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Meet our newest social workers who are supporting adults and children across Lancashire
A group of 20 newly qualified social workers have started working at Lancashire County Council after completing a three-year degree apprenticeship programme.

'Beautiful' short break service rated outstanding by CQC inspectors
“It’s safe, everything is perfect."

Find out about the technology helping thousands of people across Lancashire live independently
Six hours into her shift and an operator at a call centre in Leyland has already answered more than 150 calls.

Could you be a Shared Lives carer and help form life-changing friendships and families?
"We go out a lot together and she tells everyone that I’m her best friend. I’ve changed her life."

I started out lifting baby weights – now I'm competing to become the world's Strongest Woman
"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."

How social workers are helping keep vulnerable adults in Lancashire safe
"It's not about blame – it's supporting people and helping them decide what changes will keep them safe."

Work starts on new supported living scheme in Preston
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.

Family hit by devastating stroke helped by Lancashire Carers Service
It was just an ordinary Friday night like any other when the Readfearn family's lives changed forever.

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

‘Outstanding’ Fylde home care provider launches recruitment drive
A Fylde-based care business which has received support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, has launched a significant drive for new staff.

Festive fun brings together Shared Lives carers and the people they support at seasonal celebrations across Lancashire
Christmas cheer and seasonal celebrations were enjoyed by adults with learning and physical disabilities and their carers this week.

Calling all creatives for animal-themed Cards for Kindness campaign
Would you like to use your creative talents to brighten up someone's day?