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.
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- Food businesses in Staffordshire are being reminded about new food labelling laws which came into force this month.
- Date:
- 25 October 2021
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- A specially trained search dog has helped lead officers from Staffordshire County Council's Trading Standards service to seizures of illegal tobacco.
- Date:
- 19 October 2021
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- People from across Staffordshire are being encouraged to consider volunteering as part of a new campaign to help keep themselves happy, healthy and feeling good.
- Date:
- 18 October 2021
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- A new short film focusing on the urgent need for foster carers has been released.
- Date:
- 15 October 2021
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- Nexxus Care, Staffordshire County Council's in-house social care company, successfully delivered thousands of hours of help during the Covid pandemic and launched a Staffordshire-wide lateral flow testing service.
- Date:
- 12 October 2021
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- The £3.4m Greenwood Health Centre, on Lichfield Road, Burntwood, has opened for patients after Staffordshire County Council saved the land to be used for this specific purpose.
- Date:
- 11 October 2021
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- Covid-19 testing is being brought to the doorstep of more people in Staffordshire this autumn and winter.
- Date:
- 06 October 2021
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- Thousands of children and families from across Staffordshire enjoyed free activities and food over the summer holidays thanks to a successful programme.
- Date:
- 04 October 2021