Policy
Our years of experience in advice and legal services and the effective use of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) by the voluntary and community sector mean that we have the knowledge and the relationships to influence policy.
Who benefits from our policy work?
Over 1,000 of London's advice workers are represented through the London Advice Forum, which Lasa convenes and chairs.
The London Advice Forum is regarded as a key body to consult on issues affecting access to advice across London. It works alongside London funders, MPs, the GLA and the Mayor's Office and presents at London Councils advice sector meetings.
Thousands of London's voluntary sector organisations have benefitted from Lasa's policy work around ICT. As London ICT Champion, Lasa continues to work closely with funders, the Greater London Assembly and the Government Office for London to make the case for the sector's ICT infrastructure needs.
What we offer
Through our policy work we:
- Advise on policy and legislative changes
- Publish news, reports, discussion papers and briefings
- Respond to central, regional and local consultations
- Manage, chair and convene the London Advice Forum
- Promote the value of advice and legal services
- Raise awareness of how the voluntary sector can use ICT strategically to deliver more effective and efficient services
- Act as a key advocate on behalf of the sector to funders and government, influencing the provision of ICT support
- Liaise with advice organisations, the wider voluntary sector, funders and policy makers
- Generate debate and promote good practice between organisations
Find out more
To speak to Andy Gregg about our advice sector and ICT policy work please call 0207 377 2748 or email agregg@lasa.org.uk
Find out the latest advice sector and ICT policy and funding news in Lasa's policy news