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Brew up and beat the ‘Blue Monday’ blues

13th January 2021 0

Samaritans’ Brew Monday will kick off on 18 January, the third Monday in January, which is usually known as ‘Blue Monday’. Somerset County Council is supporting the campaign – to raise awareness of the positive things […]

Domestic abuse – hiding in the shadow of lockdown

12th January 2021 0

Concerns are growing for people experiencing domestic abuse during the new lockdown. Somerset County Council is reassuring the public that help is, and will continue to be, available for people seeking help who are experiencing […]

New approach to help Somerset parents overcome drug and alcohol problems

5th January 2021 0

An alternative problem-solving approach to care proceedings where drug and alcohol play a significant factor has launched in Somerset. The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) is a specialist independent family court team offering a […]

Look after your neighbours and combat Christmas loneliness

22nd December 2020 0

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic means we are all facing an unfamiliar Christmas this year. Somerset County Council is encouraging everyone to continue the community spirit that has been seen across the county during […]

Stay sober and stay safe this winter

22nd December 2020 0

Christmas parties may not be the same this year, but the dangers of both drink driving and winter conditions are still as potent as ever. Somerset County Council’s road safety team are reminding all motorists […]

Council staff step up to support vaccination programme

18th December 2020 0

More than 700 Somerset County Council staff have stepped up to support the enormous challenge of rolling out the county’s biggest ever vaccination programme. SCC has been working alongside many partners to support the creation […]

Minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19 this Christmas

18th December 2020 0

Public health leaders in Somerset are warning of rising infection rates as they offer advice on staying safe this Christmas. Following this week’s announcement Somerset remains in Tier 2 but seven-day rates in the county […]

Planning for Christmas? Join us for the next live Somerset coronavirus Q&A session!

16th December 2020 0

Somerset Public Health and Council leaders will be online this Thursday night (17 December) for a live Christmas coronavirus question and answer session. With the festive season fast approaching, a vaccination programme now underway in […]

Coronavirus, Christmas and domestic abuse

16th December 2020 0

Most people will be looking forward to being home celebrating Christmas with their family, but for those in an abusive relationship home is not always a safe place to be. Somerset County Council has therefore […]

National recognition for Somerset’s Children’s Services as Director appointed to key role at new trust

14th December 2020 0

Continued improvements to Children’s Services in Somerset have been recognised nationally with Somerset’s Director of Children’s Services appointed to a new key role by the Department for Education. Julian Wooster has been appointed as Chair […]