The council wants to make sure its fairer contributions policy is clear, accessible, and fair, to support individuals with choice and control over their care. Following a public engagement in 2023, the council reviewed its fairer contributions policy and is proposing changes which include: 

·     increasing the Minimum Income Guarantee (either for everyone or for some), and a change to the Disability Related Expenditure process, which may allow some people to keep more of their income 

·         a change to how the council charges for short break and respite care and 

·         the introduction of an admin fee for people who pay the full cost of their care, but wish the council to arrange care and support services on their behalf.

Residents are invited to find out more at drop-in information sessions:

• Tuesday 2 April 2024 – The One Gloucestershire information bus will be at the Cross in Gloucester between 10am and 3pm
• Wednesday 10 April 2024 – The One Gloucestershire information bus will be at the Market Place in Cirencester between 10am and 3pm
• Thursday 11 April 2024 – There will be an information stand in the atrium at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital between 10am and 3pm
• Thursday 11 April – The One Gloucestershire information bus will be at the Co-op carpark in Cainscross, Stroud between 10am and 3pm
• Friday 12 April 2024 – The One Gloucestershire information bus will be at the High Street in Cheltenham between 10am and 3pm
• Tuesday 16 April – The One Gloucestershire information bus will be at Morrisons car park in Tewkesbury between 10am and 3pm

Details of these sessions are being shared on social media, and on the consultation webpage, please help us by sharing if you can.

Everyone is encouraged to have their say, whether they currently pay for their care or may do so in the future, to make sure that it works for people now and for years to come.

People can share their views by taking part in an online survey and by attending the drop-in sessions or focus groups. 

To find out more and to have your say, visit the survey at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fairer-contributions-policy.

The consultation will end on 6 May 2024.