Adult social care news

Chief Nursing Officer praises Enfield’s success

Published on Tuesday, 05 January 2016

Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England visited Enfield Council’s Integrated Learning Disabilities Service to see for herself how the service has reduced hospital and residential placements and promoted independent living for some 900 vulnerable Enfield residents.

Care agencies join Enfield’s Mayor for Dementia Awareness Event

Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Enfield’s Mayor, Cllr Patricia Ekechi is determined to raise awareness of dementia in Enfield with a day devoted to the help and support available to both those living with the disease and their families and carers.

Just ask Sara how to make life easier

Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2015

A free and 'easy to use' online service which enables older and disabled people to lead independent lives is being offered by Enfield Council.

Get on our bikes to have some fun

Published on Wednesday, 17 June 2015

In just a year Enfield Council’s Inclusive Cycling Scheme at Bush Hill Park has become a resounding success with over 2,200 visits from people of all ages and abilities enjoying it.

Enfield supports its caring heroes

Published on Monday, 01 June 2015

It’s ‘Carers Week’ from 8 – 15 June and Enfield Council is working with the Enfield Carers Centre raising awareness of the support available to carers in the borough.

Enfield scores Gold for safeguarding

Published on Monday, 13 April 2015

Enfield Council was celebrating this week after achieving the ‘Gold standard’ for ‘Making Safeguarding Personal’ for 2014-2015.

Older tenant receives a warm council gift

Published on Thursday, 12 February 2015

Cllr Ahmet Oykener, Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing delivered a special keep warm gift from the council to 87 year old Mrs Turner at her flat in Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green.

Freedom card renewal changes

Published on Friday, 01 August 2014

People who own a Freedom Pass are being encouraged to renew their passes by post or online rather than visit their Post Office to ensure their applications are dealt with in the quickest and most ef

Enfield supports Dementia Manifesto

Published on Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Enfield Council has hosted an event to coincide with the launch of the Dementia Manifesto for London that sets out how local councils and communities can support a dementia-friendly London.

Substance misuse service commissioned in Enfield

Published on Monday, 03 February 2014

Enfield Council has agreed to renew the substance misuse prevention services in Enfield which works to help people recover from drug and alcohol problems to enable them to make an active contribution towards our community.

Dementia alliance takes off in Enfield

Published on Friday, 17 January 2014

Photo / Media Opportunity 9.30am – 12.30pm, Friday 6 September Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton N9 OPZ Launch of London’s First Dementia Action Alliance in Enfield

Tell us how to improve mental health services

Published on Monday, 09 December 2013

A strategy for adults with mental health problems in Enfield has just been developed and residents are being asked to comment on it in a consultation which ends on 10 February 2014.

Have your say on Health and Wellbeing

Published on Thursday, 28 November 2013

Why not have your say on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy?

Enfield Council supports World AIDS Day

Published on Thursday, 28 November 2013

Enfield Council is supporting World AIDS Day.

It's a positive day for older people

Published on Friday, 27 September 2013

Photo Opportunity National Older People’s Day 10.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 4 October Dugdale Centre, Enfield Town

Great new Formont facility begins construction

Published on Thursday, 25 February 2010

Working with our service users, their families and other agencies, the Council has designed a resource that will meet people's aspirations and will be made available to the wider community so that people with learning disabilities can be fully inclusive in our community.