THE future of adult care is being discussed in a series of debates in Worcestershire.

The county council is reminding everyone of their final chance to have their say in the Big Care Debate, which looks at the future of the adult care and support system.

Worcestershire County Council hosted two public consultation events last month in Bromsgrove and Worcester to discuss the Department of Health's proposals which centre on the future funding and provision of social care.

The Government's Green Paper - Shaping the Future of Care Together - spells out a vision to build a national care service that is fair, simple and affordable for all adults in England as the current system is struggling to meet the needs of our society.

Whilst there are no more planned events residents can still take part in the debate by visiting careandsupport.direct.gov.uk and completing the online questionnaire.

The Big Care Debate consultation will run until Friday, November 13.

County councillors will also be debating the future funding and provision of social care at their next full council meeting on Thursday, November 12, to help shape their response to the Department of Health.

Eddie Clarke, director of adult and community services, said: "All of us - whether as service users, carers, relatives, service providers or taxpayers - have an interest in the future of the adult care and support system.

"Care and support helps people live as independently as possible and to get support for their everyday personal care needs.

"The Big Care Debate is our chance to say how this should be arranged and funded in the future."