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Two Shared Lives Carers who have provided a welcome home and support to 50 vulnerable adults over 14 years have shared their experiences to encourage more people to take up the role.

There's lots on offer at Wiltshire libraries this February

The next major milestone in the refurbishment of the historic Grade II listed Trowbridge Town Hall has been reached, with the installation of the new roof now underway.

Following the flooding caused by Storm Henk, Wiltshire Council is advising any significantly impacted homeowners or businesses to apply for Government grant funding.

Wiltshire Council's new Vibrant Wiltshire grants programme, aimed at supporting businesses in the county to reinvigorate empty shops and commercial areas, is now open for applications

Long walks, chats over the phone, visits, newsletters and exchanging craft ideas are just some of the many ways the Wiltshire Council in-house Learning Disability Team has been keeping in contact with adults they care for during COVID-19.

Wiltshire Council has secured funding from the government's One Public Estate (OPE) programme to explore future possibilities for a new community facility in central Bradford on Avon.

Inspirational Shared Lives Wiltshire carers who open up their homes to support young people and adults, will be hosting virtual tea parties and sharing their heartwarming stories online this month.

Carer Support Wiltshire is running a series of virtual events and activities for this year's Carers Week. Running from 8-14 June, Carers Week shines a light on the thousands of unpaid carers there are in the UK. Across the UK today an estimated 6.5 million people or 1 in every 8 are carers and this includes many thousands who live in Wiltshire.