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Co-Production: Shaping services together

We believe that the best services are built with people, not just for them. That’s why we’re committed to growing our approach to co-production—working alongside people with lived experience, their carers, and voluntary organisations that may support them to design and improve adult social care in Gloucestershire.

Listening to lived experience

We already work closely with our Partnership Boards, which bring together people with direct experience of:

  • Unpaid carers
  • Autism and Neurodivergence
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities and sensory impairments

These partnerships are incredibly valuable—but we know there’s more we can do especially in relation to how we hear the voice of the older person.

What we’re doing

In February 2025, we held a series of Co-production Workshops to help shape a new Co-production Strategy for Adult Social Care. These sessions brought together people with lived experience, carers, and professionals to share ideas and priorities.

We’re also exploring ways to recognise the time and expertise of those who work with us—because your voice matters.

Learn more

You can read more about our Partnership Boards and how they’re helping shape services across Gloucestershire.
Visit: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/disabilities/partnership-boards

Have your say

Over the past year, we’ve asked for your views on a range of important topics, including:

  • Our Budget Consultation
  • Support for Unpaid Carers (via our Carers Survey)
  • Changes to the Adult Social Care Fairer Contributions Policy
  • National Survey of People Using Adult Social Care Services

What’s changed because of you

Thanks to your feedback:

  • Fairer Contributions Policy: Some people who contribute to the cost of their care will now keep more of their income.
  • Carers Support: Insights from the Carers Survey are helping us shape future support for unpaid carers and informing the developing Carers Strategy.
  • Ongoing Improvements from Adult Social Care Survey: We’re currently analysing national survey results to better understand and improve services.

Stay involved

We’re always keen to hear your views.
Sign up to get alerts about future consultations and help shape the services that matter to you and your community.
Subscribe:

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/subscribe/

See our latest surveys
Visit:

https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com

Work with us

We recently launched the Collaborative Partnership Board Co-production Charter which sets out how we will involve people in designing and delivering the services they use. It’s about listening, valuing lived experience, and making sure support is truly person-centred.

We’d love to hear from you if you want to take part
✉ Email: asc.co-production@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

To tell us what you think of this annual report or let us know what you would like to hear more about email: adultsinfocus@gloucestershire.gov.uk