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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.

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.