Delivering care that supports everyone.
Hertfordshire’s children’s services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and our adult services are among the best in the country, according to the Care Quality Commission. We’re the first county to earn “Age-Friendly” accreditation from Age UK. Our compassionate care includes tackling domestic abuse, supporting the voluntary sector, and creating a new care hub.
Our Record of Action
- Outstanding-rated Children’s Services: Recognised by Ofsted as one of the best in the country.
- High-quality Adult Social Care: Adult Social Care rated Good, with Outstanding features.
- Unprecedented SEND support: 38,700 children with special educational needs supported by 130 new specialist staff.
- Keeping children closer to home: Opened 8 new children’s homes, ensuring local placements and stability.
- Backing unpaid carers: Supported 40,000 unpaid carers, ensuring families get the help they deserve.
- Providing dignity in old age: Delivered care to 47,000 elderly and disabled residents last year alone.
- Championing foster families: Celebrated 540 dedicated foster carers, transforming children’s lives.
- Pioneering independent living: Launched award-winning ‘Inspired Living’ technology, helping elderly residents stay in their own homes.
- Strengthening local care: Opened new nursing homes in Wormley and South Oxhey to meet rising demand.
- A lifeline for the vulnerable: Delivered 583,969 meals to 18,268 residents through the incredible work of HILS.
- Inclusive opportunities: 170 adults with learning disabilities supported through Sunnyside Rural Trust, promoting independence and skills.
Our Plan for the Next Four Years
- Keeping children in care close to home: Building 17 new residential places to ensure local placements.
- Increasing SEND funding year-on-year: Ensuring every child gets the right support.
- Launching a new Carers’ Hub: Providing essential support for families and volunteers.
- Helping fostered children thrive: Introducing a ‘Pathway to Independence’ programme, helping 90% of fostered young people transition successfully into adulthood.
- Investing £3.5 million in early intervention: Ensuring families get the right help before crises escalate.
- Attracting and retaining top care workers: Continuing to invest in wages to guarantee the best care for our elderly and vulnerable.
- Expanding Meals on Wheels and community support: Reaching 5,000 more residents who rely on these essential services.