28 May 2025

Integration Joint Board consent to move to consultation on a proposed ceiling of care as part of the social work financial recovery plan

10 July 2025

Draft Integrated Impact Assessment and Engagement Specification reviewed

A draft Integrated Impact Assessment is in place. The final assessment will be informed by the consultation. 

An Integrated Impact Assessment replaces the Equality Socio-economic Impact assessment previously used and ensure that we are considering all the public duties that we require to when making any changes. It considers where there may be negative or positive impacts and how we manage any increased risk.

24 July 2025

Internal staff consultation begins with key staff groups

29 July 2025

external key stakeholder consultation begins

We will meet with other key stakeholders such as independent sector care providers, carers representatives, service user and carers from this point 

31 July 2025

Online engagement platform launched

We are using an online engagement platform but will schedule in person and ongoing communications using different media over the course of the consultation to ensure we can reach as many people as possible.

11 August 2025

In person community conversations/online sessions

We will schedule five in person community conversations across localities between the 11th of August and 22 August 2025. 

We will have an evening online Teams session for those who are unable to travel or attend in person sessions. 

If you are unable to attend or would rather provide your feedback individually you will be able to do so through the online form or your care manager. 

31 August 2025

Online form closes for feedback at midnight

01 September 2025

Analysis of consultation response

09 September 2025

Report provided to Finance and Policy Committee

10 September 2025

Report provided as part of the public papers to the Integration Joint Board