New policy to improve access to Disabled Facilities Grant
Nottingham City Council has adopted a new Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Policy that will provide greater financial support to enable people to adapt their homes so they can live more…
Council committed to adult social care improvements following CQC report
Nottingham City Council has fully accepted the findings of a report by independent regulator the Care Quality Commission which says its adult social care services require improvement. The report outlines…
Consultation launched on improving access to Disabled Facilities Grant
Nottingham City Council is inviting residents to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to its Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Policy which aim to improve access to financial support…
Council confirms move to Home Care model for city Independent Living schemes
Nottingham City Council has approved plans to implement a Home Care model across five Independent Living schemes in the city to ensure the provision is focused on the resident’s individual…
Inspectors praise council service helping people to broaden skills
A scheme providing adult education to Nottingham residents has been rated as ‘Good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection. Staff, community partners and learners at Nottingham City Council’s Community and Family…
It’s time to get talking in the workplace, this Time to Talk Day
Nottingham City Council is encouraging organisations and businesses to take Time to Talk next month. Time to Talk Day is held at the beginning of February every year and is…
Nottingham takes part in national pilot for adult social care assessments
Nottingham City Council has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in a pilot of a new approach to the assessment of how local authorities undertake delivery of their adult social…
New website and strategy to provide Early Help for young people and families announced.
Today, 30 October, sees the launch of a new website that supports the Nottingham Early Help Partnership strategy that will help Nottingham’s young people and families. Early Help will provide…
Nottingham partnership reaffirms pledge to be an age-friendly city
Nottingham City Council in partnership with residents, organisations, academics and service providers have reaffirmed their pledge to be an age-friendly city by updating their charter. Age Friendly Nottingham (AFN) was…
£5.3m boost to help more disabled people into long-term work
More than 2,600 residents with disabilities and long-term health problems across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby are to receive employment support. Nottingham City Council, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and…