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UNISON initiative to support ‘heroic’ care workers gains support of Somerset County Council
Council leaders in Somerset have today, Friday, become the first council in the South West to sign up to UNISON’s ‘Stop the Spread’ pledge, a key initiative by the UK’s biggest trade union to support care workers in the fight against coronavirus. The pledge introduces a series of measures designed to protect care workers and […]
Meet the hidden heroes of Somerset’s growing independent care market
Most people are familiar with independent retail, but what about independent care? …
Keep Somerset safe during hot weather
With hot weather expected over the next few days, Somerset County Council is asking people to keep an eye out for vulnerable friends and neighbours…
Somerset celebrates care heroes during Carers Week
Somerset is celebrating National Carers Week this week (8-14 June) to raise awareness and celebrate the vital role Somerset’s estimated 50,000 carers…
Talking Cafés keeping Somerset connected with daily Facebook live events
Anyone in Somerset needing information, advice, and support – or just a friendly chat – can now use Facebook Live to join people across the county for daily Talking Café events…
Yeovil pop-up care home opens doors
A new pop-up care home has now opened its doors to some of Somerset’s most elderly and frail residents as part of the fight against Coronavirus.
Somerset’s innovative health and social care sector attracts national praise
Somerset has been singled out for national praise thanks to the County Council’s exemplary support of communities and care providers…
£3m boost for Somerset’s care heroes, as County Hall is lit up in their honour
Somerset’s heroic care providers will receive an extra £3 million to help them support vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Urgent call for carers
Somerset’s local authorities call for care workers to come forward and play a vital role in tackling Coronavirus pressures…
Look after your neighbour and your community as COVID-19 cases increase
There has been an outpouring of public support and care for each other across Somerset communities as COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to increase across the UK. Somerset County Council is delighted to see so many rally around and offer their support to those in communities self-isolating, the elderly or those in identified ‘at risk’ groups such […]
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