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.
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- People in Staffordshire facing financial hardship are being urged to apply for grants of up to £700 for food, heating and other essential items this winter.
- Date:
- 08 December 2021
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- People in Staffordshire are being reminded about the dangers of counterfeit goods when shopping in the run up to Christmas.
- Date:
- 08 December 2021
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- People who keep birds and poultry are now being asked to keep their birds indoors to help limit the spread of avian flu.
- Date:
- 06 December 2021
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- The first Staffordshire case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been identified in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
- Date:
- 06 December 2021
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- Millions of pounds continue to be invested in improving Staffordshire's public health following lockdown.
- Date:
- 29 November 2021
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- People aged 12 and over are being urged to grab a jab in time for Christmas, as walk-in vaccination clinics open their doors once again in parts of Staffordshire this weekend.
- Date:
- 26 November 2021
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- The importance of vaccination is being reiterated by public health chiefs ahead of the festive season, as changes to vaccine eligibility come into effect.
- Date:
- 23 November 2021
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- People are being reminded to do what they can to help reduce the spread of avian influenza following confirmation of cases in Staffordshire.
- Date:
- 19 November 2021