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It’s easy to turn a blind eye to abuse, don’t let it be you

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.

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Social workers praised following inspection

SOCIAL workers protecting the most vulnerable young people in Liverpool have been praised by government inspectors. ...

Liverpool praised for care information

LIVERPOOL has emerged as the best local authority in the north west for providing information about personalised care services. ...

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....

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....

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....

Social care in Liverpool is ‘excellent’

ADULT social care in Liverpool has been graded ‘excellent’ by independent inspectors....

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....

Older People’s Panel off to a swinging start!

LIVERPOOL’S new Older People’s Panel got off to a rock ‘n’ roll start. ...

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....

Autumn Cemetery Walk

The autumn walk around Preston Cemetery takes place on Wednesday 30th September at 2.00 pm....

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....

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....

Preston to Defend Tithebarn Development at Public Inquiry

Preston City Council is disappointed with the Government’s announcement that a public inquiry will be held into the £700m Tithebarn development of Preston City Centre. ...

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