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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.

Health scheme leaves residents smiling: Staffordshire care homes honoured for excellence in Mouth Care

Health scheme leaves residents smiling: Staffordshire care homes honoured for excellence in Mouth Care

Description
Residents in care homes across Staffordshire are celebrating healthier smiles thanks to the NHS-backed Care to Smile programme.
Date:
08 January 2026
Foster family urges others to make fostering their new year's resolution

Foster family urges others to make fostering their new year's resolution

Description
'Open your heart, share your home' is the latest campaign from Staffordshire County Council to help find families for some of the county's most vulnerable children.
Date:
07 January 2026
Care leavers' festive joy thanks to local store appeal

Care leavers' festive joy thanks to local store appeal

Description
Care leavers in Staffordshire will receive additional festive joy thanks to a store's community project which linked to a county council programme.
Date:
22 December 2025
County comes together to #LightUpTheNight and remind people they're not alone over Christmas

County comes together to #LightUpTheNight and remind people they're not alone over Christmas

Description
People, businesses and community organisations throughout Staffordshire are encouraged to spread the word that support is available to those struggling during the festive period.
Date:
17 December 2025
Protect yourself and our NHS with vital flu vaccine

Protect yourself and our NHS with vital flu vaccine

Description
Following the critical incidents declared at the county's hospitals, people in Staffordshire are being reminded to get their flu jab ahead of the Christmas break, along with the steps they can take to stay well and alternatives to visiting A&E.
Date:
11 December 2025
Care leavers SIM card programme marks anniversary milestone

Care leavers SIM card programme marks anniversary milestone

Description
A programme providing SIM cards to care leavers and support them to stay connected has celebrated its first anniversary.
Date:
08 December 2025
New warm homes grant prioritising most vulnerable launches

New warm homes grant prioritising most vulnerable launches

Description
A new phase of the Staffordshire Warmer Homes programme has opened for applications.
Date:
01 December 2025
Smart technology set to tackle rural isolation in Staffordshire pilot scheme

Smart technology set to tackle rural isolation in Staffordshire pilot scheme

Description
A pilot scheme using voice-activated technology to help socially isolated residents in rural Staffordshire stay connected and live more independently has started.
Date:
24 November 2025
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