The Care Act draft regulations and guidance- voluntary and community sector survey

Results updated 30 Oct 2014

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames undertook a number of consultation activities with service-users, carers, the local voluntary and community sector and the general public about some of the areas covered in this consultation. Where possible, the information collected has been incorporated into this response document to help ensure that the views of the local population are taken into consideration. Additionally, information collected will help shape the way that the Act is implemented in Richmond following the publication of the final regulations and guidance.

• External consultation activities undertaken were;
• Workshops with the Care Act Coproduction Group (service-users and carers)
• Discussions with residents who have learning disabilities at three local social events
• A survey aimed at the local Voluntary Sector
• Outreach sessions and survey facilitated by Healthwatch Richmond on behalf of the Council
• A Care Act public consultation event facilitated by Healthwatch Richmond on behalf of the Council
• Workshops with the Public Information Group
• Discussions at the Care Home Provider Forum

A copy of the Richmond report can be seen at the link below.

The Final Department of Health Guidance and Regulations have now been released. The Richmond webpage is currently being updated to include the following links to the new national guidance.

 

Links:

• Richmond Report