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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- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent businesses are being encouraged to offer cost-of-living support to social care workers, who help some of the most vulnerable people in society.
- Date:
- 25 April 2024
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- Allowances for foster carers in Staffordshire have risen, as the County Council looks for local people with skills and dedication to join the team.
- Date:
- 18 April 2024
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- A former Staffordshire Dignity in Care award winner is now urging others to nominate for this year's awards.
- Date:
- 04 April 2024
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- A Staffordshire foster family have shared their experiences of fostering to try and encourage others to come forward.
- Date:
- 21 March 2024
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- The "Staffordshire's All Age Carers Strategy 2024 – 2029" has been produced by the county council and Integrated Care Board (ICB) alongside other partners.
- Date:
- 20 March 2024
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- Staffordshire has been selected to join a national pilot to financially incentivise people to pursue a career in early years and childcare.
- Date:
- 14 March 2024
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- A strategy to help unpaid carers of all ages across Staffordshire will be discussed by the county council's cabinet next week.
- Date:
- 13 March 2024
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- Thousands of children from low-income families will be able to enjoy free activities and nutritious meals this Easter as part of Staffordshire's Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.
- Date:
- 11 March 2024