What is it?
You are invited to tell us what you think of Liverpool City Council's plans to review eligibility criteria for adult social care. For many years Liverpool City Council has maintained the same levels of support for people needing adult social care, while most other authorities have reviewed and raised their eligibility criteria levels. The council, as with all local authorities across the country, now has less money and is facing tough spending decisions.
We have reached the point where we have to look at our eligibility criteria for providing support to people. The council uses guidance from the Department of Health previously known as FACS - Fair Access to Care Services. This was replaced in 2010 by Guidance on Eligibility for Adult Social Care. Under this guidance, Liverpool currently fund care services for people with moderate, substantial and critical risks to their independence.
How to I get involved?
We are holding public meetings which will give you the opportunity to meet with Senior Officers from Adult Social Care and Health, listen to a short presentation and then take part in a questions and answers session.
A copy of the consultation document and questionnaire will be available here soon.
The two meetings will take place on:
Friday 1st April 2011 at LACE Conference Centre, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, L17 1AA.
- Morning session - 10.00am to 12.00pm (tea and coffee will be available from 9.30am)
- Afternoon session – 1.00pm to 3.00pm (tea and coffee will be available from 12.30pm)
Register now
Places are limited, therefore it is really important that you book a place by contacting the
Liverpool Cares Team by email adultservicesconsultation@liverpoool.gov.uk
or on the following telephone numbers: 0151 233 4640, 0151 233 2819 or 0151 233 4644.