http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news.aspx?Category=HASCMost Recent Health and Social Care News Articles from Worcestershire County Councilen-gbhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/foster-care-fortnight.aspxWorcestershire County Council's Fostering Service is once again getting behind the national Foster Care Fortnight campaign by asking 'Could you foster?' They are offering residents in Kidderminster the opportunity to find out more about the rewards of fostering at a special drop-in event in the town. Foster Care Fortnight is taking place from May 14 until May 27, 2012 and is an annual, national awareness campaign, co-ordinated by the Fostering Network, to raise the profile of fostering and encourage more people to become foster carers.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/foster-care-fortnight.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/nhs-local-arrives-at-stourport.aspxStourport library are hosting an 'NHS Local' road-show which is designed to teach residents how to get the most out of the NHS website and useful online tools such as 'EQUIP' and 'near me'. Maureen Hobbs, Worcestershire County Council Library Manager, said: "This is a great opportunity for people in Stourport to come along to the library and learn about how to use the NHS website effectively".Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/nhs-local-arrives-at-stourport.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/childrens-ofsted.aspxWorcestershire County Council's Safeguarding Services have made significant improvements since the last unannounced inspection in late 2010. They are judged adequate, meeting requirements, with leadership and management being judged as 'good'.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/childrens-ofsted.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/consultation-approved.aspxCabinet have this week (Thursday) approved plans to consult on the potential for introducing a limit on the amount the County Council would contribute towards the cost of community care packages - which support people to live at home - for all new service users.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/consultation-approved.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/leader-programme.aspxWorcestershire County Council is inviting people to apply for a slice of a newly boosted cash fund designed to support rural areas.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/leader-programme.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/march/somebody-elses-child.aspxWorcestershire County Council is spreading the word about private fostering arrangements as part of national awareness raising activities supported by the British Association of Adoption and Fostering (BAAF). The County Council is reminding residents of the vital part they can play in helping to protect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in private foster care across the county.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/march/somebody-elses-child.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/quiz-council-bosses-online.aspxWorcestershire County Council is inviting residents and businesses to get online and quiz its bosses in the first ever online question time via webcast. The webcast will stream live over the internet from the Council Chamber on Thursday March 8, from 6pm.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/quiz-council-bosses-online.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/fostering-lgbt.aspxWorcestershire County Council's Adoption and Fostering Service is taking part in the first ever national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Adoption and Fostering Week. The campaign, which runs from February 20-26, will be celebrated by way of a drop-in event, allowing prospective LGBT adopters or foster carers to find out more about making a difference for a local child.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/fostering-lgbt.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/let-us-know-your-ideas.aspxWorcestershire County Council is inviting all residents to go online and use the new suggestions page www.worcestershire.gov.uk/suggestions to feedback ideas for making improvements to council services and the way they are delivered.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/let-us-know-your-ideas.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/whatever-the-weather.aspxWhen the snow fell over the weekend it brought with it its usual dusting of disruption, cancellations and travel trouble, particularly in the north of the county.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/whatever-the-weather.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/e---safety.aspxEducating each other to stay safe on-line is this year's message for Safer Internet Day 2012, which takes place this week (Tuesday, February 7).Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/e---safety.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/celebrating-achievements.aspxYoung people from all across Worcestershire gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of a special few in a recent awards ceremony specifically for 'Looked After Children'.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/february/celebrating-achievements.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/warmer-worcs.aspxWarmer Worcestershire Network helps communities stay warm As the weather takes a turn for the cold, the Warmer Worcestershire Network is supporting Worcestershire communities to keep warm and well.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/warmer-worcs.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/dads-to-be.aspxButtercup Children's Centre is offering future fathers in Worcester city a three-week lifeline in the form of their new 'Dads to be' course.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/dads-to-be.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/eyes-right.aspxWorcestershire residents over the age of 50 are being invited to come along and get their eyes checked with a free and simple sight check at County Hall this week. You may not be aware that more than 50% of sight loss in the UK is avoidable. On Thursday 26 January, Sight Concern will be carrying out free simple sight checks at County Hall. The free drop-in sessions are for anyone over the age of 50 and will take place between 9am and 5pm. Residents who would like to attend the session should follow signs for visitor parking at County Hall and then go to Reception, where staff will be able to help.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/eyes-right.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/gypsy-roma-traveller-book.aspxA book about Gypsy Roma traveller life written by children from this community is being launched at County Hall on Thursday January 26, 2012. Children from the 'T-Club have produced 'A Kushtie Place to Live' which will be sent to every primary school in the county. It came about after the children wanted to tell other children in the county all about their lives. This week (Thursday, January 26) children and families who contributed to this book from the Waterside Park in Worcester have been invited to take part in the book's launch in the council chamber. Each child will be presented with their own copy by head of Learning and Achievement, John Edwards.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/gypsy-roma-traveller-book.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/childrens-centre-ofsted.aspxWorcestershire County Council's Malvern Children's Home has been judged to be outstanding following an unannounced Ofsted visit last November. The official report released last month (Friday December 16) follows the inspection visit which took place towards the end of 2011 (Tuesday, November 15) and highlights a number of key areas including quality of care, outcomes for children and young people, safety of children and leadership and management.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/childrens-centre-ofsted.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/men-encouraged-to-have-a-mot.aspxEvesham Library is inviting local men to have a MOT at a Men's Health session taking place on Thursday 26 January.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/january/men-encouraged-to-have-a-mot.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2011/december/funding-to-keep-cold-at-bay.aspxWorcestershire residents have received a heart warming boost with the news that a bid for funding to help keep people healthy this winter has been successful.Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2011/december/funding-to-keep-cold-at-bay.aspxhttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2011/december/arts-for-social-care-users.aspxA new and innovative arts project for people receiving social care is being launched in Kidderminster next month. Called Chipp Shop (Culture and Heritage in Partnership with Personalisation), the eight week programme will be run in the town's library from January 13th. It is organised and run by Worcestershire County Council, the County Arts Service and the Social Services team in Wyre Forest and is part of a wider aim to make cultural activities more accessible to more people.Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/cms/communications/news/2011/december/arts-for-social-care-users.aspx