The latest update on the Radiotherapy Appeal is here, announcing the date for the Radiotherapy Centre’s construction. You can view the newsletter by following the link below. Brighter Futures Radiotherapy Appeal update
A local artist has been helping children keep busy during lockdown. Children have been adding their own decorated rocks to provide a body for the dragon.
Citizens Advice write: …we need new volunteers now more than ever to cope with the demand on our now predominantly telephone and email based service and for when we eventually return to our office as this demand is unlikely to lessen anytime soon. It is also a great opportunity for people to learn new skills… read more
There is a joint initiative between the Money Saving Expert and the Open University (OU) for anyone who may want to dedicate some time to improve their financial knowledge. You can complete as many sessions as you like, each one will take about two hours with a mix of info, exercises, explanatory videos from Martin… read more
A message about Post Office access to cash services for Financial Institutions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Post Office card account (POca) customers Accelerated POca Nominated Agent Service An accelerated, telephone-based, nominated agent process for POca customers who are not able to leave home is now open and taking applications. This new service allows… read more
Local residents are being reminded to be more fire safe in the home, more than half of accidental fires in are due to cooking. Group Manager Glyn Moody said: ”Wherever possible, we carry out Safe & Well visits following fires in the home, which include fitting smoke alarms and advising the occupants on how best to… read more
Please follow the link for some great ideas for activities to do at home to celebrate VE Day on 8th May. VE Day Ideas
Please view or download the dementia friendly newsletter for April 2020. It contains information about how to get help and support, as well as resources and activities for people living with dementia, carers and care workers. View or download dementia friendly newsletter (pdf)
The vast majority of children due to start primary school in September have today (16 April) been offered a place at their first choice school. This year Swindon Borough Council’s School Admissions team have been able to offer 95 per cent of pupils in Swindon their first choice primary school, while 99 per cent will… read more