# Social care and community support in Cambridgeshire

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-care-and-community-support-in-cambridgeshire
> Updated: 2026-09-25T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, social care initiatives in Cambridgeshire focused on both service development and long-term community support. Cambridgeshire County Council launched a series of workshops for unpaid carers, scheduled from September 2026 to March 2027, to influence future adult social care priorities and delivery models as part of ‘The Big Conversation on Care’.

Concurrently, the charity Care Network Cambridgeshire marked 40 years of operation. The organization reported significant impact data from 2025, noting that its services helped thousands of individuals increase independence and reduce social isolation, with many clients avoiding NHS services as a result of its support.

## Claims

- Care Network Cambridgeshire is celebrating its 40th anniversary. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The charity supported 2,479 people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 90 per cent of clients reported greater independence. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 94 per cent of clients reported feeling less isolated. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 89 per cent of clients reported feeling less lonely. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Up to 62 per cent of clients said the support helped them avoid NHS services. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Referrals to the RISE wellbeing service increased by 21 per cent in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The charity will hold a 40th-anniversary event on Tuesday, October 6, at the William Collyn Community Centre in Girton. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Care Network Cambridgeshire marks 40 years of community support

Care Network Cambridgeshire is marking 40 years of service, having supported 2,479 people in 2025 through programs tackling social isolation and promoting independence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/care-network-cambridgeshire-marks-40-years-of-community-support

### 2026-08-31: Cambridgeshire County Council invites carers to shape support services

Cambridgeshire County Council is hosting workshops for unpaid carers to help design and prioritize future adult support services in the region.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cambridgeshire-county-council-invites-carers-to-shape-support-services

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