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Adult Social Care consultations

This page lists opportunities for you to have your say about council plans and services, take part in a current consultation or find out about a planned consultation.

Consultation is carried out by us (or on our behalf) for a number of reasons:

  • to find out what you think;
  • to identify your priorities and concerns;
  • to meet our statutory obligations.

Details of Adult Social Care consultations can be viewed on this page. In addition, the council will use Partnership Boards, Forums and Medway Local Involvement Network to ensure that all stakeholders are informed about consultations that are taking place.

What happens to the results?

The results of the consultation are fed back to the public, senior managers and decision makers within the council or within our partner organisations.

Does it make a difference?

The results of the consultation help us to:

  • understand what you think about our services and whether we could do anything differently
  • determine the priorities and concerns of residents for a range of issues, to help us design policy or focus resources.

The results of consultation provide part of the information upon which decisions are made.  However, we also have to consider resource constraints and competing views.

How do we know the consultation is reliable?

Consultation programmes are reviewed to ensure that they are:

  • long enough to be meaningful; and
  • accessible (in terms of language and meetings) to ensure involvement by all.

Current consultations

Public meeting dates

Robert Bean Lodge, Nelson Court and Platters Farm

Wednesday, 18 January - 6-8pm at St George's Centre Chatham

Fairer charging proposals

Tuesday, 24 January - 6-8pm at Corn Exchange, Rochester

Proposed closure of Balfour Centre

Tuesday, 31 January - 6-8pm at St George's Centre, Chatham

Consultation Meeting Dates

To book a place on one of the meetings listed below then please use the contact details below:

Email us at laura.mccandless@medway.gov.uk or telephone 01634 333022.

Balfour Centre

  • Thursday, 10 January, 2012 - 9:30 to 10:30am at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Thursday, 10 January, 2012 - 12noon to 1pm at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Friday, 10 January, 2012 - 2.30 to 3.30pm at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Thursday, 12 January, 2012 - 9.30 to 10.30am at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Thursday, 12 January, 2012 - 12noon to 1pm at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Friday, 13 January, 2012 - 2.30 to 3.30pm at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatha
  • Monday, 23 January, 2012 – 4 to 5.30pm at the Balfour Centre, Chatham
  • Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 – 4 to 5.30pm at the Balfour Centre, ChathamNelson Court

Nelson Court

  • Monday, 9 January, 2012 - 2.30 to 4.30pm at Nelson Court (for residents only)
  • Wednesday, 1 February, 2012 - 9.30 to 10.30am at the Brook Theatre, Studio Room. Chatham

Platters Farm Lodge

  • Tuesday, 17 January, 2012 - 1.30 to 2.30pm at Platters Farm Lodge (for residents only)
  • Tuesday, 24 January, 2012 – 10 to 11.30am at Platters Farm Lodge
  • Wednesday, 1 February, 2012 - 12noon to 1.30pm at the Brook Theatre, Studio Room, Chatham
  • Wednesday, 1 February, 2012 - 2.30 to 3.30pm at the Brook Theatre, Studio Room, Chatham

Robert Bean Lodge

  • Thursday, 12 January, 2012 - 4 to 5:30pm at Robert Bean Lodge, Lounge
  • Thursday, 19 January, 2012 - 9:30 to 11am at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Thursday, 19 January, 2012 - 12noon to 1.30pm at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham
  • Thursday, 19 January, 2012 - 2.30 to 4pm at the Brook Theatre, Conference Room, Chatham

 

What if I can not attend a meeting and want to make sure that my views are known?

If you can not attend a meeting then the council will be pleased to receive a completed questionnaire or correspendence either in the form of a letter or an email. Please use the following contact details:

Consultations,
Adult Social Care,
Level 4, Gun Wharf,
Dock Road, Chatham Maritime
Kent.
ME4 4TR

Or by email to scctcontractadmin@medway.gov.uk


What if I need support to share my views?

Support is available for people who want to contribute to the consultation but cannot do so in any other way due to disability or illness.  Please call 01634 331232, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
 

For more information contact Adults and Children's Services Team by telephone: 01634 334466 / 24 hour emergency 0845 7626777 / TextRelay 18001 01634 334466 or by email: ss.accessandinfo@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Adults and Children's Services Team, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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