David Cook

David Cook, Policy Officer

Health and Social Care Project Officer

Dave began at WCVA in 2009, working in marketing and communications before spending a number of years as Policy Officer. He is now Health and Social Care Project Officer. He enjoys helping voluntary organisations to be heard by decision-makers, knowing the positive difference this can have around the country.

Dave coordinates the activity of the Voluntary Sector Health and Social Care Planning Group, and writes consultation responses, newsletters, website content, the project newsletter and more besides. He also drafts the project’s quarterly reports and is one of WCVA’s Co-Production Champions.

With a background in journalism Dave finds both the creativity and writing skills that were so important in that world incredibly useful tools here at WCVA.

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Published: 22/05/25

Hapus: WCVA’s commitment to mental wellbeing

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Published: 10/09/24

Health and care: Why the voluntary sector matters

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Published: 02/01/24

How the sector helped those in need at Christmas

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Published: 17/02/23

The housing crisis facing older people in Wales

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Published: 02/03/22

Elections 2022: How to hold a hustings

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Published: 16/04/21

Top tips for charities campaigning during Senedd elections

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Published: 15/04/21

Changes in procurement – why they matter to the voluntary sector in Wales

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Published: 01/10/20

The voice of Wales’ voluntary sector in Westminster

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Published: 21/09/20

The Internal Markets Bill – rowing backwards on devolution?

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Published: 19/03/19

What’s new at the Third Sector Data Hub?

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