The number of children coming into the care of the Local Authority is at its highest level ever – at over 700. As a result, Route1 is seeing an increase in the number of children who are asking for an Independent Visitor.
By January 2027, the UK's old copper phone network will be switched off, area by area. For older or vulnerable residents, particularly those with telecare alarms or no mobile phone, it can be confusing and potentially risky if they're not prepared in time.
Community Connections newsletter from Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset.
Somerset Sight has published their Mobile Advisory Service dates for Somerset West and Taunton - see the article link above.
Somerset Sight are looking for volunteers across Somerset to work one-to-one with sight impaired people. Our befriending service volunteers visit regularly to provide companionship and support to people with sight impairment.
Every year, thousands of older people need hospital care for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. It affects the lungs and can cause pneumonia. RSV vaccination is the best protection, with over 75's a priority for a free NHS vaccine.
2026 is the National Year of Reading with the aim of making reading joyful, relevant, and visible across homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. See details below.