We are developing a strategy for people with physical and sensory impairment.

Why do we need a strategy?

People with long-term or more complex health and social care needs want services that will help them to maintain their independence and well-being, and to lead as fulfilling a life as possible. The Government White Paper, 'Our health, our care, our say', has set a vision and aims for adult social care and wider services to facilitate this.

Consultation

As a first step towards developing the strategy we hosted a consultation event on 9 November 2007 at the Folk Hall, New Earswick. Participants shared their thoughts and ideas about current services, and identified areas where things could be done differently.

Further consultation took place in April 2008 to explore some of the issues raised at the November event in more detail so that we better understand what it is customers want from services in the future.

We have also held two sessions to explore issues as they relate specifically to people with a sensory impairment.

You can download notes from all these sessions from this page.

Draft Strategy

The draft strategy for the development of services to support people with a physical and/or sensory impairment is now ready for final consultation.

You can download an Executive Summary and/or the whole strategy document from this page. If you require the documents in a different format please contact Jenny Gardner, contact details below.

If you would like to contribute your thoughts and ideas to the development of the strategy please read the documents and let us have your response to the consultation questions we have included. Alternatively, contact Jenny Gardner on (01904) 554354 or email jenny.gardner@york.gov.uk

Please note, the consultation period will end Friday 7 November 2008. The draft strategy and an accompanying report will then be finalised ready for submission to the Executive Member for Housing and Adult Social Services Advisory Panel Meeting 8 December 2008. This is an open public meeting where Councillors will be asked to agree the strategy.