You will also need to keep records of the child’s progress, and take part in formal meetings.Fostering social workerEach kinship carer (fully approved) is assigned a fostering social worker....They provide regular visits, advice and support.The child in their care will also have an allocated social worker and additional multi-agency support....This could be a Family Worker, Youth Worker or Social Worker.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/kinship-local-offer/

Last updated: 01/10/2026 14:13:33

As the person you care for grows older, their needs may change, and new challenges might arise that make it difficult- or impossible- for you to continue caring for them in the same way....It’s also important to consider the possibility that, in the future, the person you care for might no longer be able to make decisions about their own care....As a carer, you should consider: What will happen if you die before the person you care for What will happen if they die before you Having a plan in place can offer peace of mind for both of you.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/future-support-needs-and-end-of-life/

Last updated: 03/11/2025 08:38:01

Who are we?...Adult Education aim to provide adults across the county with opportunities to develop....They are an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/adult-and-community-education/privacy-notice-adult-education/

Last updated: 24/04/2024 13:42:32

At Penmount Crematorium, we take great pride in our facilities and the high standards of care we offer to those who are bereaved....But our care goes beyond these public areas....At this point, the nameplate is checked against the details on the authority card.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/penmount-crematorium/support/our-commitment-to-care/

Last updated: 12/12/2025 10:54:47

You don’t need to be perfect - you just need to care.At any one time there are 30 children and young people in Cornwall who need a place to call home....Alternatively fill in our online form for a call back.Contact us using our online formThere are many types of fostering, including short breaks.Find out more about short breaksFostering makes such a differenceMartyna tells us what a difference it made to finally have a stable place to settle down and how it helped her to finish school.I’m nearly convinced but I have questions…We’re happy to answer any questions you have....The best people to tell you what fostering is like are our foster carers themselves.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/adoption-and-fostering-in-cornwall-and-the-isles-of-scilly/foster/

Last updated: 14/08/2026 08:49:10

We have 10 centres in total across Cornwall: 4 Link into Learning Centres that specialise in delivering English, maths and IT, and six Adult Education Centres which in addition also offer a diverse range of part-time leisure and qualification courses....We also offer a variety of online courses, and we have an outreach provision in some areas of Cornwall.View a map of all our centres.Details of our Adult Education and Link into Learning Centres Please select you nearest town to view the addresses and location on a map.BodminBodmin Adult Education and Link into Learning Centre Cornwall CouncilAdult Education, 0SChy TrevailBeacon Technology ParkDunmere RoadBodminPL31 2FR (for sat nav please follow PL31 2QE)Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 3.30pmView Bodmin Adult Education Centre on a map BudeBude Adult Education and Link into Learning CentreThe Gregson CentreNew RoadStrattonBudeEX23 9APOpening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 3.30pmView Bude Adult Education Centre on a mapCamborneLink into Learning CentreRoskear CentreRoskear Old SchoolCamborneTR14 8DJOpening hours: Please contact Falmouth or Helston Adult Education.View Camborne Adult Education Centre on a mapFalmouthFalmouth Adult Education and Link into Learning CentreChi AberfalaTregenverTregenver...RoadFalmouthTR11 2QLOpening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 3.30pmView Falmouth Adult Education Centre on a mapHelstonHelston Adult Education and Link into Learning CentreChurch HillHelstonTR13 8YQOpening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 3.30pmView Helston Adult Education Centre on a mapLauncestonLink into LearningThe Gateway CentreMadford HouseMadford LaneLauncestonPL15 9TROpening hours: Please contact Bude Adult Education.View Launceston Link into Learning Centre on a mapLiskeardLiskeard Adult Education and Link into Learning CentreChi MarghasLaity HouseHigher Lux StreetLiskeardPL14 3DJOpening hours: Mon-Thurs 9am - 3.30pm, Fri 9am - 3pmView Liskeard Adult Education Centre on a mapNewquayLink into Learning CentreThe Old Sunday SchoolChapel HillNewquayTR7 1NDNewquay Adult Education CentreTolcarne RoadNewquayTR7 2NQOpening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 3.30pmView Newquay Adult Education Centres on a mapSt DennisLink into Learning CentreClay TAWCFore StreetSt DennisPL26 8AFOpening hours: Please contact Newquay Adult Education.View

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/adult-and-community-education/adult-education-centres/

Last updated: 10/07/2026 11:31:28

Many people who receive care pay for it themselves, not with a Direct Payment or Individual Service Fund....The threshold for funding your own care is £23,250....This includes care homes, care in your own home, and other support outside the home, such as activities and groups. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/paying-for-adult-social-care/financial-assessments/self-funders/

Last updated: 11/11/2025 15:37:37

As the fight against Coronavirus continues, the changes to our social routines can have an impact on our mental health....Existing care and health services such as your GP practice are also maintaining their existing social distancing measures and use virtual methods of appointments (where possible) to maintain your safety....Psychological wellbeing guidance Our general mental health web pages also provide a lot of information to help children young people, adults.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/coronavirus-and-mental-wellbeing/taking-care-of-yourself-and-managing-anxiety/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:01:10

Whether you want to work directly with children, or in a role that supports our front line practitioners, there are a variety of jobs available. ...Careers in social work You can find out about the teams, your careers options and hear from current employees on our Work Life Cornwall web pages: Find out about our social work careers Find out about traineeships Children's residential services We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, to make a real difference to their lives and make a brighter future....The children of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly deserve the best.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-with-children-and-young-people/

Last updated: 05/01/2025 20:06:29

If you are concerned about abuse on the Isles of Scilly, you need to contact the Council of the Isles of Scilly Adult Social Care department  Visit the Council of the Isles of Scilly Adult Social Care department website If you are not concerned about abuse or neglect, but want some support, then you can make a referral....Concerns about and adult care provider (such as a residential home or domiciliary care agency The Quality Assurance Team collates feedback about services from a variety of sources....These include providers, social workers and community health teams.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:39:56