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Know what to do if your child starts to display Coronavirus symptoms

15th September 2020 0

A new ‘Somerset Covid Checker’ launches this week to support parents in knowing what actions to take if their child starts to display Coronavirus symptoms. Somerset’s Coronavirus Engagement Board launched the new ‘Covid Checker’ to […]

Book first at new look library service

2nd September 2020 0

Somerset Libraries have rolled out a new order-and-collect service giving customers access to library books while staying safely socially distanced. Libraries have been opening over the last few weeks in phases across the county and […]

National acclaim for Public Health Nursing’s virtual support during lockdown

28th August 2020 0

Somerset’s Public Health Nursing service has been nationally acclaimed by the Institute for Health Visiting. A case study published nationally documents the innovative online support developed by the Somerset County Council service during lockdown – […]

Schools are ready for your return say Somerset’s head teachers

27th August 2020 0

Somerset’s education leaders have been busy over the summer getting their schools, colleges and early years settings ready for September. Children of all ages are expected to return to school, and a message on behalf […]

Multi-million pound boost to key Somerset projects

13th August 2020 0

Key Somerset projects are a step closer after a government multi-million investment boost. A Digital Innovation Centre for Taunton, improved access to Firepool and Taunton railway station along with Bruton Enterprise Centre and iAero in […]

Car sharing: follow the golden rules

13th August 2020 0

Commuters planning to car share as they head back to work are being advised to follow the golden rules to keep them and their passengers protected from coronavirus. People should limit sharing their car to […]

UNISON initiative to support ‘heroic’ care workers gains support of Somerset County Council

10th August 2020 0

Council leaders in Somerset have today, Friday, become the first council in the South West to sign up to UNISON’s ‘Stop the Spread’ pledge, a key initiative by the UK’s biggest trade union to support […]

Heads in Somerset ready to welcome pupils back

6th August 2020 0

Somerset Head Teachers have issued a resounding message to pupils across the county – “School is the best place for you, we can’t wait to see you back”. As education leaders prepare for the return […]

Silly ideas to keep the whole family entertained this summer

4th August 2020 0

Families across Somerset can enjoy a vibrant programme of free live online events this summer, as part of the Library Service’s ‘Silly Squad’ 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. The events, run by Somerset County Council, will […]

Parent hacks – digital toolkit launched to help Somerset parents

3rd August 2020 0

A new online maternity toolkit designed to offer accessible information to families about pregnancy and parenthood has been launched in Somerset for World Breastfeeding Week, 1st – 7th August. The new Somerset Maternity Toolkit, from Somerset County Council […]