Growing Older, Planning Ahead - Tees Valley Healthwatch Survey
Healthwatch organisations across the Tees Valley are working together in partnership with North East and Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) and other Health Professionals in the North East and Cumbria to improve the planning process for when families can no longer support their family member to stay at home.
There are three surveys which ask questions about the views and experiences of:
- Carers
- Cared for person
- Professionals
Carers
We would like to know what the needs are of those aged 40+ with a learning disability, what would make the transition easier as those people get older and what has been your experience of health and social care services at that time, to help to ensure sufficient and adequate services are in place for those with more complex needs.
Cared For Person
We would like to know what your needs are to make sure that you get any help you might need as you grow older and maybe get a place of your own.
It is important that services know what this looks like and how it feels for you. Your views will also help them to decide what they need to do to make sure your needs are met.
Professionals
We would like to know what the needs are of those aged 40+ with a learning disability, what would make the transition easier as those people get older, what currently works well, and what could be improved. We want to ensure sufficient and adequate services are in place for those with more complex needs.
It is important that services know what this looks like and how it feels for individuals going through the process. Your views will help us to understand the baseline of what local help is available now and what you think could be improved.
Downloads
You can download paper versions of all three surveys below.
Healthwatch are the independent champion for people who use health and care services. We find out what people like about services, and what could be improved, and we share these views with those with the authority to make change happen. By sharing your views with us, we will be able to help local providers and partnerships to understand what they need to do to enable you to have greater choice and control over your care, and for you to be supported to live well in your community.
We will always make sure that your information is protected and treated securely. Any information that you give will be held in accordance with:
- Data Protection Act 1998
- As of 25 May 2018, the new data protection legislation introduced under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Bill.
We appreciate your time in completing this survey and welcome your comments and suggestions.
If you would like the survey in a written or easy read format, please do get in touch.
