Social care and health
We’re responsible for providing social care for vulnerable adults and older people across Staffordshire as well as providing support for those who care for them.
Our Children and Families Social Work Teams provide advice, support and social work to families – parents, children and other carers.
- Description
- A new project is making essential pre-used furniture available to young people leaving care and moving into independent living.
- Date:
- 15 July 2025
- Description
- More people across Staffordshire can now access free sanitary products at their local library, thanks to a scheme that helps people struggling financially.
- Date:
- 10 July 2025
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council has shared some tips to help residents to stay safe and cool, as the country braces itself for a second summer heatwave.
- Date:
- 27 June 2025
- Description
- A new campaign to remind male carers that support is available and to encourage them to access the help has been launched in Staffordshire.
- Date:
- 09 June 2025
- Description
- Following a Care Quality Commission inspection which gathered feedback from residents, carers, staff, partners and providers, Staffordshire County Council's Adult Social Care service has received an overall rating of 'Good' with all nine assessed areas rated 'Good'.
- Date:
- 30 May 2025
- Description
- A former Staffordshire Dignity in Care award winner is now urging others to nominate for this year's awards.
- Date:
- 24 March 2025
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council and businesses are working together to support care leavers in different ways, ranging from guaranteeing job interviews, to annual contributions to a bursary fund, or guaranteed job offers to eligible applicants.
- Date:
- 21 March 2025
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council has allocated an extra £21.2 million investment in adult social care, which will help care providers to increase staff pay as the National Minimum Wage for employers rises next month.
- Date:
- 21 March 2025