social care

27 Mar 2020

Thank you to the NHS – and to local volunteers

Last night (Thursday, 26 March) at 8pm the nation demonstrated its support to our fantastic NHS by applauding them in the streets, from balconies …

20 Dec 2019

Silent disco makes a big noise for mental health

A Christmas ‘silent disco’ at a mental health resource centre was not just a fun way to bring together those who are fighting mental …

16 Oct 2019

Funding certainty needed from government, says council

Funding solutions that are long-term, and national, are what is needed to help more vulnerable children and adults in the borough, Ealing Council has …

28 Aug 2019

Independence the key to better lives – and lower costs

Ealing Council is focused on supporting residents to stay in their own homes and keep their independence, a move that is helping reduce costs, …

7 Aug 2019

‘We shared our lives – it worked out wonderfully’

Christine Lyons cared for Elspeth and Jane for more than two decades. The pair have learning disabilities and lived with Christine and her husband …

13 Jun 2019

Scheme helps young carer’s photography dream

This fantastic photo from a football match was taken by a young carer from the borough, Mia. During UK Carers Week this week (10-16 …

3 Apr 2019

Caring for the carers – with direct support

Caring for someone you love can be difficult at times. But, with the right support, Julia is able to support her mother while still …

27 Mar 2019

How this apartment was made to feel like home again

This lovely, tidy apartment has quite a story behind it. Because, just a year ago, it looked very different. An outreach team has helped …

28 Feb 2019

Peace of mind with Careline

Would you like the reassurance that comes from knowing that help for you or a loved one is always just a phone call away, …

1 Feb 2019

Foodbanks, Brexit and more

I have seen how foodbanks have become the hub of some people’s lives as they struggle to make ends meet and put food on …

28 Jan 2019

Foodbank providing lifeline to those in crisis

“We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry,” said the manager of the local foodbank offering emergency food and …

30 Nov 2018

‘I can have my own life, too’ – helping carers

Today (Friday) is Carers’ Rights Day. Around 1,800 carers are supported by Ealing Council and we spoke to two of them to find out …

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Rat-infested takeaway hit with fine

A takeaway restaurant’s owners have been taken to court after it was briefly forced to close following the discovery of rat poo, flies and …

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Thank you to the NHS – and to local volunteers

Silent disco makes a big noise for mental health

Funding certainty needed from government, says council

Independence the key to better lives – and lower costs

‘We shared our lives – it worked out wonderfully’

Scheme helps young carer’s photography dream

Caring for the carers – with direct support

How this apartment was made to feel like home again

Peace of mind with Careline

Foodbanks, Brexit and more

Foodbank providing lifeline to those in crisis

‘I can have my own life, too’ – helping carers

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Rat-infested takeaway hit with fine

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