What do people say about Adult Social Care?

We heard...

It is important to get to choose who you live with...
"I didn’t have a choice of who I lived with. I think they were more concerned with filling the room rather than thinking if we would get on. At one point I was having to pay for all the bills! Finally, I’m living with someone that I get on well with and we share the house bills and chores equally."

A desire to be supported to learn travel to more places independently...
"I would really like to have some help with travel training. Currently, I only feel confident traveling the routes I know well - from home to Stratford. It would be really good to venture out further so I could meet more of my friends and do more things. My dream would be to get the bus from home up to Lancashire (where I used to live) independently so I could see my family and friends. That's the dream."

That the Day Centre builds friendships and community, prevents isolation, and we heard suggestions for improvements:
"More space and a minibus would make it even better." 
"A bigger building - it’s too cramped at the minute!"
"Owning our own minibus so we can get out more as a group."

An appreciation for having control over money...
"I know what my personal budget is, and I know how much I have to spend after I have paid my bills. I get help with this from staff."

A confidence to request reasonable adjustments...
"I know I can ask for information that is adapted to best suit my communication needs."
"I know that public spaces need to be accessible. Wheelchair ramps and handrails should be available."
"I understand that there are limits on reasonable adjustments."

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