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Published 2 June 2023
Melksham pulls out all the stops for Carers Week
Melksham will be placing the spotlight on unpaid carers this June, with a special Carers festival at Melksham Assembly Hall and Market Place
Published 22 May 2023
Reablement Service celebrates five-year anniversary
On 22 May the Wiltshire Council Reablement Service celebrated five years of providing an innovative service that supports people to achieve what's important to them to live at home independently.
Published 18 May 2023
First Wiltshire hospitals are recognised for their commitment to carers
The first hospitals in Wiltshire to take part in a new scheme that recognises excellent levels of support for carers on hospital wards and in outpatient departments have been handed their awards.
Published 20 March 2023
Wiltshire Council encourages experienced social workers back into the workplace during Social Work Week
Wiltshire Council social workers have been sharing their experiences of being a social worker and the benefits of working for the council as they celebrate Social Work Week.
Published 10 March 2023
Shared Lives carers help people regain the skills and confidence to return home from hospital
Wiltshire Council has launched a new support service to help people that are medically fit to leave hospital and continue their recovery in a safe environment while regaining the daily living skills and confidence they need to return to their own home.
Published 15 December 2022
Paralympian shares support for Wiltshire Council care staff as more people encouraged to join inspirational teams
British Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Millward MBE DL has taken on a new challenge of highlighting the great work of Wiltshire Council care staff saying they are "superheroes" for the difference they make in people's lives
Published 30 September 2022
Ukraine webinar provides latest news on support and next steps
Wiltshire Council hosted a Ukraine webinar on Wednesday (28 September) to provide latest information on support available and hear from hosts and community figures.
Published 6 September 2022
Cabinet to consider new long-term plan for people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and autism spectrum conditions
Wiltshire Council cabinet will discuss the Wiltshire Independent Living Strategy at its meeting on 13 September
Published 6 September 2022
Wiltshire Council is part of technology pilot to help people maintain independence
Wiltshire Council has received £75,000 in funding as part of a national scheme to help involve older residents in shaping new digital services
Published 23 August 2022
Report reveals positive response to the Wiltshire Independent Visitor Scheme
Wiltshire has been highlighted twice in a national report which charts the success of a scheme which recruits volunteers to have a positive impact in a young person's life.