Social Wellbeing Social wellbeing is the ability to form and hold positive and age-appropriate relationships with others....Poor social wellbeing may impact a person's ability to overcome challenging social situations....Outlines how the social and emotional difficulties experienced by children and young may manifest themselves. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/parent-support-and-advice/social-emotional-and-mental-health/

Last updated: 14/01/2026 10:03:45

If you are a care leaver we can give you some extra help with your Council Tax. ...This exemption is available to all care leavers who were under the care of Cornwall Council up to the age of 18 and are liable to pay Council Tax....The exemption will be removed for any period where you are no longer liable to pay Council Tax.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-care-leavers/

Last updated: 05/11/2025 10:30:48

Request help for an adult A social worker will be assigned to you and they will arrange a visit....At the visit the social worker will carry out an assessment....The amount you get will depend on your care needs assessment and agreed in your care and support plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/direct-payments/direct-payments-short-breaks/

Last updated: 08/08/2025 14:30:21

Ethical research in health and social care The Research Governance Framework (RGF) for health and social care considers and approves research in the sector....It is a statutory duty for adults and children’s social work in our Adult Social Care and Together for Families directorates....Making an application to the panel To make an application to the panel, download our guidance documents and complete the application form: Applications to be considered at panel must be emailed to: Adult Social Care: AdultsRGF@cornwall.gov.uk Together for Families:  ChildrensRGF@cornwall.gov.uk Applications are required to be submitted two weeks before the panel date.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/research-governance-framework/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:10:34

The Out of Hours Social Work Service is for:children, young people or families experiencing immediate difficultiespeople who have an immediate concern for the safety of a child / young personYou can contact us at:  01208 251300If there is an immediate issue of safety then the Police should be calledYou will be asked for your:telephone numberlocationwhich specialist Out of Hours Service you think you needHours available:Weekdays from 5.15pm (4.45pm Fridays) until 8.45amWeekends from 4.45pm on Friday until 8.45am the following MondayAll public holidaysWho will help me?...Children's Social Care emergencies are dealt with by a Children’s Social Worker and their Manager.Emergency needs relating to children’s social work will be assessed with other agencies where appropriate....Information will be shared for the safety of children and young people.The Out of Hours Service does not deal with routine requestsNon urgent requests should be referred to the Multi Agency Support and Safeguarding Hub at 0300 123 1116.Our teams work with colleagues in police and health.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/how-to-find-support-for-your-child-and-family/out-of-hours-support-for-children-and-young-people/

Last updated: 21/08/2026 15:37:58

The Code defines voluntary and community sector organisations as: “a non-governmental organisation which is value-driven and which principally reinvests its surpluses to further social, environmental or cultural objectives” Social enterprises are defined as “a business that trades for a social and/or environmental purpose and is a business which: aims to generate its income by selling goods and services, rather than through grants and donations is set up to specifically make a difference, and reinvests the profits it makes for the purpose of its “social mission” Cornwall Council has highlighted the following of types of organisations which may have been included in the grants/spending extract....For example: residential care homes sports and recreation centres housing associations....(These are not Capital Grants Payments, although these may have appeared in previous years data) co-operatives, mutual and social economy bodies and/or registered as Community Interest Companies (CIC) community groups with some degree of organisation, but without registered status ad hoc steering groups and economic and community development bodies, often newly-created for the purpose partnerships and hybrid bodies, with independent status churches and religious groups (where they are funded to provide socially-driven services, for example play for children but not preschool play groups or breakfast or afterschool clubs, older people’s groups), independent research institutes and units recreational and sports clubs of community benefit may include charitable funds held by any other local government body Examples of organisations that are not included as VCSE bodies The Council will not normally grant fund to the following organisations: NHS Trust funds educational institutions such as

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/local-government-transparency-code/grants-to-voluntary-community-and-social-enterprise-organisations/

Last updated: 11/05/2026 11:30:27

Cornwall was one of 11 areas in England supported by Active Travel England to pilot active travel social prescribing (ATSP)....We supported adults to make the shift to active travel.  ...Our pilot reports Our Delivery Report highlights learning and case-studies from the pilot.Read our delivery reportOur independent process evaluation has been delivered by the University of Bath. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/public-health-campaigns/active-travel-social-prescribing-atsp-pilot/

Last updated: 05/11/2025 08:00:42

The purpose of this fund is to support local authorities in understanding the local cost of: providing care, and establishing a sustainable care market What did we do?...It focused on two separate care markets: Domiciliary Care (18+), and Care Homes for Older People (65+) and analysed information submitted by care providers in Cornwall....The final reports for each care sector were completed in October 2022.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-commissioning/fair-cost-of-care/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:13:34

The services in the links below are available to children and young people in care who may be placed in Cornwall by other local authorities....The Isles of Scilly is a separate authority but does receive support from Cornwall Council for some of its health and social care functions.Council of the Isles of Scilly: Children’s social care:  01720 424490Out of hours: 01720 422699 Duty to NotifyIf you are planning on placing a child or young person within the boundaries of Cornwall you should consult with us. ...These are coordinated by the Specialist Children in Care Nursing Team for Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/children-and-young-people-in-care/children-placed-in-cornwall-by-other-local-authorities/

Last updated: 03/08/2026 14:31:46

A carer is someone who gives unpaid support to a friend or family member who couldn't cope without their assistance because of: illness disability a physical or mental health condition  Types of Carers See if any of these apply to your situation: Adult Carer An adult who looks after another adult—such as a partner, relative, friend, or neighbour—who needs support....This usually involves caring for someone aged 18 or over.You might be managing work or study while supporting an adult or older child....You don’t need to live with the person or provide physical care—your support could be emotional, practical, or both.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/are-you-a-carer/

Last updated: 10/11/2025 09:12:15