JARGON BUSTER 'V'

VCSE - See VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

VICTIM - A person, who is harmed, or made to suffer, manipulated or killed by another’s actions.

VICTIMS CODE - The Victims’ Code explains the rights that everyone can expect to receive as a victim of crime. Whoever you are and whatever the crime, you have the right to be informed about the criminal justice process and the support available. Criminal justice agencies are responsible for making sure that victims receive the rights in the Victims’ Code. You can expect them to tell you about your rights as you go through the criminal justice process.

VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES - A sector and organisations that represent patient groups, volunteers, citizens and members of the community in England. VCSE organisations often deliver public services in their local area. VCSE engagement in health and wellbeing strategies is important for reducing health inequalities and representing the voices of service users, patients, and carers. NHS England’s VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance is an example of involving the sector in interdisciplinary communication, policy development, priority-setting, and implementing services.