Archive News

62 items found, showing page 2 of 6

Peanut, Gillian, Ethel and Ken

Independent living for people - and their pets - in Burnley

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

Cllr Graham Dalton with James at a development in Brierfield

Friendships formed as residents settle into their new homes

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

Lancaster and Morecambe Domicilary Service

Lancaster and Morecambe Domiciliary Service rated 'good' by the CQC

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

County Hall Preston-3

Rules simplified for people managing their own social care

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

County Hall Preston

Council to consider strategic review of Adult Social care services

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

County Hall gates cropped-3

Changes to delivery of home adaptations service to support people to live independently

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

County Hall Preston

Safeguarding plans to protect the most vulnerable discussed

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

Social worker graduate Katie

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.

Technology Enabled Care device

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.

Shared Lives Carers John and Lorraine Crabtree

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."

Andrea Seed

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."