Complete our survey for organisations

Overview

Where people choose to live as they grow older, and what extra support or care they may need, are key decisions most of us have to make at some point.

We need to ensure there is the right mix of living choices and support options for older people in Westmorland and Furness in the coming decades.

Our Community Conversation on the future of care for older residents takes place over three weeks from 9 March to 30 March. It will help inform the council’s future direction and plans for all aspects of its support for older people’s independence and wellbeing, including:

• adaptations, technology and personal support to help people remain in their own home,
• reablement support and intermediate care beds to help people return to their own home after a spell in hospital, or to prevent the need to go into hospital
• access to the right mix of affordable specialist housing offering support and care
• modern residential care, with facilities and services that are fit for the future
• specialist support for people living with advanced dementia

Before we begin more detailed planning and develop options for the future, we want to hear what stakeholder organisations and groups who support or advocate for older people think about future needs in Westmorland and Furness.

The questions in this survey are mostly open-ended so please answer in as much detail as you wish.