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Many of us don't think about adult social care until we or someone we love needs it. Whether it's support for an older person becoming frail, a family member living with a disability, someone recovering from illness, or a carer supporting a loved one, social care touches countless lives across our communities. That's why Healthwatch West Berkshire want to encourage residents to take part in The Big Conversation on Care, a national engagement exercise launched by Baroness Lou

We are keen to hear about your experiences of the patient transport service for your appointments. Let us know at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ptransport/

West Berkshire Council, our local authority, has launched a six-week consultation on the future of Adult Social Care, and residents, carers, families, and people with lived experience are being encouraged to take part. Adult Social Care supports many people across our communities, including older residents, disabled people, unpaid carers, and young people moving into adult services. The new strategy sets out six priorities that will help shape how support is delivered in the

Last year, the local authority carried out a full review of its Adult Social Care webpages. This included working in co-production with people with learning disabilities, carers, and stroke survivors, alongside a public survey to understand how people use the information available online. As a result of this feedback, a number of improvements were made to make the webpages more accessible and easier to navigate. What’s changed? Updates included: Adding pictures and icons Simp