Delivering Better CareOur vision is to ensure that people can get:the right carein the right placeat the right timeWe are trying to prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support and maximise their independence.Our Adult Social Care strategies are co-produced through engagement and consultation with our:Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Boardspeople accessing our servicesproviders of servicesparent / carerspractitioners You may request copies of any of this information in a different format.Adult Social Care Strategy 2022-26Our Adult Social Care Strategy for 2022-26 is made up of our:Maximising Independence StrategyBetter Lives Commissioning StrategyThese should be read together.Adult Social Care Choice in Care PolicyOur Choice in Care Policy supports us in offering individuals choices on how their care and support should be delivered....It provides a framework of support in helping to make decisions about the provision of care.View our Choice in Care PolicyView an Easy Read Choice in Care PolicyAdult Social Care Approach to PreventCornwall Council and partners are working hard to address the rapidly changing context of health and social care support required by our population by supporting a prevention strategy of:preventreducedelayView our Prevent - Reduce - Delay StrategyMaximising Independence StrategyOur Maximising Independence Strategy is our universal offer for people who use adult social care services....We developed it with:those with lived experiencefamiliesprofessionals across health, social care, and the voluntary sectorView the Autism StrategyView the easy read version of The Autism StrategyAll Age Carers Strategy 2026-31A carer is someone who gives unpaid support to a friend, neighbour or family member due to:illnessdisabilitymental health needsaddiction, or age related challenges Our four priorities are:carers have timely access to informationcarers can access help, support and activities to enable them to live the life they wantcarers are supported when they need us the most by addressing system gaps and challengescarers of all ages feel heard, they are recognised, appreciated and valuedView our Carers StrategyTechnology Enabled Independence Strategy 2025-2028Technology Enabled Care (TEC) offers innovative digital solutions that support individuals to live safely and independently.This strategy focuses on enhancing health and social care for all age groups in different care settings

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

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

What is the Children and Young People Complex Needs Panel?...Children and young people with complex needs require individualised and co-ordinated arrangements from education, health and social care.In most cases, the team around the child / young person can use resources from normal eligibility processes....This is to arrange provision that meets the agreed outcomes for children and young people.In some cases the team around the child / young person may be struggling to appropriately meet their needs.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/commissioning-services-for-children-and-young-people/children-and-young-people-complex-needs-panel/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 13:30:51

A needs assessment is a chance for us to look at your social care needs and work with you to find out which services will best help you to maintain your wellbeing and independence. ...Our Adult Social Care and CHAMPS colleagues have prepared a helpful video.   ...Your needs assessment will look at all your needs and check whether any of them meet the national eligibility criteria for adult social care. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/needs-assessment/

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

We provide information, advice and support to children and young people in care, and their parents / carers.Corporate Parenting StrategyOur Corporate Parenting Strategy is essential to coordinate our response to the needs of children in care and care leavers....We spend a lot of time listening to children in care and care leavers....We have fewer children in care in Cornwall because we do everything we can to keep children safely at home or with their wider family.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/children-and-young-people-in-care/

Last updated: 21/08/2026 12:39:53

Privacy Notice – Why and how we use your NHS number in social care services for adults and children

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/how-we-use-your-personal-information-to-provide-adult-social-care/use-of-your-nhs-number/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 13:09:23

Core benefits A competitive salary....A few examples of our flexible working opportunities are below:  Working from home Annualised hours Compressed hours Core Hours and Flexi-Time Job Share Part-Time Working Recruitment bonus scheme We offer a Welcome Payment of £4,000 for qualified social workers who have completed their ASYE, and are new to social work in Cornwall Council....Return to social work We welcome candidates considering a return to Social Work in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-in-adults-or-childrens-social-care/benefits/

Last updated: 12/03/2024 07:18:25

Adult Social Care is committed to delivering better care through:  Right Information, Right Choices, Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place We are looking for staff who have an ambition and willingness to:  Be person centred Strength-based focused Passionate to empower people to maximise their independence Keen to find new ways of working We are recruiting teams at all levels including Newly Qualified Social Workers, right across our Cornwall....We also offer a Welcome Payment of £4,000 for qualified social workers who have completed their ASYE and are new to social work in Cornwall Council....Management Team The Adult Care and Wellbeing directorate comprises of the Adult Care and Support People’s Commissioning Business Support, Integrated Services and Performance Public Health Message from our Directors Ali BulmanStrategic Director | Care and Wellbeing “Adult Social Care in Cornwall has a dedicated group of staff who focus on what matters to people, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to live and age well.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-in-adults-or-childrens-social-care/work-with-adults/

Last updated: 10/08/2023 13:03:53

Who we are and what we do Adult Social Care and Together for Families Finance Team provide a range of financial services and support for people in our community....This is so that the NHS and Adult Social Care are using the same number to identify you whilst providing your care....By using the same number the NHS and Adult Social Care can work together more closely to provide your care and support services.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/how-we-use-your-personal-information-to-provide-adult-social-care/privacy-notice-finance/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 15:40:21

Our Integrated Care System (ICS) is a partnership of organisations....These come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly....The Integrated Care Strategy All integrated care systems need to have a strategy that sets out their priorities and supports their vision for the future.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/integrated-care-system/

Last updated: 25/02/2026 15:01:53

Every week new acts of anti-social behaviour are reported....you are experiencing anti-social behaviour as a tenant of a social housing provider the person committing anti-social behaviour is a tenant of a social housing provider If so, you should report any incidents of anti-social behaviour to the relevant housing provider in the first instance....Victim personal accounts and/or diaries or notes showing repeated anti-social acts are important evidence.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/community-safety/anti-social-behaviour-and-nuisance/

Last updated: 16/07/2025 08:32:09