Only one in five councils have separate social care appeals process, according to older people’s charity
Fewer than one in five local authorities have a dedicated appeals process for social care, according to new research by
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People across Sefton have been given the opportunity to help shape the future of health, care and wellbeing across the
Read moreExiting the EU: supplying the health and social care sectors
There is a risk of delays to supplies for health and social care if the UK leaves the EU without
Read moreLGA responds to ASH report on extra social care costs for smokers
Responding to a report by Action on Smoking and Health on the extra social care costs for smokers compared to
Read moreSmokers develop social care needs a decade earlier than those who’ve never smoked
The average age at which smokers develop a social care need for the first time is 62, compared to 72
Read moreFree sepsis training for Lancashire care homes
September is Sepsis Awareness Month and Lancashire County Council has been training care home staff to help them to identify
Read morePeople who have fallen in Lancashire to benefit from improved care
People who suffer falls will benefit from a new service, currently operating in some parts of the county, that will
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