Families in Westmorland and Furness (and across the UK) are being invited to sign up for a new service to help parents, carers and children build stronger relationships, improve emotional well-being and navigate the challenges of family life.
We are currently in the final stages of preparing the consultation information relating to the future of Applethwaite Green Care Home in Windermere and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston.
We recognise that reports in the media about our considerations around the future of two local care homes will be concerning for residents, their families and staff.
Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a Community Conversation on the future of care for older residents. Called ‘A place called home: your living choices in later life’ the council will be asking residents to think about their hopes and preferences for future living arrangements and care as they get older and may need more support to remain independent.
Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adult Social Care support has been praised for its person-centred approach, support for carers, keeping people safe, and for its pro-active prevention work to support health and wellbeing.
Cumbria’s Safeguarding Adults Board is raising awareness of safeguarding next week as part of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025, a campaign coordinated by the Ann Craft Trust.
