THE Department of Social Care has launched a public consultation on its proposals to introduce a Fair Access to Care Service (FACS) framework and changes to charging for adult care services.
The changes aim to introduce a fairer and more transparent system of assessment and charging for adult social care services.
Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw MHK said the changes ‘will provide greater fairness and transparency, ensuring the department is clear in the way it assesses those eligible for support and the charges to be made for the provision of social care services to meet their assessed needs.’
The changes are intended to promote the following principles: People will have equal access to services regardless of their age or the nature of their needs; People with the greatest needs will have priority; The support people receive will help them maintain their choice, independence and inclusion in society; People using similar services will be charged more equitably.
Consultation ends on April 2.
For more information go to {http://www.gov.im/socialcare/consultations.gov|www.gov.im/socialcare/consultations.gov} or pick up a copy of the consultation document from the Department of Social Care or Tynwald Library. Complete the survey at {http://dscsurveys.gov.im/s/FACSandCharging|dscsurveys.gov.im/s/FACSandCharging}
