Disadvantaged adults consultation

The Social Exclusion Unit launched a consultation on 22nd November to consider why disadvantaged adults are least likely to benefit from services that could help them. The Unit is seeking views from staff and organisations who deliver services to disadvantaged adults. They also want to hear from the following groups of people who have personal experience of using public services, or from organisations that represent them:

People who experience problems with basic numeracy, literacy or wider communication skills which affect the way in which they engage with public services.

People defined as disabled under the Disability Discrimination Act who have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, as well as people affected by long term health conditions covered by the Act.

People from certain ethnic minority groups who suffer the most acute socio-economic disadvantage, including, but not exclusively, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Black Caribbeans and Black Africans.

This project forms part of the new Social Exclusion Unit’s efforts to transform service delivery for disadvantaged people. It will consider how public services could deliver more effectively for those currently missing out and is linked to the Government’s overall work to improve service delivery for everyone.

If you’re interested in taking part in the consultation, a copy of the questionnaire is available to download by clicking here or you can contact Louise Miller on 01332 227719 or email lmiller@cvsderby.co.uk who will be able to send you a copy. The deadline for responses is 14th February 2005.