The national conversation, led by the independent Casey Commission, is open until April 2027. It invites people to share their views on what adult social care should provide, who it should support and how a fair and sustainable system should be funded.
Adult social care matters to everyone. It supports older and disabled people, unpaid carers and families, helping people to live independently, stay connected to their communities and get the right support when they need it.
With demand increasing, people living longer and more residents needing complex support, it's important that future decisions reflect the experiences and priorities of local people.
Councillor Helen Foster-Grime, Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health
Adult social care touches so many lives across Stockport. It helps people remain independent, supports unpaid carers and families, and enables residents to stay connected to the people and places that matter to them. In Stockport, we see every day how the right support can help people maintain their independence, build on their strengths and live well. Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing stories from local people whose lives have been changed by adult social care.
More than 75% of the council's service budgets are dedicated to supporting residents who need support through children's and adult social care, special educational needs and public health services, so it is vital that any future adult social care system is fair, sustainable and shaped by the people who use and provide support.
I would encourage residents, carers, families and professionals to join the Big Conversation and tell the Commission what good adult social care should look like. By sharing your experiences and ideas, you can help make sure Stockport’s voice is heard.
The conversation is open to everyone, whether you receive care and support, provide unpaid care, work in health or social care, support someone in your family, or simply want to help shape the future.
Take part in the Big Conversation on Care.
