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A new approach to commissioning the service which provides support and guidance for unpaid carers in Wiltshire has been approved by council leaders.

We were delighted to win a national award for our Recycling: Let's Sort It campaign

People providing a caring role for family and friends are being asked for feedback to help shape services for unpaid carers in the future.

People wanting to find out more information about the work of Wiltshire Council's Hearing and Vision Team can speak to the team at drop-in sessions from Tuesday next week.

Shared Lives Carers for Wiltshire Council will be celebrating Shared Lives Week and have been talking about their experiences and explaining how they make an invaluable difference to people's lives. Shared lives week is 26 - 30 June 2023.

Residents who wish to renew their garden waste collections are being reminded to do so, to avoid missing a collection.

Residents at an extra care housing scheme which has piloted a range of technology designed to help maintain independence and boost social interaction, have been sharing their thoughts on the programme.

Wiltshire Council is helping to smash misconceptions about what people living with a learning disability can do during Learning Disability Week, which takes place from 19 - 25 June.

Melksham will be placing the spotlight on unpaid carers this June, with a special Carers festival at Melksham Assembly Hall and Market Place

The council funds 19 residents at Furlong Close, with 13 other residents funded by 12 other local authorities