People with experience of adult social care in Warwickshire are invited to get together with a cuppa in September to share their stories.
Warwickshire County Council’s (WCC) Over a Brew online event is a great opportunity for people to come together, make connections and use their knowledge to help make services the best they can be.
The council, in partnership with leaders in co-production Curators of Change, is hosting the Warwickshire #OverABrew online event on Wednesday 18 September at 1pm – 2.30pm. The aim of the event is to influence change in Warwickshire County Council’s Adult Social Care services through honest, open conversations between staff and people who have accessed or are currently accessing services as well as those with caring responsibilities.
Joining the session will help the council to work together in equal partnership with these Experts by Experience – people who:
- have accessed adult social care in the past
- are currently receiving our support
- are a carer or have been a carer in the past
WCC is committed to doing things differently and has been working alongside existing Experts by Experience to develop a deeper understanding of co-production in adult social care. There is further work that can be done, and it is important for more people to get involved and share their experiences.
Those who attend the online event can choose to listen or share their stories and experiences and find out more about how they can become an Expert by Experience and work with WCC s to improve services.
This online event is also an opportunity to meet the Curators of Change team and hear about their experience of co-production in developing services that reflect the needs and wishes of people who access care and support.
Cllr Margaret Bell, Portfolio Holder responsible for Adult Social Care & Health said:
“Working together with residents and customers is paramount and at the heart of Warwickshire County Council’s approach to improving adult services.
"We want to make our services the best they can be so I would like to encourage families, friends and carers who have previously accessed our services or are receiving support now to join the upcoming online event; as we need to hear from the true experts by experience. By listening, understanding, and working together we will be able to improve our services and lead the way in co-production.”
All co-production online events are free to attend.
To secure your place book a ticket here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/curators-of-change/t-vvdnqad
For more information about working together to improve adult social care services, please visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/adults-social-care/working-together
For general information about wider services to support adults in Warwickshire go to: