As you will be aware Liverpool City Council is currently consulting on its Eligibility Criteria, sometimes referred to as Fair Access to Care Services (FACS) criteria.
Since March 2011 they have been meeting with staff, providers, users of services and family/carers about the proposal to deliver council-funded care to people who are assessed as substantial or critical so that they can target resources at those in most need.
So far they have held a number of large public events across the north, south and centre of the city and have also invited people to feedback further at four small focus groups.
They are very grateful for the views, opinions and questions that you have contributed to this process so far. It is very important that they listen to as many people as possible about this important proposal so they understand how this may affect you and others across the city.
In order to provide people with the opportunity to have their say and review the feedback received so far, the decision has been made to extend the consultation period by four weeks until Friday 29 July 2011.
To continue the conversation with everyone involved four follow up events have been arranged:
- Monday 25th July 12.30pm arrival, 1.00 – 2.30pm LACE Conference Centre, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park Liverpool, L17 1AA
- Thursday 28th July 12.30pm arrival, 1.00 – 2.30pm LACE Conference Centre, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park Liverpool, L17 1AA
- Friday 29th July 10.00 arrival, 10.30am – 12.00pm Devonshire House Hotel, Edge Lane, L7 9LD
- Friday 29th July 12.30pm arrival, 1.00 – 2.30pm Devonshire House Hotel Edge Lane, L7 9LD
It is really important that you book a place by contacting the Liverpool Cares Team by email adultservicesconsultation@liverpool.gov.uk or on the following telephone numbers: 0151 233 4640, 0151 233 2819 or 0151 233 4644.
If you are unable to attend these sessions but would still like to share your views there is still time to complete the survey which can be found on the consultation web page. Alternatively, you can request a hard copy by contacting the Liverpool Cares Team on the above telephone numbers. www.liverpool.gov.uk/liverpoolcares