South West England News
County council opens new doors for carers
Gloucestershire County Council has received national recognition for breaking down the barriers faced by carers in gaining support. ... Full story
Melissa's Story
Melissa, 38, cares for her grandfather, who is 94 with late stage Alzheimer ... Full story
Caring for the carers
Carers Week ... Full story
Silver surfers encouraged to get online
Residents aged fifty-plus are being encouraged to come along and learn more about the Gloucestershire Homeseeker website, as part of national ... Full story
A chance to meet, greet and have a cuppa with friendly faces from Fairtide
A new cafe has opened its doors in Lydney and adults with learning disabilities are serving up the treats. ... Full story
Giving people more choice and control
Gloucestershire County Council ... Full story
Town centre drop-in will open doors for people with learning disabilities
A drop-in service opening in Cheltenham next week will give people with learning disabilities more opportunities and put them at the heart of their community. ... Full story
County
From pamper days to poetry, bulb planting and bingo, care home residents throughout the county will be enjoying fun activities to celebrate Dignity Action Day (February 25th). ... Full story
A prescription to a healthier lifestyle
Just over a year on from when it was first launched an exercise referral scheme known as Re-Active has proved a great success. ... Full story
Community Meals placements prove a recipe for success
People with learning disabilities are experiencing the world of work by helping WRVS deliver its hot meals service to older and vulnerable people. ... Full story
Pen pal project goes national as letters spread happiness across the country
Gloucestershire County Council ... Full story
Calling all carers
Are you a carer who would love to learn a new skill but don ... Full story
Eating Well and Staying Healthy
As winter bites, older people and their caregivers should be thinking about the extra nutritional requirements needed to combat the ailments associated with the dark days and cold months ahead. ... Full story
Carers, have your say!
Do you look after someone? Do you feel you get enough support as a carer, or perhaps you have some good ideas about improving the help you get? ... Full story
Letters are a lifeline for lonely
You don ... Full story
Drop-in will open doors
A drop-in service opening in Stroud this week will expand the horizons of people with learning disabilities in the town. ... Full story
Good Citizen
Weymouth & Portland Borough Council is once again calling upon residents to nominate outstanding members of the community for this year ... Full story
Live YOUR life, 10 October, 10am
Take some time out for yourself and your family this weekend at the Live YOUR life event being held at leisure@cheltenham. The emotional health and wellbeing show will offer a variety of activities, advice and demonstrations which aim to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle. ... Full story
Dance South Gloucestershire, in partnership with Exercise on Prescription, has organised dance classes for people aged 50 and over in Thornbury, Kingswood and the Frenchay Rehabilitation Centre through their programme ... Full story
Golden Oldies for our silver-haired songbirds
A charity that hits all the right notes is bringing music and fun to South Gloucestershire ... Full story
Get a healthier lifestyle at a venue near you
leisure@cheltenham ... Full story
Cannabis 'can reduce nerve pain'
New research has found that smoking cannabis from a pipe can help reduce chronic neuropathic pain caused by injury or surgery, as well as decrease anxiety and depression. ... Full story
