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Members of Cabinet are to consider initiating a strategic review of the councils in-house adult social care services at a meeting next week.

An alternative way of providing equipment to support people to maintain their independence in their own home has been approved.

The priorities of a group that helps keep vulnerable adults safe from harm have been outlined in a new report.

A group of 20 newly qualified social workers have started working at Lancashire County Council after completing a three-year degree apprenticeship programme.

“It’s safe, everything is perfect."

Six hours into her shift and an operator at a call centre in Leyland has already answered more than 150 calls.

"We go out a lot together and she tells everyone that I’m her best friend. I’ve changed her life."

"I'm 41 and mum to a 5-year-old and I want to be able to inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances that you can be whatever you want to be. I've no background in sports, and I always skipped PE at school, but now I'm ready to compete with the best in the world."

"It's not about blame – it's supporting people and helping them decide what changes will keep them safe."

Building work has started on a new supported living scheme which will provide long-term affordable accommodation for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Preston.

It was just an ordinary Friday night like any other when the Readfearn family's lives changed forever.

Specially adapted paving has been installed on pavements in Longton to help visually impaired people.