CRESR Policy Forum – Understanding social value: perspectives from the public and voluntary sectors

This policy forum aims to bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners from the public and voluntary sectors to discuss their understanding and experiences of social value, particularly in the context of the Public Services (Social Value) Act, and the drive to commission better outcomes for people from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups.Three short presentations will be followed 30-45 minutes of facilitated discussion involving panellists and wider attendees.

• Chris Dayson, Sheffield Hallam University – What is social value and how can it be commissioned? Different stakeholder perspectives and why they matter
• Rachel Rhodes, National Association of Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) – The voluntary sector and local authorities: working together to maximise social value
• Lerleen Willis, Sheffield City Council Public Health Intelligence Team - Reflections from the CLAHRC South Yorkshire 　Public Health SROI Development Programme

Wednesday 4 December 4.00-5.30pm Venue: Room 7506 in the Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University.