Talk Adult Social Care Partnership (TASC) forum
Our vision
To create an inclusive adult social care system where people who use services, carers, and professionals collaborate meaningfully to design, implement, and improve services. We strive for a future where co-production is not only a standard, but a fundamental value, driving quality, equity, and person-centred care.
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Whether you currently use, or have previously used, adult social care services, care for someone who does, or work within an adult social care service in Central Bedfordshire, your voice matters.
We know that the best adult social care services are shaped by the people who use them, those who support loved ones, and those who deliver them. The TASC Partnership Forum brings people together to share experiences, ideas and insights, helping to shape the future of adult social care in Central Bedfordshire together.
If you're interested in being involved in making your voice heard and shaping the future of adult social care in Central Bedfordshire, you can register your interest to find out more.
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How is TASC different from other networks?
Many networks and forums focus on sharing information, building connections and providing support. While people may be invited to share their views or contribute to specific projects, decision-making often remains with organisations or professionals.
The TASC Partnership Forum takes a co-production approach. It brings together people with lived experience, carers, families, practitioners and providers to work alongside one another as equal partners. By sharing knowledge, experience and responsibility, we can shape services and solutions together.
Co-production recognises that different people bring different expertise. Lived experience, professional knowledge and community insight all have an important role in helping services work better for everyone.
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What is co-production?
Co-production is when people with lived experience of care and support, carers, families, communities and professionals work together as equal partners to design, develop and improve services.
It is based on the belief that people with lived experience bring valuable knowledge and insight that should have equal importance alongside professional expertise. By combining different perspectives, services can better reflect what matters most to the people who use them.
Ladder of co-production
The ladder of co-production is a framework based on Arnstein’s Ladder of Participation. It describes the steps towards achieving co-production in strategic commissioning across health and social care. This framework supports understanding of the stages of access and inclusion, helping stakeholders progress towards full co-production.
To find out a little more about co-production and what it is, watch this 5-minute video which uses football as an analogy to explain the 7 steps on the ladder to achieving true and effective co-production. Don’t worry if you’re not a football fan, there is no talk of the offside rule and it’s easy to follow!
Co-production in adult social care
Our aim
To make co-production a core part of how adult social care is planned, delivered and improved in Central Bedfordshire.
Why co-production and how will it work for us?
The why
We know that adult social care works best when people with lived experience, carers, communities and professionals work together as equal partners to design, deliver and improve services.
The how
People with lived experience of care and support services, carers, communities, providers and professionals will have meaningful opportunities to contribute, influence and shape decisions. We are committed to creating an environment where different perspectives are valued and shared responsibility is encouraged.
Our principles of co-production
Co-production in adult social care is underpinned by the following principles:
- Equality: All people have equal value in the decision-making process. Their contributions, whether they are people with lived experiences, carers, or professionals, are equally significant
- Inclusion: Ensuring that diverse voices, particularly those of marginalised or underrepresented groups, are actively included in shaping services
- Transparency: Being open and honest about how decisions are made, who is involved, and what impacts those decisions will have
- Collaboration: Fostering a spirit of working together, sharing power, and co-designing services that meet the real needs of individuals and communities
- Accountability: Establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and mechanisms to hold all parties accountable for their contributions to the co-production process
- Sustainability: Co-production should lead to long-term, sustainable improvements in service delivery, promoting self-sufficiency and resilience