More than a fifth of social work and occupational therapy roles in an area of Cumbria are vacant. A report prepared for Westmorland and Furness ... loses adult social care staff to the NHS ...

Westmorland and Furness Council said there were 5,365 outstanding ... with a 2.99% general increase and a 2% increase for adult social care. Councils in England, which provide adult social care ...

The Liberal Democrat-led Westmorland and Furness Council said the move would ... increase and a further 2% ringfenced to pay ...

Westmorland and Furness Council said it had to respond to "growing pressures from demand and legislative changes" with a 2.99% general increase and a 2% increase for adult social care. Councils in ...