The amount of money which people pay for various social services in Pembrokeshire might change.

Pembrokeshire County Council is suggesting a number of changes to social services charges in a bid to make them fairer.

The aim is to ensure that all social services charges are based on the same principles, and that all customers are charged in the same way.

However, before any changes are made, the county council wants to find out the views of members of the public.

Surveys are being sent out to more than 3,200 people who currently use social services to seek their opinions.

Drop-in sessions are also being held in five different places over the summer, where people can find out more, ask questions and give feedback, or complete a survey.

Clr. Tessa Hodgson, cabinet member for social services, said: “We understand that people using our services may find any proposed changes to charges unsettling. Although we predict that most people who are currently not paying for services will be unaffected.

“However, It is really important that people make their voices heard. Meaningful feedback to the consultation can help shape policy for the benefit of service users.

“I would urge people to complete the questionnaire and attend the drop in sessions so we can get an accurate picture of the impact that any changes may have on the people that matter.”

The drop-in sessions will be held as follows:

Monday, July 17, 2-6 pm: Bloomfield Centre, Narberth (Seminar Room); Thursday, July 20, 2-6 pm: Pembrokeshire Archives, Haverfordwest (Room 1); Tuesday, August 1, 5-8 pm: Picton Centre, Haverfordwest (Lounge Room); Tuesday, August 8, 10 am to 1 pm: Pembroke Leisure Centre (Pembroke Suite); Wednesday, August 30, 10 am to 1 pm: Fishguard Town Hall (Market Hall room).

People can also fill in their views online from early July on Pembrokeshire County Council’s website at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay

The background to the proposals is the The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, which allows the council to recover some of the increasing costs of providing services for customers who have assessed eligible needs.