The new adult social care engagement and co-production strategy will offer a range of ways for local people to get involved
By David Floyd

Residents’ views will help shape decisions about social care services

Barnet Council is inviting residents to have their say on adult social care in the borough as part of their new strategy.

The council says that the launch of its new adult social care engagement and co-production strategy will ensure that everyone in the borough can give their views on how services are provided for the 5,300 residents currently receiving support.

The ‘co-production’ approach will give local people a range of opportunities to get involved through events, focus groups, surveys and interviews – with the council receiving advice from national and local experts in co-production including Inclusion Barnet.

Cllr Paul Edwards, Chair of the council’s Adults & Safeguarding Committee, said: “I’m delighted to be launching our new strategy and charter for engagement in adult social care. This will deliver on our manifesto commitment to involve people who access care in the continuous improvement of service delivery and to guarantee a strong voice for those who draw on adult social support.”

Residents and community organisations who want to find out more about how to get involved can email [email protected] or call 0208 359 5698 for more information.

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