
Flood-hit residents urged to apply for Government funding
Apply now if your business or home was affected by Storm Henk

Take care as flood alerts issued
Residents urged to sign up for alerts, heed advice and take extra care on the roads

Inspiring care professionals are celebrated
More than 20 accolades handed out to recognise contribution to adult social care

Awards will shine spotlight on adult social care professionals
The finalists have been nominated by colleagues, family, friends, or people they support


Festival shines spotlight on social care
The Festival of Practice attracted more than 900 bookings to nearly 30 workshops

Organisations encouraged to become Mental Health Friendly Places
Partnership work will bring better understanding of mental health across city, county and Rutland

Have your say on plans to improve lives of people with dementia in Leicestershire
Less than two weeks left to have your say

Hospital discharge grant to support unpaid carers
The hospital discharge grant is there for unpaid carers looking after a loved one who has recently been discharged from hospital

Unpaid carers can visit attractions for free for 12 months
Carers' passport holders can take advantage of special offer

Wellbeing group supports veterans across South Leicestershire
The South Leicestershire Veterans Drop-In and the council's Local Area Co-ordinators have worked together to provide a wellbeing group for armed force personnel and veterans

Have your say on refreshed plan to improve lives of people with dementia in Leicestershire
A consultation has launched on new plans for people diagnosed with dementia

Join us at our Carers event
Special event to support carers and those who don't realise they're a carer

Leaders write to Government about asylum seeker concerns
Council leaders have joined forces to raise serious concerns with the Home Office about Leicestershire taking more than its fair share of asylum seekers

Adults and Communities Engagement Panel seeking new volunteers
The panel ensures that key decisions are shaped by residents, service users and carers

Budget delivers vital support and protects services
Plan protects public services during tough economic times and includes £57m investment in support

Livvy comes on leaps and bounds in Supported Living
An inspirational young woman has made incredible progress in the county council's Supported Living programme

Food and energy support tops £1m
Two-thirds of the £1.5m pot have been allocated - and there's still time to apply

Budget supports public services during tough economic times
Support for vulnerable people is at the heart of the proposals

Refreshed strategy highlights commitment to supporting carers
Priorities include identifying and recognising carers quickly