Vision, Mission and Values
In November 2015 Staff and Trustees developed our vision, mission and values statements as follows:
Our Vision
“…where lives are positively transformed, needs are met and loneliness eradicated”
Our Mission
Working through our strong team of volunteers, staff and partners to increase the number of free of charge and responsive, innovative services provided to those who need our help.
Our Values
Committed
We believe in what we do and give our time and energy to doing it
Credible
We can be trusted to deliver on our promises
Compassionate
We have empathy with the distress of others and have a desire to relieve it
Caring
We are concerned for the welfare and wellbeing of older people
How we work
Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care known as (SCCCC) is a local charity that works closely with the statutory agencies in Sheffield and Doncaster to provide a network of support for mainly older people, their careers and families. Most of our work helps older people in their own homes and we can also support them if they are admitted to or discharged from hospital or living in a residential home.
SCCCC delivers its services by working in co-operation with:
- the individuals who use our services
- the carers and families of people we help
- Health and Social Service staff in the hospitals and in the community
- our volunteers across the city
- our partners in the local churches and other voluntary organisations
Our Impact
Our organisation and history
First meeting of the Sheffield Churches Committee for Community care, the original name of the organisation.
The Committee established a small office at 19 Division Street; first volunteer preparation course for Community Care Volunteers who were to be used alongside statutory workers in the health and social services in a community setting.
Liaison developed with Good Neighbour Schemes, such as the South Sheffield Good Neighbour Scheme, and other local schemes developed through a network of liaison officers working with the Organising Secretary. The schemes retained a community focus, with a strong relationship with the local churches.
Sheffield Churches Committee for Community Care became Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care.
“Concern”, the newsletter, started as a bi-monthly information sheet.
“Going Home-Link” pilot project started at the Royal Hospital; “Hospital At Home” pre-pilot scheme started in Parson Cross area.
Royal Hallamshire Hospital opens and the “Going Home-Link”, now known as Hospital After Care, is in use over three wards for people over 60 years of age. With joint financial support from Sheffield City Council and the District Health Authority a co-ordinator is appointed whose role was to find volunteers to help when a patient is discharged from hospital, particularly if they are still unwell, or frail and live alone.
“Home Care Relief” pilot scheme was established; to help the families of some elderly confused patients at the Northern General Hospital.
Age Concern took over the Home Care Relief scheme with a view to expanding it. The newsletter “Concern” changed its name to “Caring”.
Development of Hospital After Care Scheme at the Northern General Hospital.
25th Anniversary of Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care. The Bereavement Support Service was set up at the Northern General Hospital and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The organisation’s constitution was amended. The Accident & Emergency Out of Hours Scheme is piloted.
The organisation moves to 8 Backfields. The EscortCare Scheme is devised.
SCCCC is involved in developing the Hospital Assessment and Integrated Care Scheme.
Smith’s Charity Award funding to enable SCCCC to support the spiritual needs of people living in residential care.
35th Anniversary of SCCCC
10th Anniversary of the A&E to Home Scheme
40th Anniversary of SCCCC
SCCCC receives funding to set up Care in Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe
Funding is also confirmed to set up Care in Gleadless Valley
Care in LBJ and Care in GV funding comes to an end, work is transferred to local projects. Development of Stocksbridge Community Care Group begins.
SCCCC participates in research project “Better Outpatients Services for Older People” BOSOP, with Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
SCCCC moves to new offices in Highfield Trinity Methodist Church
The Placement Support Scheme is established, offering assistance to carers and families when choosing a care home.
The 50th Anniversary of SCCCC
Received a Thank You Award from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for Volunteering.
Received The Queens Award for Voluntary Service.
Launched the Hospital to Home Scheme. Supporting older people who are being discharged from hospital.
Received the Together for Sheffield – Faith Action Audit Award for outstanding contribution to your community.
Became the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year.
Moved to bigger offices at President Buildings
Received the Highly Commended Award for Sheffield Volunteering from Voluntary Action Sheffield’s Making a Difference Awards.
Received HRH The Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award.
Suspended the Good Neighbour Scheme for the first time in 54 years due to Covid 19 and the Global Pandemic.
Launched the PenPal Scheme where volunteers and the public were invited to write letters, send cards and drawings to isolated older people to keep them connected throughout the Pandemic.
Increased the number of volunteers on the Telephone Support Service to help support isolated older people during the Pandemic.
Received Royal recognition from HRH The Countess of Wessex as we were nominated as UK Business Heroes as part of The British Chamber of Commerce campaign.
Launched the Volunteer Recruitment campaign to increase number on the Telephone Support Service in conjunction with BBC Radio Sheffield.
Received a special recognition award from the president of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, for our work during Covid-19.
Won the social impact award at the Sheffield Business Awards for our work in Sheffield during the pandemic.
Launched our Winter Pressures Service, providing health professionals and vulnerable older people with transport to attend appointments during adverse weather,
Won the tender for an existing service based in Doncaster, Home from Hospital. Working closely with Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
One of the 10 winners of the GSK Impact Awards in partnership with the Kings Fund, The awards are a mark of excellence in the charity sector.
After the success of the Doncaster Home from Hospital service a Sheffield version was launched under the title of Back Home Scheme.
Placement Support Scheme is relaunched with a focus on guidence and support when looking for a suitable forever home.
Hospital to Home Staff are trained as Trusteed Assessors to enable smooth discharge from hospital for those patients awaiting assessment.
SCCCC is embedded in the Northern General Hospital Discharge Lounge to assist with safe and timely discharge for vulnerable patients.
The Home from Hospital team is shortlisted for the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Business Charity of the Year Award.
Good Neighbour Scheme is launched in Doncaster, reaching out to isolated older people who would benefit from company on a regular basis.
Today SCCCC can offer a network of services that supplement the wide range of health and social care resources in the city. Our aim remains the same – we work with our partners in the churches, the statutory sector and the community to support and improve the well being of older people in Sheffield and Doncaster.
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