Virtual hubs help adults with disabilities combat isolation
Newly-formed virtual hubs are helping adults with learning disabilities and autism combat isolation during lockdown by supporting them to connect with their friends online.
April 2020
June 2019
More financial choice planned over adult social care
A consultation has gone live today (Wednesday) on proposals to give more Croydon adults greater financial independence and control over the council social care services they use.
Upgraded community hub opens
A £1m revamp creating a community hub for Croydon residents of all ages and with or without disabilities opened yesterday (Tuesday).
February 2019
Outstanding rating for council social care service
A Croydon Council service that places people needing tailored social care to live with specially-trained households has received the top inspection rating for the second time running.
December 2018
Winter champions help residents to ease NHS pressures
Croydon councillors have taken on the mantle of Winter Champion to support residents to take care of themselves during the cold months – and ease pressures on key NHS services like hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments.
Winter […]
October 2018
Council social worker up for national award
A Croydon Council manager who supports young adults with learning disabilities has reached the finals of the Social Worker of the Year awards for her training and mentoring of new recruits.
Croydon praised for efforts to make the town dementia friendly
Croydon receives the Alzheimer’s Society's highest accolade for significant progress made to support residents living with dementia and their families.
October 2017
Council employee shortlisted as social worker of the year
A Croydon Council mental health social worker who helped prevent a woman being wrongly sectioned has been named a finalist in a national awards ceremony.
Andrew Thomas has made it to the finals of Social Worker of the […]
December 2016
Council boost for jobseekers with disabilities
A council-led pilot project that has helped over 20 Croydon people with disabilities get jobs or work placements is set to become a regular fixture.
Last month Croydon Council held its first specialist jobs fair where 25 skilled […]
January 2016
Residents to get more independence under care overhaul plans
Croydon residents will have greater control over their individual care and related budgets if the council’s cabinet approves proposals being discussed next week.
The council’s programme – Transforming Adult Social Care; A Life, Not A Care Plan – […]