Focus Independent Adult Social Work

08/06/2026

Carers Week 2026

To mark the start of Carers Week, our Social Work Carers Lead, Chelsea, is asking one simple but powerful question:

“What does being a carer mean to you?”

We want to hear from you.

If you are a carer who has been supported by Focus, share your experience with us. Your voice will help us better understand what matters most and shape the information, services and support available to carers in the future

Contact us: [email protected]

05/06/2026

Do you have questions about Adult Social Care? Take a look at the Social Care Handbook. It covers everything from your first contact with us, to Safeguarding, finances & benefits.

Available online
https://www.focusadultsocialwork.co.uk/social-care-handbook/

04/06/2026

Learn about the most common scams, how to spot the warning signs and what to do if something doesn't feel right.

SCAM AWARENESS

People being scammed is currently a focus on the news channels, we have a course on scam awareness delivered by Barclays Bank at our Centre in Grimsby on Monday 22nd June from 11am to 12.30pm.

Places are limited so please call 01472 242277 to book.

www.carerssupportcentre.com
[email protected]

03/06/2026

📍 Focus is out and about this June!

We’re looking forward to meeting people across North East Lincolnshire at a number of community events over the coming weeks. Whether you’d like to learn more about the support we provide, chat with our friendly team, or simply say hello, we’d love to see you there.

📅 10 June – Carers Festival, Riverhead Square, Grimsby
🎉 16 June – Learning Disability Celebration Day, Café Aspire
⚓ 20 June – Festival of the Sea, Riverhead Square & Alexandra Dock, Grimsby

These events are a great opportunity to find out more about Focus, connect with local services, and celebrate the amazing communities we work alongside every day.

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and event information.

01/06/2026

📢 We’re looking forward to attending the BIG SEND Event!

The Focus team will be joining a wide range of local services at this year’s BIG SEND Event, organised by SENDIASS North East Lincolnshire.

This free event is a great opportunity for parents, carers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to meet professionals from education, health and social care services, ask questions, access information and find out what support is available across North East Lincolnshire.

📍 Grimsby Town Hall
📅 Thursday 16 July 2026
🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm

Come along and say hello to the Focus team. We’ll be there to share information about our services and answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you there!

29/05/2026

🎉 We’re looking forward to attending the North East Lincs Learning Disability Celebration Day on Tuesday 16th June at Café Aspire!

This year’s Learning Disability Week theme, “Do You See Me?”, is all about ensuring people with learning disabilities are acknowledged, listened to and appreciated.

Come along between 10am and 3pm to enjoy fun & games, refreshments, information & signposting, and the Linkage Sensory Bus.

We can’t wait to meet everyone, celebrate together, and support such an important week in our community.

27/05/2026

A great start to the week, spending time with the residents of Strand Court Extra Care Housing provision.

This was a great reminder of what adult social care is truly about: supporting people to live independently, stay connected, and maintain their wellbeing within their own communities.

It was a pleasure to speak with the residents, hear their experiences and be on hand to give adult social care advice and information

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome.

23/05/2026

Carers do so much for others, now it’s time to celebrate them.

The Carers Festival 2026 is coming to Riverhead Square on Wednesday 10th June (10am–2pm).

As part of Carers Week 2026, this event brings together over 20 local organisations offering support, advice, and connection, plus entertainment, activities, and a chance to take a well-deserved break.

If you’re a carer, or know someone who is, this is for you.

For more information, contact Carers' Support NEL on 01472 242277.

22/05/2026

Knowing which option to choose when calling the Single Point of Access (SPA) will help get you to the right team faster. When calling 01472 256 256, you can select from one of the following options:

1. Clinical Assessment Service - Care Plus
2. Adult Social Care & Safeguarding Adults - Focus
3. Mental Health Services - Navigo
4. Hospital Discharge Team
5. Connect NEL

If you think you or someone you know is at risk of abuse or neglect, select option 2.

Information, advice and guidance can be found at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/

21/05/2026

Looking to develop your skills, boost your confidence, or take the next step in your career? 🎓✨

Quest - Training & Wellbeing Hub provides a wide range of training opportunities for health & social care professionals, managers, teams and individuals across North East Lincolnshire. From Emergency First Aid and Food Hygiene to Mental Capacity Act training, Moving & Handling and leadership development, Quest offers courses designed to support both personal and professional growth.

Based at Heritage House in Grimsby, Quest delivers practical, engaging training in a modern and welcoming learning environment, led by experienced trainers who understand the realities of working in care and support services.

✅ Free courses available for eligible people in North East Lincolnshire
✅ Professional development opportunities
✅ Modern training facilities
✅ Supportive and engaging learning environment

To explore upcoming courses and find out more, visit 👇
https://www.focusquest.co.uk/