Focus Independent Adult Social Care is officially recognised as a Foster Friendly Business in North East Lincolnshire
We are proud to announce that Focus Independent Adult Social Care has now been officially recognised as a Foster Friendly Business. This reflects our long-standing commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive local community where fostering families and carers are valued, understood, and helped to thrive. Fostering in North East [...]
Focus Independent Adult Social Work: The Home of North East Lincolnshire Social Work Academy
Meet the Social Work Academy Team (in order: Christina, Katherine, Sarah, Steph and Candice) The home of adult social work education and professional development in North East Lincolnshire. We’re a group of committed, experienced social workers who love what we do and care about helping you succeed. Each of us [...]
Celebrating Carers Week 2025 in North East Lincolnshire
Carers Week 2025 (9th–15th June) is a time to highlight the incredible contributions of unpaid carers across the UK, and here in North East Lincolnshire, we have every reason to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and compassion of those who provide vital care to loved ones. This year’s theme is 'Caring [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week: Focus joins the Bearded Birders and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust for a Wellbeing Walk
This theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is Community, a celebration of the connections that support our mental wellbeing. Communities come in all shapes and sizes: from neighbourhoods and workplaces to online groups and shared interests. They provide us with a sense of belonging, support, and purpose. We [...]
Adult social care support in North East Lincolnshire over the festive period
Did you know that adult social care advice and support is available 24/7, even over the festive period? We've put together some helpful information about the services available on the Single Point of Access. All of the following services can be accessed by calling 01472 256 256 Clinical Assessment Service [...]
Carer Workshop Summary and Action Plan
Earlier this year Focus held a workshop to hear the views of unpaid carers and the local services that support them. We also sought the views other carers who could not attend the workshop via email and telephone. Since then, we have been hard at work. We have made some [...]
Focus on Carers – Carers Rights Day 2024
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and this year’s theme is aimed at arming carers with the information they need to recognise their rights. But, for a carer to recognise they have rights, they must first understand that they are a carer. What does [...]
World Mental Health Day 2024
Today marks World Mental Health Day 2024. The day aims to raise awareness of mental health globally. Established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, the day serves as a reminder of the importance of mental well-being and the need to break the stigma associated with mental health [...]
