What is Voices Action Change (VAC)?
Voices Action Change (VAC) is a project which aims to involve service users, families, or carers in how services are designed, run and reviewed. We aim to make service user involvement meaningful, accessible, and part of the day-to-day culture in substance use services. VAC utilises a strength-based approach, drawing feedback from those with lived and living experience. We combine our voices with professionals from health care services, drug and alcohol services or criminal justice – coproduction is very important to us!
How do we do it?
We provide support and guidance on various topics such as, emerging drug trends, hostel support, harm reduction etc. This can be initiated through joint-working with CAVDAS’ Alliance or co-producing work with external services. VAC is independent and consists of a peer mentor, co-production lead and lived experience volunteers we have lots of skills to offer. We are a team of peer advocates, promoting and sharing the need for continuous improvement across Cardiff and Vale.
Contact Information
If you’d like to get in touch, please contact, info@vac.wales or visit www.vac.wales for more information.
