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Fair Access to Care Consultation

Fair Access to Care Consultation. Aims of the Session. Consultation Overview of Fair Access to Care What could change and why? Your feedback What services are important to you? Next Steps. Key Messages. No immediate change – we will not withdraw services unless it is safe to do so

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Fair Access to Care Consultation

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  1. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Fair Access to Care Consultation

  2. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Aims of the Session • Consultation • Overview of Fair Access to Care • What could change and why? • Your feedback • What services are important to you? • Next Steps

  3. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Key Messages • No immediate change – we will not withdraw services unless it is safe to do so • Confidentiality • Your feedback will influence our approach and priorities

  4. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Consultation • From 1st June to 27th August 2010 • Meetings • Questionnaires • Helpline - 01642 524700 • Website – www.stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare • Email - fairaccesstocare@stockton.gov.uk

  5. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare What is Fair Access to Care? • FACS is an eligibility criteria for Adults • There are 4 bands: Low Moderate Substantial Critical • Based on levels of need • safety • independence

  6. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare What is Fair Access to Care? • Each assessment is unique and personalised • Range of factors / variables and interactions

  7. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare What is Fair Access to Care? • Councils can make decisions on the bands they support • In Stockton we support Moderate, Substantial and Critical needs • Stockton supports people with low needs with information and advice

  8. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Consultation Proposal • We are thinking about changing the rules • Focusing on Substantial and Critical needs • Low and Moderate bands would be directed to other community services • We need to explore what services you would prioritise • No immediate change – will not withdraw services unless it is safe to do so

  9. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Why Change? • Demographic pressures • Increasing costs • Focus on most in need

  10. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Possible Change? • Thinking about Substantial and Critical bandings only • Moderate directed to other services • Services that are available to all in the community • More money to help support these services

  11. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Types of resources and services Services Available to All Targeted Interventions Equipment & aids to daily living Information & Advice Telecare Community capacity Predictive Tools Work, social participation & education Falls clinics Holistic Checks

  12. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Possible Change? • Targeting to those most in need • Increasing the range/ support of community services for all • Focus on Prevention • Need to understand views about the change • What services are most important to you?

  13. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare What is important to you? • How strongly do you agree with the idea of changing the eligibility rules for social care services so that some of the savings can be re-invested in community services that are available for all? • If the Council did make the change, what sort of community based services would you most like to see?

  14. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare What is important to you? • Some areas that you would most like to see could include: • Advice and information • Sitting or short break services • Transport • Shopping • Cleaning • Help getting to appointments

  15. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare What is important to you? • We want your feedback on your issues • As part of the meeting there will be an opportunity to review what you have heard and feedback to us

  16. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Next Steps • Consultation feedback collated • Health Scrutiny Committee will review and make recommendations • Cabinet will consider this report and agree next steps • Meetings planned for Autumn • Report available for review

  17. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Key Messages • No immediate change – we will not withdraw services unless it is safe to do so • Confidentiality • Your feedback will influence our approach and priorities

  18. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Key Issues for You • Question and Answer session • Discussion Groups

  19. stockton.gov.uk/fairaccesstocare Thank you Email: fairaccesstocare@stockton.gov.uk Helpline: 01642 524700 Consultation ends 27th August 2010

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