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Shaping Adult Social Care in County Durham

Adult social care in County Durham plays a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. From helping people live independently in their own homes, wherever possible preventing or delaying them from becoming dependent on care services, to providing support with daily activities and access to community services.

Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-27

The Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2027 is now available at About our social care services. This strategy will guide how we deliver services and bring together our current work and set a clear direction for how we can improve outcomes and support better lives for adults with care and support needs and their families and carers.

Adult Social Care Service User Forum

As well as specific consultation and engagement projects, the Adult Social Care Service User Forum is space where people can get involved and share their experiences on an ongoing basis. Visit Adult Social Care Service User Forum to learn more about the forum and become a member.

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Strategy for adult social care

103 participants

We have created a new strategy for adult social care, that will guide how we deliver services in the future. Read about the consultation that took place in 2025.

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Communicating and sharing information about adult social care services

29 participants

Tell us how you would like to learn about adult social care services and support in the future. This will help us develop a new Communication Plan.