North West England News
Adult social care to be transformed
LIVERPOOL City Council is to consult on the biggest transformation of adult social care for more than 60 years. ... Full story
Consultation begins on proposals to transform care for older people in Barrow
People are being asked for their views on a multi-million pound transformation of the way older people are cared for in Barrow-in-Furness in a three-month consultation which begins today. ... Full story
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A new poster and website campaign is being launched in Cumbria to raise awareness about the problem of vulnerable adults being abused in a variety of different ways. ... Full story
Social workers praised following inspection
SOCIAL workers protecting the most vulnerable young people in Liverpool have been praised by government inspectors. ... Full story
Liverpool praised for care information
LIVERPOOL has emerged as the best local authority in the north west for providing information about personalised care services. ... Full story
Care for dementia sufferers given fresh boost in Cumbria
A brand new service which allows dementia sufferers and their carers to share their experiences is being launched in Brampton today. ... Full story
Stray dogs get top treatment in Preston
Stray dogs in Preston will be very well looked after, as the council goes above and beyond to ensure higher animal welfare standards. ... Full story
Council proposes a more accessible approach to equipment and helping disabled people
Changes have been proposed in the way Cumbria County Council supplies equipment to older people and disabled adults to make it more accessible rather than being seen as a specialist service. ... Full story
Social care in Liverpool is
ADULT social care in Liverpool has been graded ... Full story
Mayor to make a meal of his civic duty
Keswick's Town Mayor, Cllr Andrew Lysser, will be doing the rounds with his local community meals delivery service on Monday October 12th to find out just what a valuable service is being offered to vulnerable people in the community. ... Full story
Older People
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Wheelchair olympian joins Halton Borough Council
Olympic silver medalist and former number one ranking singles and doubles player, seven times national wheelchair tennis chamption Mark Eccleston has joined Halton Borough Council to help develop disabled sport. ... Full story
Autumn Cemetery Walk
The autumn walk around Preston Cemetery takes place on Wednesday 30th September at 2.00 pm. ... Full story
Recycling help for blind residents
You are invited to send a photographer to Tameside Blind Association, Wellington Parade, Dukinfield at 11am on Monday September 21 when Cllr Catherine Piddington will meet Les Hankinson, of Tameside Blind Association, with his guide dog Nessie. ... Full story
Preston on the move to inclusion
Preston City Council will be demonstrating its commitment to inclusion by holding a number of public events during its Preston on the move to inclusion week which begins on Monday 21st September. ... Full story
Preston to Defend Tithebarn Development at Public Inquiry
Preston City Council is disappointed with the Government ... Full story
Cannabis 'can reduce nerve pain'
New research has found that smoking cannabis from a pipe can help reduce chronic neuropathic pain caused by injury or surgery, as well as decrease anxiety and depression. ... Full story
