Devon’s Cabinet agrees big spending boost for vulnerable people
Overall, the county’s spending on services will rise from £479.4 million to almost £494 million, if the budget is approved by Full Council next week.
Tag Archives: social care
Posted on: 15 February 2019 | Posted in: Politics
Devon’s public shows their appreciation to the services that don’t stop for cold weather
Roads across the county have generally improved throughout the day, as highways teams have been working hard to clear them.
Posted on: 1 February 2019 | Posted in: Community
Services for young people leaving care in Devon much improved
There has been a big improvement in the way Devon County Council looks after young people leaving care, according to Ofsted inspectors.
Posted on: 11 October 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Highways and social care teams thanked for their round-the-clock efforts
Devon’s highways and social care teams have been thanked for their round-the-clock efforts to keep Devon moving and ensure that the vulnerable received the support they needed.
Posted on: 21 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Care workers continue support despite the severe weather
Care providers have had contingency plans in operation prioritising visits to those most in need and making arrangements with families and carers to ensure continued care where necessary.
Posted on: 19 March 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Political leaders unite to demand better funding for Devon
They have come together to write to MPs to demand fairer funding for children’s services and adult social care.
Posted on: 7 February 2018 | Posted in: DCC Homepage
Devon first for health and social care apprenticeships
Devon County Council and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust are working closely together to provide new integrated health and social care apprenticeships.
Quality inspectors rate Devon care homes and GP practices higher than the national average
Nearly a quarter of Devon GP practices are outstanding according to quality inspectors, compared to just 4 percent of practices in England. And the percentage of Devon’s care homes rated outstanding is twice the national average.
Posted on: 16 October 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Survey about the future of children’s services
A consultation has been launched to help determine the future of children’s health and care services in Devon.
£30million to help older people regain their independence
The money, over three years, will to help people get back on their feet after leaving hospital.
Posted on: 15 June 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
