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Lancashire County Council News
news.lancashire.gov.uk > news > team-help-young-people-as-they-move-into-adulthood

Team help young people supported by social services as they move into adulthood

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (467+ words) The Young Adults Team works with young people with social care and support needs to make the move to adult social care as smooth as possible. Young people are referred to the team who support them and their families to…...

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news.lancashire.gov.uk > news > lancashire-residents-transform-their-lives-through-new-supported-employment-programme

Lancashire residents transform their lives through new supported employment programme

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (490+ words) "I was excited " it was something new. I was elated when I finally got a job" Lancashire residents from all walks of life are overcoming setbacks and moving into meaningful employment thanks to an innovative new supported employment programme. For…...

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news.lancashire.gov.uk > news > major-boost-to-lancs-send-provision-discussed-by-councillors

Major boost to Lancs SEND provision discussed by councillors

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (463+ words) Plans to expand special needs provision have been considered by Lancashire County Councillors. The County Council's cabinet members looked at the SEND Capital Plan for 2026/27 at their meeting on the 5th February, which sets out plans to increase SEND provision for…...

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news.lancashire.gov.uk > news > foster-carer-in-contact-with-30-children

Foster carer is 'always there' for 30 children she's looked after

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (582+ words) "You are like Nanny McPhee; when we need you but think we don't want you, you are always here for us. But when we don't need you, you let us go." That was how one of the children that Julie…...

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news.lancashire.gov.uk > news > meet-our-newest-social-workers-who-are-supporting-adults-and-children-across-lancashire

Meet our newest social workers who are supporting adults and children across Lancashire

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (782+ words) A group of 20 newly qualified social workers have started working at Lancashire County Council after completing a three-year degree apprenticeship programme. Seven are now working within adult services, and the other 13 in children's services. They completed the degree programme at…...

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news.lancashire.gov.uk > news > loving-homes-needed-for-children-in-lancashire-and-blackpool-especially-sibling-groups

Loving homes needed for children in Lancashire and Blackpool, especially sibling groups

1+ year, 7+ hour ago  (451+ words) Could you welcome a brother and sister group into your home? Lancashire County Council is backing Adoption North West's "Nobody Knows Me Better" campaign, which is highlighting the need for people to adopt sibling groups across the region. Regional and…...