Month: September 2020

NHS Engagement update 30.9.20

Steady state at Sedgemoor District Council At a meeting of the Executive today (30th September), members heard that Sedgemoor is in good, strong financial shape, despite the past challenges of Covid 19 and its longer-term impacts on the economy and is in a positive position to face future challenges.    Within the Interim Medium Term Financial … Read more

Somerset Libraries are kicking off National Libraries Week with an innovative new scheme. From Monday 5 October iPads will be available to job seekers looking for an extra bit of help in their quest for employment.   The free iPad Loan Scheme from Somerset County Council is designed to help people looking for a new … Read more

Only book a Coronavirus test if you have symptoms   ‘Only book a Coronavirus test if you have symptoms’, says Chair of Somerset’s Local Coronavirus Engagement Board as demand for tests surge nationally.   Local Coronavirus testing sites are up and running across Somerset, but demand for slots is increasing with 7000 people tested in … Read more

Stepping Up Employment Support   A co-ordinated network of employment and skills support is being rolled out across Somerset to boost existing provision in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.   The initiative, involving Somerset County Council, the four district councils and partners, is designed to support young people just starting out as well as … Read more