How we do co-production in adult social care

We work closely with local residents, community organisations and professionals to make sure that everyone has a voice in how Adult Social Care in West Berkshire is developed and delivered.
 

Types of co-production

We use co-production when developing our services:

• co-design: working together to plan new services or make improvements
• co-delivery: involving people with lived experience in training, events and peer support
• co-evaluation: reviewing services together to see what's working and what could improve

Our approach

We use a range of approaches to hear from and work with people:

• workshops and co-design sessions to plan new services
• focus groups and listening events to explore experiences
• surveys and online forms to gather feedback
• peer-led sessions supported by people with lived experience
• partnership boards and forums, such as the Learning Disability Partnership Board and Carers Strategy Group

We will:

• be clear about how people can influence outcomes
• create respectful, inclusive spaces for everyone to contribute, removing barriers that prevent people from taking part
• share openly what we've learned and what has changed as a result of your input
• listen carefully and act on what people tell us
• learn and improve through ongoing feedback

Making engagement inclusive

We want everyone to have the chance to get involved. To make engagement easier, we:

• offer both in-person and online ways to take part
• provide materials in plain English and easy read formats
• arrange support such as interpreters if needed
• reach out to seldom-heard groups to make sure all voices are represented
• work with you to understand how you want to work with us
   

Find out about getting involved here.