Cheshire East Council has published its Local Account detailing its achievements in adult social care and the challenges it faces.
Cheshire East is a great place to raise a family – to live, learn and to work.
But it is also a borough with an ageing population. At 26.9 per cent, the borough has a far higher percentage of over-60s than the national average at 22.7 per cent. More than half the council's entire budget goes into supporting the vulnerable in the borough – both young and old.
Together with partner agencies, the council has engaged with people who need social care support, carers and the public, focusing on a number of topics, which has given the council rich information about the services the council provides to them and what they would like to see in the future.
While the council continues to deliver essential services to those most in need, it also delivers services that support a good quality of life.
Mark Palethorpe, acting executive director of people, said: "Our Local Account for 2016/17 is a summary of the adult social care service's activity, working with our partners from the health sector and especially the voluntary, community and faith sectors, to support vulnerable people who have adult social care needs.
"We are keen to ensure that our work supports the creation of resilient communities."
The Local Account provides information on:
The Local Account is intended to be a report written for residents as well as council officers and service providers and is seen as a benchmark for future development.
Ed: The Local Account can be read in full by clicking here.
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