Views sought on disability support services

People in Cornwall are being asked for their views

People in Cornwall are being asked to share their views on community activities that support adults with disabilities and "how they want them to be in the future".

Cornwall Council said so-called "day opportunities" provided "flexible, community-based activities that support people aged 18 or above with a disability to live full, meaningful lives within their local communities".

It said it was carrying out the review because it was starting to appear that "what people want from day opportunities has changed, particularly after Covid".

Anyone who wished to have their say could do so through the Let’s Talk Cornwall website, managers said.

Officials said they currently operated day services alongside community companies, charities and private organisations.

People also took part in activities provided by clubs, leisure centres or charities, they added.

The council said it was working with National Design Team for inclusion (NDTi), a social change organisation, "to speak to a range of people across Cornwall about their experiences of these services as well as how they want them to be in the future".

Council cabinet lead for adults Andy Virr said: “From what people are telling us, we think that what people want from day opportunities has changed, particularly after Covid.

"These conversations will help us to understand this a bit more."

Mr Virr said the services helped people make friends and gain skills as well as helping unpaid carers "take a break from their caring role".

Alongside gathering online responses Mr Virr said the NDTi would be holding workshops and face-to-face discussions with people who used the services.