Working with people to improve Adult Social Care
Making it Real: Help Us Make Adult Social Care Better
We want to work with you to make our services the best they can be. Your ideas, feedback, and stories help us understand what people need. Here's how you can share your thoughts and make a difference:
1.‘Making It Real’ Coproduction Board
Join the ‘Making It Real’ Board – Help Improve Adult Social Care in Wakefield!
Do you use Adult Social Care services in Wakefield, or care for someone who does? Would you like to help improve these services? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Wakefield Council is setting up a new Making It Real Board. This group will bring together people who use Adult Social Care, carers, and council staff to help make services better.
What is Coproduction?
Coproduction means working together as equals. People who use services, carers, and professionals will share ideas and make decisions together.
What will you be doing?
As a board member, you will: Help plan and improve services. Give your views on important documents. Make sure services meet people’s needs. Work with council staff and leaders.
Who can join?
We are looking for people who: Are 18 or older. Use Adult Social Care in Wakefield OR care for someone who does. Can listen, share ideas, and work well with others. Want to make a difference.
Meetings and support
Meetings will be once a month for 2 hours. Most meetings will be in person, but some may be online. We will pay for travel costs. You will get a reward through Citizen Coin.
How to Apply
If you are interested please read the Coproduction Volunteer Opportunity document and contact our Coproduction and Engagement Lead at adultsocialcare@wakefield.gov.uk for a friendly chat. Please submit your interest by Friday 18 April 2025.
2. Adult Social Care Citizen Panel
Every month, we hold a special meeting called the Adult Social Care Citizen Panel. We run this with Healthwatch Wakefield. It’s a chance for people to tell us what they think about our services.
If you use adult social care, care for someone, or support others, your voice is really important! You can share your thoughts and help us improve what we do.
To find out more or to join, visit: Adult Social Care Citizen Panel - Healthwatch Wakefield.
3. Share Your Feedback
We want the people who make decisions about adult social care to hear your voice. Your feedback can help us to improve care. There are lots of ways to tell us what you think:
- Healthwatch Feedback Centre: Write a review about your experience with adult social care
- email Us: Send your ideas or comments to adultsocialcare@wakefield.gov.uk. Every message helps us make our services better for you
4. Take Part in Surveys and Consultations
We sometimes run surveys to ask what you think about important topics. For example, we recently asked unpaid carers how we can support them better.
Our current consultations are shared below:
Have your say on pharmacy services in Wakefield District - Healthwatch Wakefield.
5. Real-Life Stories: Voices of Care
We believe sharing stories can bring big changes. Our Voices of Care project shows how adult social care has helped real people. These stories help us learn and improve. They also show how unique every person is who we care for.
Get Involved!
Your voice matters. You can make a difference by joining panels, filling out surveys, or sending us feedback. Together, we can make adult social care in Wakefield better for everyone.
For more information or to share your ideas, email us at adultsocialcare@wakefield.gov.uk. Thank you for helping us create great services!