JANE DAVIES

A fleet of new SEND transport vehicles will be taking to the roads for the start of the new school term.

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.

Parent carers of young people with additional needs can help inform the development of a new service to help prepare and support young people with SEND, and their parent carers, for moving from children's to adult services.

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.

Pupils picked up a spade and joined key stakeholders at a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of works to create additional places for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Conservative led Wiltshire Council is launching a new in-house service which will provide short to mid-term care to people needing additional support when they leave hospital.

The process to find a new care provider for Furlong Close starts from today (5 July) as care providers are invited to bid for the contract. 
 

Conservative led Wiltshire Council is asking residents at its sheltered housing sites to give their views on how they can best be supported to live independently in the future.

This year Mencap's Learning Disability Week is from 14 - 20 June with the theme of celebrating art and creativity.

Residents at Furlong Close will continue to access care and support as usual while the future provision at the site is determined.

The care home and supported living facility and land is owned by Hft, who also deliver the provision of care.