Social care and health
We’re responsible for providing social care for vulnerable adults and older people across Staffordshire as well as providing support for those who care for them.
Our Children and Families Social Work Teams provide advice, support and social work to families – parents, children and other carers.
- Description
- People in Staffordshire who care for children who are not their own under private fostering arrangements are being reminded that support is available.
- Date:
- 07 November 2025
- Description
- A woman who visited her local coffee shop for a hot drink left instead with a life-changing new career as a foster carer.
- Date:
- 22 October 2025
- Description
- People in Staffordshire are being encouraged to prevent hospital stays by getting their flu jab ahead of the colder months.
- Date:
- 15 October 2025
- Description
- A man from Newcastle has praised an innovative county council-run scheme for being inclusive and helping him feel safer and more confident.
- Date:
- 14 October 2025
- Description
- People in Staffordshire who want to quit smoking are being reminded about the help and advice available.
- Date:
- 03 October 2025
- Description
- A volunteer on a project encouraging more people to cycle and walk is urging others to join the scheme.
- Date:
- 18 August 2025
- Description
- A new campaign has been launched in Staffordshire in response to growing concerns around mental wellbeing, both nationally and across the county.
- Date:
- 15 August 2025
- Description
- People are being asked to help Staffordshire County Council shape care choices for adults. The Council has launched a consultation to gather views before it finalises its Choice Policy for adults eligible for support in their own homes and in care homes.
- Date:
- 14 August 2025