Have Your Say - Manchester Cuts
posted: 17/05/2011
People living in Manchester are asked for their views on the future of adult social care services in the city. The council has to save £109m this year, rising to £170m next – 25% of its whole budget.
The council’s plans for making cuts in adult social care are now available and there are 24 local events in May and June where council staff can explain the proposals, answer questions and help fill in questionnaires.
There are four main things the city council is asking residents about
- Supporting people services
- Cuts and changes in voluntary and community sector
- Changes to social care services
- Charges for social care services.
The city plans to change the way it allocates money to the voluntary sector and for supporting people, by assessing the quality and cost of services, and make more use of Telecare and equipment, and change the way it allocates money.
Manchester also proposes to change its charges for social care, for example, by ending its maximum charge so people who can pay more will pay the full cost, whatever that is.
How to have your say
You can read the proposals and then answer questions online, or you can visit one of the 24 events being held over the next three weeks.
Please take part
The more people with HIV living in Manchester who take part the better.
The main proposals and consultation for people with HIV is here. The last public event where you can ask questions is on Friday 3 June and you must send any comments in on this one by Wednesday 6 July.
Some of the documents are PowerPoint presentations that show you what they propose and you will need a computer programme to see this. Here is a link to the free Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer for you to download and install if you need this.
Councillor Glynn Evans, executive member for adults services at Manchester City Council said: "Manchester looks after a large number of vulnerable and elderly people who need support and care, and we remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible services, despite the very challenging circumstances.
"These proposals will affect people’s lives, so it is vitally important that all carers, residents and people who use our services themselves, tell us what they think and have their say.
"The council has to make significant savings to balance our smaller budget and we have seen a massive reduction in our budgets like supporting people. We believe these proposals are the fairest we could draw up in these very difficult times, but this is an open and genuine consultation process and all views and ideas will be considered."
Events across the city now
The adult social care consultation events began on 9 May and the last is on Friday 3 June.
Deadline for public comments varies with each of the consultations, two are on 14 June, another is 6 July, the last is on 8 August:
Social Care Consultations or phone the Contact Service on 0161 234 5001.
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Refugees and Housing
posted: 20/01/2010
Refugees in Manchester can have their say about the housing-related support needs that should be included in the new five year Supporting People strategy for the city of Manchester. There is a consultation meeting in Hulme, Manchester on Tuesday 9 February in the afternoon.
The housing-related support needs that refugees identify will directly affect what services will be provided for the next five years.
Where, when
The consultation with refugees is on Tuesday 9th Feb at 2.30pm and will be held at
The Routes Project, Unit 1 and 2, Cornbrook Enterprise Centre, 70 Quenby Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4HW.
Map and directions here
You need to book a place and they only have space for 10 people.
Travel expenses and shopping voucher
They will pay travel expenses and give people who attend a £5 ASDA voucher.
As well as this focus group for up to 10 people, the consultant running the meeting can talk to people individually after the group session instead if you prefer.
Booking a place
You need to book a place – there is space for only 10 people
To book a place contact Jen Richardson at The Routes Project
Email or phone Jen on 0161 835 3393.
Manchester Supporting People website
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