Extra care and supported living Covid-19 testing
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020Staff and residents in many Extra Care and Supported Living settings across Worcestershire are set to be offered a round of Covid-19 testing.
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Limited Care Home visits to begin again in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 19th October 2020Families across Worcestershire can now be reunited with loved ones in care homes.
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County Council welcomes care home visit announcement
Published on Wednesday, 22nd July 2020Worcestershire families can soon be reunited with their loved ones in care homes.
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72 years of adult social care – how have things changed?
Published on Friday, 3rd July 2020Social workers and key workers across Worcestershire are being celebrated for the 72nd birthday of adult social care.
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Celebrating 72 years of adult social care
Published on Friday, 3rd July 2020The NHS and adult social care turn 72 this year, an opportunity to recognise and celebrate these valuable services.
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We’re celebrating our Here2Help volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Published on Friday, 29th May 2020Volunteers’ Week may be different this year, but Worcestershire County Council will still be celebrating those who have made a difference during the coronavirus crisis
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Top praise for Adult Social Care
Published on Tuesday, 26th May 2020“Amazing”, “Outstanding” and “Fantastic” are just some of the words used to describe the support being offered by Worcestershire County Council’s Adult Social Care team this week.
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Teams working hard to care for the vulnerable
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020Though the Coronavirus outbreak has halted the work of many, essential services continue to provide for those in need across the county.
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County Council welcomes new Strategic Director of People
Published on Monday, 18th May 2020Worcestershire County Council is delighted to welcome Paula Furnival as the new Strategic Director of People.
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County Council trainers to support care homes with infection control
Published on Friday, 15th May 2020Trainers from Worcestershire County Council will be providing vital infection prevention control training to care homes, as part of the Covid-19 response.
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The Harvingas Staycation
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020How do you cope when you’re looking after adults with learning disabilities and lockdown presents a challenge to the normal routine?
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Council welcomes progress on testing for Coronavirus
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the progress made this week on testing for Coronavirus.
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Candidates on the fast track to Social Care
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020The County Council’s newest social care staff are now able to be out on the job, helping and supporting those who need it most, after just a day and a half of essential training.
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Creative ways to keep it normal for tenants with learning disabilities
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020A rainbow mural and ice creams are just two of the innovative ideas Supported Living Providers have come up with to keep things normal for tenants with learning disabilities
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How technology is helping Worcestershire Care Home residents
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020Care homes across Worcestershire are using technology to help their residents during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Social care students in Worcestershire urged to step up and join the fight against Covid-19 outbreak
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020Students training in social care are being asked to sign up to work with Councils to help tackle the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Adult social care in Worcestershire is rising to the Coronavirus challenge
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020Worcestershire County Council is doing everything it can to protect Worcestershire’s most vulnerable at this time.
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Could you join those who have already applied to make a real difference?
Published on Thursday, 2nd April 2020Our bid to find people across Worcestershire to help us make a real difference has got off to a great start.
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Over 100 emergency food parcels delivered to the most vulnerable
Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020Some of the most vulnerable people in Worcestershire are being provided with emergency food supplies, delivered by staff from the County Council.
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Hand sanitiser to be delivered to every care home in Worcestershire
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020Further supplies of hand sanitiser are being sent to every care home in the county.
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Help us to make a real difference and continue vital care and support
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020The county continues to pull together against Coronavirus, and we’re always looking out for people to help us make a real difference.
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Check your volunteer helper is the real deal
Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020The Government’s announcement yesterday means we are all staying at home and ensuring we are observing the social distancing guidance.
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Worcestershire County Council signs up to the Working for Carers Charter
Published on Friday, 3rd January 2020Worcestershire County Council has signed up to the Working for Carers Charter.
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Christmas is a time for sharing joy, especially down on the Hooper's farm
Published on Friday, 27th December 2019Christmas for many is a time to take a break from the stresses of working life, but the working clock doesn’t stop for everyone.
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County Council boss thanks staff working this Christmas
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019Nobody really wants to work at Christmas but many council staff will give up valuable time with their families to keep doing the day job.
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A friendly chat can make all the difference this Christmas
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019In keeping with the season of goodwill, people in Worcestershire are being asked to lookout for elderly friends and neighbours.
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County Council welcomes continued support for Adult Social Care
Published on Friday, 20th December 2019Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the continued support announced for Adult Social Care, in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech.
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New care and financial management IT system for Adult Social Care
Published on Monday, 2nd December 2019From 18 November, the Council has introduced a new care and financial management IT system for adult social care.
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Building healthy working relationships with colleagues from Shanxi Province, China
Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2019Worcestershire County Council has welcomed official visitors from the Shanxi Province in China, at County Hall this week (25 November).
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Bringing the outside in this December as the Outdoor Lounge visits The Hive
Published on Monday, 25th November 2019Reconnections are bringing their Outdoor Lounge out of the winter cold, and into the Hive this December.
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Worcestershire's head of Adult Social Care welcomes New Medical Emergency forms
Published on Wednesday, 20th November 2019Elaine Carolan, Worcestershire County Council’s Interim Director for Adult Services has said the ReSPECT process will make a real difference to people and their families.
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Royal visit to Kidderminster highlights how technology keeps you more independent
Published on Thursday, 7th November 2019A retirement residence in Kidderminster, equipped with the latest technology, has had a Royal visit.
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Making Decisions About Your Future event in Malvern tomorrow
Published on Thursday, 3rd October 2019The ‘Making Decisions About Your Future’ roadshows will be returning for the Autumn, beginning tomorrow in Malvern.
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Reconnect and have a chat in the outdoor lounge
Published on Tuesday, 1st October 2019Reconnections are bringing their ‘Outdoor Lounge’ to Worcester High Street on Friday 4 October.
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Increase in Adult Social Care funding welcomed in Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 5th September 2019Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the news that an extra £1.5billion of extra funding will be available for local authorities to apply for.
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Supporting vulnerable adults to regain independence
Published on Wednesday, 17th July 2019Adult social care is one of the key priorities in Worcestershire and it uses 40 per cent of the County Council’s annual budget. An ageing population means an ever-increasing need for care and support.
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Using the LifeCurve to improve care in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 21st June 2019More than 40 per cent of Worcestershire County Council’s annual budget goes towards helping vulnerable adults.
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Flats for adults with complex autism open in Droitwich
Published on Thursday, 20th June 2019Autism West Midlands in partnership with Fortis Living and Worcestershire County Council celebrated the opening of a new supported living scheme for autistic adults and adults with complex needs.
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Worcestershire County Council becomes an accredited 'Employer for Carers'
Published on Wednesday, 19th June 2019Worcestershire County Council becomes an Accredited ‘Employer for Carers’
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Making a Decision About Your Future Roadshow returns to Bromsgrove
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019Councillor Adrian Hardman and officers from Adult Social Care will be returning to Bromsgrove Market this Friday, to talk to local people about making decisions about their future.
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Reconnections help improve physical and mental wellbeing of adults across Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 6th June 2019Worcestershire County Council continues to invest more money into Adult Social Care year-on-year, helping the county’s vulnerable adults to live healthier, more fulfilled lives, and live independently
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Taking control of your future starts with planning ahead
Published on Friday, 24th May 2019With a life expectancy above the national average, the opportunity for a longer, more active and fulfilled life is there for the taking for the people of Worcestershire.
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Adult Social Care roadshows to help residents make decisions about their future
Published on Wednesday, 8th May 2019Worcestershire County Council is expected to spend more than forty per cent of its budget this year on the care of vulnerable adults.
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Worcestershire Residents urged to check on elderly and vulnerable this Easter
Published on Wednesday, 17th April 2019The bank holiday is the perfect time to get away for a few days or catch up on odd jobs around the house, but often during this period our elderly or vulnerable family and friends can get forgotten.
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New approach to Adult Social Care is helping people hold on to their independence
Published on Wednesday, 20th March 2019New approaches to Adult Social Care at Worcestershire County Council
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Assistive technology changes lives for older and vulnerable adults
Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019Assistive technology devices like Alexa are being used by Worcestershire County Council to enable people to live as independently as possible.
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Social Workers honoured with awards during Celebrating Social Workers Week
Published on Tuesday, 29th January 2019Six Worcestershire social workers have been recognised with awards for their outstanding work, during Worcestershire County Council's Celebrating Social Workers Week.
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County Council outlines vision for delivering social care over next three years
Published on Thursday, 15th November 2018Worcestershire County Council has today outlined its vision for how Adult Social Care is delivered in the county over the next three years.
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County Council welcomes extra funding into Adult Social Care but stresses more is needed
Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018Worcestershire County Council has welcomed yesterday's news that an extra £240million will be invested into Adult Social Care, but stress more funding is needed to meet the current long-term demand.
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