Consultation on access to adult social care servicesWe are running a consultation on who should receive the adult social care services that help people live independently.
What is the consultation?
We are consulting on a proposal to raise the level of need at which people can receive adult social care. This would mean only providing services to those who are assessed as having substantial or critical levels of need. This would not include those with moderate needs.
Southwark is currently one of only eight London boroughs that provide adult social care services for people assessed as having moderate needs according to the government’s eligibility criteria.
Why are you having this consultation?
The consultation has been prompted by changes in the way central government funds councils, which mean Southwark will receive nearly £35 million funds less than before over the next three years. As a result, the council must find savings of £2.5 to £3 million from the adult social care budget every year for the next three years to balance the whole council budget.
At the same time there is an ever increasing demand for adult social care to help people live as independently as possible.
When is it happening?
The consultation takes place from June 30 to September 26 2008 and all older people, adults with physical or learning disabilities, adults with mental health needs and carers who receive these services will be sent the consultation information. Social care and health organisations in Southwark will also be encouraged to provide feedback.
How can I respond?
Find about more about the eligibility consultation, including the complete consultation document and details on how to send us your views.
After the consultation
The feedback received throughout the consultation will be reported to Southwark Council’s executive on October 20 2008 which will make a decision about access to social care services. No changes to care will happen unless and until a final decision is made in October.
Contact us
A hotline telephone number has been set up 020 7525 1597.
Trained staff will be available to answer questions and reduce potential anxieties.
Adult social care
Tel: 020 7525 1597
adultsocialcare@southwark.gov.uk
Mabel Goldwin House
49 Grange Walk
Bermondsey
SE1 3DY
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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