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Claire Graves has had an extraordinary journey from answering calls about social care, to becoming the very first Occupational Therapist (OT) apprentice within our adult social care team.

Senior leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria have committed to a new way of working which supports independence, wellbeing and puts residents' needs at the centre of decision making.

Denise Wilkinson was 47 when she started losing her sight.

When "Clare" first met Kim and Mike through the council's Shared Lives scheme, she was anxious as she had barely left the house in years.

Helping people make major decisions to keep them safe could seem daunting to many, but for safeguarding social workers it's all in a day's work.

"It's had a massive impact since I moved in, I've come on so much, both mentally and physically."

Residents have enjoyed a street party and curry nights together after moving into a development near Brierfield.

"If they had not moved in, they would never have had the life they do now."

Changes have been agreed to make it simpler for people to understand how they can spend their personal social care budget.

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.