running of a DPULO. For more information please contact: odi.businessperformance@dwp.gsi.gov.uk