Which describes you best?
How well do you feel you understand the proposed change to restrict adult social care eligibility to individuals assessed as having critical needs only?
What impact, if any, do you think that a critical‑only eligibility threshold would have on the individual’s wellbeing, independence, and personal outcomes?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the principle that individuals with the highest level of need should be prioritised for adult social care support?
To what extent do you agree or disagree that adult social care resources should be allocated in a way that prioritises those with the the greatest level of need, even if this results in reduced or no formal support for others?
How likely do you consider that the proposed change could lead to unmet needs or contribute to the needs increasing to a critical level that might otherwise have been prevented?
In your view, how might a critical-only eligibility threshold affect the delivery of prevention and early intervention support?
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What impact, if any, do you think the proposed change would have on unpaid carers, families, and informal support networks?
What, if any, implications do you think the proposed change may have for individuals’ rights (for example, in relation to dignity, autonomy, participation, or non‑discrimination)?
Do you think that the proposed change could have a disproportionate impact on any particular groups (for example, individuals with fluctuating conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, or long‑term conditions)?
If you selected 'yes' to question 10 please explain
What actions, alternative services, or community‑based supports, if any, do you think would be important to mitigate potential impacts and support people’s rights, wellbeing, and independence?
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