Telford and Wrekin residents urged to have their say on the future of care
Residents of Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to take part in a major national conversation that will help shape the future of adult social care in England.
The Big Conversation on Care has been launched by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock, who was asked by the Prime Minister to look at how the adult social care system needs to change and to recommend reforms to Government.
The call for evidence, delivered in partnership with Ipsos, is open to anyone with a view on adult social care - including people who draw on care and support, unpaid carers, families, care workers, providers, and anyone who has never really thought about care before.
People can share their experiences, submit ideas and vote on other people's suggestions through an online conversation platform at caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation. An Easy Read version of the materials is also available for anyone who needs it.
Cllr Paul Watling, Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Independent Living, said: “Adult social care touches all of our lives, whether that’s now or at some point in the future, and it’s vital that the people who use it, and the people who provide it, have a real say in shaping what it looks like next.
“Here in Telford and Wrekin, co-production isn’t just a word we use – it’s how we work, and I’d encourage everyone with an interest in care, whether that’s personal experience, caring for a loved one, or working in the sector, to take a few minutes to have their say through the Big Conversation on Care. Every voice that takes part helps build a stronger case for the change our residents deserve.”
The Commission is also gathering views through a Public Panel on Care, made up of people selected to broadly reflect the population of England, and by speaking directly with people who work in adult social care or who may not be able to take part online.
Everything shared through the Big Conversation will be brought together and considered alongside other evidence gathered by the Commission, to help inform its recommendations to Government on the future of adult social care.
To take part, visit caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/take-part