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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.

Report highlights challenge of healthy ageing in Staffordshire

Report highlights challenge of healthy ageing in Staffordshire

Description
A new report aims to highlight the challenge of caring for an ageing population over the next couple of decades. The report, by Staffordshire's Director of Public Health Dr Richard Harling, has been released to mark International Older People's Day (1 October).
Date:
01 October 2024
Improvements start for drug and alcohol treatment services

Improvements start for drug and alcohol treatment services

Description
Staffordshire's Treatment and Recovery Services (StaRS) will be upgrading their locations around the county this autumn, with Stafford and Leek the first to get a facelift.
Date:
30 September 2024
Housing strategy will help older people in their communities

Housing strategy will help older people in their communities

Description
A proposed new Housing with Care strategy will provide high-quality, affordable housing and care services to residents in need in Staffordshire. The scope of the strategy includes supported living schemes, Extra Care housing schemes, short-term accommodation for specific needs, and Disabled Facilities Grants.
Date:
18 September 2024
Extra support for Staffordshire foster carers

Extra support for Staffordshire foster carers

Description
Foster carers in Staffordshire are getting extra support thanks to the county council's Mockingbird programme.
Date:
11 September 2024
County's top carers recognised at special awards

County's top carers recognised at special awards

Description
Tegan Abley from Rugeley is celebrating after being crowned as Newcomer to Care at this year's Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards
Date:
19 July 2024
County Council looks to jointly commission service to help with children and young people's mental health

County Council looks to jointly commission service to help with children and young people's mental health

Description
A service that looks after children and young people's health and wellbeing in Staffordshire will continue.
Date:
18 July 2024
County Council looks to jointly commission service to help with children and young people's mental health

County Council looks to jointly commission service to help with children and young people's mental health

Description
A service that looks after children and young people's health and wellbeing in Staffordshire could be set to continue.
Date:
09 July 2024
Stay safe as temperatures soar

Stay safe as temperatures soar

Description
Residents in Staffordshire are being reminded of the dangers of cooling off in open water – as temperatures are set to remain high this week.
Date:
25 June 2024
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