Workers are based all across Cornwall.We do not run a duty or drop-in service.What the team does:We work with young people who are currently in local authority care as they 'age out' of the care system....This looks like:preparing young people for the time when they are no longer in careproviding advice and assistance after they leave caresupporting them through the transition from being in care to independent livingimproving the life chances of young care leaversYoung People are transferred to the 16 Plus Team at 16.They are allocated a 16 Plus Social Worker who works with them until 18....They are also allocated their own personal advisor, who will work with them from 16 to 21, or 24 if in higher education.This is a different person to the Social Worker.

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

Last updated: 11/08/2026 16:00:21

Adult Social Care privacy noticesPrivacy notices set out when and how we process personal information about you and for what purposes.Cornwall Council is a data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)....Our Corporate Privacy Notice gives a general overview of our responsibilities and processes regarding personal data as well as explaining your personal data rights.Read our Corporate Privacy NoticeEach service in Adult Social Care has its own Privacy Notice....Please see the links below to the privacy notices for the services within Adult Social Care.Adult Social CareAdult Social Care - Easy ReadFinancePeople CommissioningUse of Beam NotesUse of your NHS numberPlease contact us at dpo@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any concerns about the way we process your data.

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

Last updated: 28/08/2026 15:39:33

Adult Social Care services are not free The following charges relate to the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027....Find out about paying for adult social care Fees for individuals Arrangement Fee for Self-funders If you have to pay the full cost of your care at home, you can still ask us to arrange care for you....How Care Placements Are Arranged If you ask Cornwall Council to arrange your care: the Council will agree a placement fee directly with the care provider fees are determined on a case-by-case basis, reflecting your assessed level of need, including the number of care hours required we will always seek the most cost-effective placement that can fully meet your needs Care Home Contracts Care is commissioned through two primary contracts, depending on assessed need: Older People’s Care Homes Contract Open Framework for Specialist Residential Provision for Working Age Adults The most appropriate contract is selected following your care assessment.

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

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:46:58

When our teams of social workers and other professional work with you, or the person you care for, there are a number of professional tools that we use....It is possible for people who self-fund their own care to purchase it for themselves....Carefree is not responsible for arranging care for the person you look after.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/professional-care-and-wellbeing-tools/

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

Please use the form below to report incidents of anti social behaviour....It may be necessary to share the information with partner agencies under Section 115 of the Crime & Disorder Act 1998, to prevent and detect crime and anti-social behaviour.

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

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:49:13

We undertake an assessment when concerns have been raised about your children....We will contact the professionals that have, or have had, involvement with you and your children....You will have the opportunity to review the assessment report You will also be able to comment, including correcting any misunderstandings or inaccuracies If there is no need for further support the case may be closed It may be that you are advised about what help is available in your community It may be felt that the right help is offered through our Early Help Services It may be that a social care Child Plan is needed to co-ordinate the support we provide You will be involved throughout the process.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/child-protection-and-safeguarding/social-work-assessments/

Last updated: 06/08/2026 07:27:43

Whenever you use a health or care service, important information about you is collected in a patient record for that service....Collecting this information helps to make sure you get the best possible care and treatment....All these uses help to provide better health and care for you, your family and future generations.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/data-protection/nhs-national-data-opt-out/

Last updated: 02/10/2025 12:21:54

If you are or have been in the care of the authority, it is important to know about: Your pathway plan Personal adviser Finding somewhere to live In care for less than 13 weeks Further advice Your pathway plan You should have a pathway plan with your social worker that shows how you will move to independent living....Social services will pay them an allowance until you are 21 to provide you with ‘supported lodgings’....You are in priority need as a care leaver if you are 18, 19 or 20 and spent 24 hours or more in care while you were 16 or 17.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/advice-for-certain-groups/young-people-leaving-care/

Last updated: 24/11/2022 15:15:49

In England, care homes are inspected and monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)....The CQC give ratings that determine if care homes are providing appropriate and quality care....Specifically, Care Safety Compliance helps care providers produce evidence of compliance with Health and Social Care Act 2008 (regulated activities) 2014 (part 3): Regulations 12 Safe Care and treatment Regulation 14 Nutrition and Hydration Regulation 15 Premises and Equipment The package is designed to help you to; be prepared for an audit demonstrate your facility adheres to the CQC’s quality statements (“we statements”) reduce any concerns around regulatory compliance grow the confidence of your staff and management improve the overall cultural ethos of the setting cut wastage concentrate more resource into the provision of excellent care gain piece of mind Background  Business Regulatory Support have been assisting Cornish food businesses for nearly 7 years.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-regulatory-support/care-safety-compliance/

Last updated: 03/04/2023 14:30:28

This privacy notice tells you about what information we collect about you within Adult Social Care, Integrated People Commissioning services....For special category data, which is more sensitive information, we rely on the following: Health and Social Care - we use it for the provision of health or social care or treatment or the management of health or social care systems and services Art9(2)(h) UK GDPRWhat is your personal information used for?  ...This is so that the NHS and Adult Social Care are using the same number to identify you whilst providing your care.

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-people-commissioning/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 15:39:51