Somerset Council

People in and around Shepton Mallet are invited to join the town’s first ever Walk for a Life event on Thursday 17 September.  Organised by Somerset Council’s Public Health team in partnership with local statutory and voluntary sector organisations, Walk for a Life is held to remember those who have lost their lives to suicide, raise awareness and encourage positive action to h...

Care England has published new good practice guidance to help prevent choking deaths among people with learning disabilities. The guide is aimed at social care providers, commissioners, managers and frontline staff. It stresses that choking risks often develop over time and can be reduced when warning signs are recognised, support plans are kept up to date and staff follow them...

The NHS in Somerset and Dorset is introducing improved stroke services designed to ensure patients can access specialist emergency hyper acute stroke care more quickly, 24/7. This follows significant work by NHS partners across Somerset and Dorset to develop, test and prepare for the new services to open for patients. Investment has been made in workforce, facilities and clinic...

Skills for Care are running two free training webinars this September:

Introduction

The adult social care sector is at a pivotal moment, facing increasing demands and the need for a resilient, skilled workforce. Skills for Care, the only national charity dedicated to strengthening the adult social care workforce, is responding to this challenge by hosting a series of regional events in 2026. These events, titled Leading Together: Inclusi...