Category: Adult social care

601 Adult social care posts found.
Adult services stories.

Residents urged to take part in consultation on proposed charges to telecare offer

21/01/2025
Man in kitchen - image credit Age Positive Image Library

Shropshire Council is inviting residents who access the council’s Telecare service, to take part in a public consultation on proposals to introduce…

Continue reading

Residents encouraged to complete adult social care survey

14/01/2025
library image

Residents who’ve received a letter to ask their views on adult social care, are being reminded to complete it. The Personal Social…

Continue reading

Council and Partners in Care express concerns on potential consequences to care sector, following increase in National Insurance Contribution

12/12/2024

Shropshire Council, in collaboration with Partners in Care, has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent government announcements on the rise in employers…

Continue reading

Pick up the phone you’re not alone – Support available throughout the festive season for those struggling to cope

11/12/2024
Suicide Prevention Festive Season Media Post

Shropshire Council and partners are reminding those struggling to cope during the festive season, that support is available, and you don’t have…

Continue reading

Shropshire Council Overview and Scrutiny Members Highlight Support for Suicide Prevention

28/11/2024

Overview and Scrutiny Members of Shropshire Council have been focusing on issues and services about mental health over recent months. At their…

Continue reading

A Shropshire first for Enable

25/11/2024

Shropshire council’s supported employment service, Enable have recently achieved a first for the county and for themselves. Thanks to support from Enable,…

Continue reading

Council seeks views from those who attend its day opportunities

20/11/2024

Shropshire Council is gathering the views from those who attend its day opportunities, along with their families, friends, and staff. The engagement…

Continue reading

Social workers strike gold at national awards

12/11/2024
Social workers holding awards

Two Shropshire Council social workers are celebrating after winning prestigious awards at the national Social Worker of the Year Awards. Congratulations to…

Continue reading

News from our partners: County’s Health and Care Services Prepare for Winter with Relaunch of ‘Think Which Service’

06/11/2024

As winter approaches, healthcare services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for a season of increased demand. In addition to boosting…

Continue reading

Shropshire Council’s statement on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

06/11/2024

Shropshire Council welcomes the introduction of the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which represents a step forward in protecting the health and…

Continue reading