The Big Conversation Ashfield

Have Your Say on the Future of Adult Social Care in Nottinghamshire

We want to hear from you.

If you draw on care and support, or if you love or care for someone who does, your voice matters. We’re working on a new plan for adult social care in Nottinghamshire and have an independent organisation, Think Local Act Personal to help us do this. We need your help to shape it.

What’s Happening?

We’re running a survey and holding a series of “Big Conversation” events across the county. These are safe, welcoming spaces where you can share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

You don’t need to be an expert. Just tell us what matters to you.

Why Get Involved?

Because adult social care is about more than services. It’s about living a good life—being connected, feeling supported, and having choices. We believe everyone has the right to:

“Live in the place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us”

In 2023, we spoke to over 500 people in Nottinghamshire. What they told us helped shape the 2024 Local Account—a report that sets out what’s working, what needs to change, and what we’re focusing on next.

Now we’re building on that work and we want to know how we’re doing and what we need to do next. We want to make sure even more people have a chance to be heard—especially those who haven’t had the chance before.

How You Can Take Part

• 📝 Fill in the Adult Social Care Survey

• 🗓️ Join a Big Conversation event near you

• 📣 Help spread the word—tell a friend, support someone to take part, or share this message

Need Help?

If you need support to take part—like help filling in the survey, or information in a different format—please get in touch. We want to make it easy for everyone to have their say.

There will be BSL interpreters at each event.

If you would like more information on accessibility or travel expenses, please email us at NCCBigConversation@nottscc.gov.uk

How to get there

Access to the venue is through Pavillion Rd which is off the main Low Moor Road in Kirkby In Ashfield.

There is a large free car park outside of the Summit Centre.

The train station is approximately 15-20 minute walk.

Trentbarton's Threes service drops off on Alexandra Street, a short walk from the venue.

If you would like more detailed information on how to get to the venue please email us at NCCBigConversation@nottscc.gov.uk

Want to attend a Big Conversation is another area of the county?

We are also holding events at the following places:

• 4 September, 2.00 to 4.00 pm, Mansfield Central Library, Westgate, Mansfield, NG18 1NH

• 8 September, 2.00 to 4.00 pm, The Well Retford, Hospital Road, Retford, DN22 7BD

• 12 September, 11.00 to 1.00 pm, National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1JY

• 15 September, 11.00 to 1.00 pm, The Cotgrave Club, Woodview, Cotgrave, NG12 3PJ

• 23 September, 2.00 to 4.00 pm, St George's Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield, NG4 2NN

• 29 September,1.30 to 3.30 pm, Middle Street Resource Centre, 74 Middle Street, Beeston, NG9 2AB

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us via email at: NCCBigconversation@nottscc.gov.uk