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A new supported living scheme for adults with learning disabilities which provides support so they can be independent and be part of the community, has opened in Salisbury.

Wiltshire Council's Shared Lives service has been rated as Good in its recent inspection carried out by the Care Quality Commission.

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.

Visitors and local residents can explore their local history and discover Wiltshire's rich cultural heritage with today's launch of a new 'Explore Wiltshire' app.

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.

Wiltshire Council leisure centres are urging parents to make sure their children know how to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer, by supporting RLSS UK's national Drowning Prevention Week campaign, this year running from 17-24 June 2023.

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