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Online information session for adult social care consultation

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Gloucestershire County Council is inviting residents to find out more about proposed changes to its adult social care fairer contributions policy at an online information event.
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An online event has been added for residents who are unable to attend one of the face-to-face sessions and focus groups already taking place across the county.

It will take place on Tuesday 16 April from 6.15-7pm over Microsoft Teams. Amanda Jones, director of adult social care operations and Tricia Gallagher, head of adult social care support services will introduce the session and answer questions from the public.

People who would like to attend can register now.

Attendees are advised to read the consultation booklet beforehand so that they can submit any questions they may have about it ahead of the session. Questions should be emailed to: ASC.consultation@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

The consultation booklet and details of face-to-face drop-in sessions are available on our fairer contributions policy consultation page.

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, it 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.

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 visiting the online survey.

The consultation will end on 6 May 2024. 

There will be no changes to the fairer contributions policy, and therefore no changes to how residents are assessed to pay for their care, until the public consultation has concluded, and all feedback has been considered. 

Sarah Scott, executive director of adult social care, wellbeing and communities said:

“We want to ensure the council has a fairer contributions policy that considers the views and needs of people who are affected by it, both now and in the future.

“We are proposing changes to support individuals with choice and control over their care. These include increasing the minimum income guarantee, and a change to the disability related expenses process, which may allow some people to keep more of their money.

“I would encourage residents to come along to the online event or one of the drop-in sessions to find out more, and make sure their views are captured by completing the survey.”