Have your say on services to help people live independently

South Glos wants your views on proposed changes to Housing Related Support.

Housing Related Support (previously known as Supporting People), includes services to help people to live independent lives in the community, especially around acquiring and retaining suitable accommodation. It does not include personal care or domestic services.

The council is proposing to bring the several different services currently in place together into a single, Housing Related Support service

You can find out more and have your say at:

https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/consult.ti/Housingrelatedsupport2015/consultationHome

Have your say on adult social care changes

South Glos Council is looking to increase its income from adult social care charges. Three areas are being considered:

• Telecare (sometimes known as “Piper Lifeline” or the “Life Line Service”)
• Deferred Charges of care fees
• Home Care Charges (for home care and community based support)

Service users who already receive subsidised charges will not contribute any more, only self-funders will be affected. Further information is available here:

https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/consult.ti/cahfees2015/consultationHome

You have until 31 October 2015 to have your say.