adult social care strategy for 2026-2029
Kingston Council has approved its adult social care strategy for 2026-2029, focusing on independence and enhanced carer support.
Kingston Council's People Committee approved the adult social care strategy for 2026-2029 in September 2026. The strategy prioritises promoting independence, increasing choice and control over care, and providing enhanced support for unpaid carers, following extensive engagement with residents, carers, and families.
The strategy aims to place individuals at the heart of social care services. Its key priorities include enabling people to stay independent and live well, ensuring fair and equal access to services, and facilitating smoother transitions from children's to adult social care.
Key facts
- Kingston Council's People Committee approved the adult social care strategy for 2026-2029 in September 2026. Source
- The strategy focuses on promoting independence, increasing choice and control over care, and enhanced support for unpaid carers. Source
- The strategy was developed after engagement with residents, carers, and families. Source
- Key priorities include enabling people to stay independent and live well, and ensuring fair and equal access to services. Source
- The strategy also aims to facilitate smoother transitions from children's to adult social care. Source
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