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        Wiltshire Council is supporting the local administration of national Government schemes that aim to help people who haven’t yet received any automatic financial assistance from energy support schemes.   Most households get a £400 discount on their energy bills. However, in some cases, people do not get the discount automatically; for example, if they pay for energy through a landlord, housing manager or ...more

        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. The Shared Lives Home from Hospital Service will enable people to stay and be cared for in the home of a Shared Lives carer for up to 12 weeks before either returning ...more

            Wiltshire Council has planted trees at its three main council offices as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and to commemorate the reign of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton attended a tree planting ceremony ...more

          People we have loved and lost are often on our minds as we remember the times we spent together and the lasting memories we made.  This spring, Julia’s House, is launching a special way to remember our loved ones with a Forever Butterfly.  The local children’s hospice charity has ...more

Could you ‘make someone’s day’ as a volunteer at Salisbury’s new dementia day club? The Scots Lane club is due to open at the end of March as part of Alzheimer’s Support’s new dementia centre. Helping out in the club will be a hugely rewarding role which involves chatting to members, ...more

        Wiltshire Council will be running FUEL camps during the Easter school holidays and is encouraging families with children eligible for benefit related free school meals to sign up. The council will be delivering the Holiday Activity and Food programme, known locally as FUEL during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays in 2023. The FUEL programme is funded by the Department of Education and will deliver ...more