03/10/2008 - New Charges for Services Agreed
Earlier this year, consultation took place on proposed new charges for non residential services. These proposals were approved by the Council on 2 October. More
16/09/2008 - New South Park Resource Centre
A new resource centre for poeple with a learning disability was officially opened on 15 September. Lakeside Lodge is located in the grounds of South Park. More
03/09/2008 - Telecare in Darlington
A new service called Telecare is being piloted in Darlington. Telecare is a range of small pieces of equipment such as fall detectors or bed/chair sensors which you can use in your own home and allow you to be as independent as possible. More
27/06/2008 - Transformation of Social Care
There are some changes planned nationally to Adult Social Care, which will give people who need services the opportunity to use their own expertise to have services developed to get the maximum beneift to support their needs. More
27/06/2008 - Changes to Charging for Services Update
Earlier this year, Adult Social Services consulted with the public on changes to the way we charge for services to make them fair for everyone. All comments and the report have gone to the Council's Cabinet. You can read more on why these changes were necessary. More
23/05/2008 - Carers' Strategy and Implementation Plan 2008-2011
Adult Social Services are currently developing the new Carers' Strategy and Implementation Plan. We would appreciate your views on what to include. More