Autistic Teen Faces Educational Exclusion After Somerset Council Changes Transport Support Monday, September 1, 2025 autism education transport send disability somerset accessibility council advocacy inclusion Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school … Read More
The Man Who Faces Death by Looking Out to Sea Saturday, June 7, 2025 marine conservation rescue divers bdmlr seal whale devon volunteer advocacy Chris Berry’s commitment to marine life rescue runs deep, shaped by powerful experiences that transformed him from a volunteer into a passionate advocate for marine conservation across the UK. As the Devon Area Coordinator … Read More
I Peddled Heroin at 14 and Ran Away from Home — This Is Why Saturday, May 31, 2025 care missingchildren foster exploitation trafficking vulnerability reform grooming advocacy children Children in care face a uniquely perilous mix of vulnerability and rebellion, placing them at a disproportionate risk of going missing. Louise Allen, artist, author, and advocate for foster children, vividly describes feeling … Read More
CQC Urges Improvement in North Somerset Council’s Care Services Friday, May 16, 2025 cqc northsomerset safeguarding reablement careassessment adultsocialcare advocacy innovation elderlycare healthservices The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated North Somerset Council’s adult social care services as “requires improvement,” marking its second lowest ranking and spotlighting significant shortfalls in safeguarding and support. … Read More
Tribute to the Legacy of Liberal Democrat Activist Pauline Sturgess Tuesday, April 29, 2025 liberal democrat activist pauline sturgess somerset tribute women politics community legacy advocacy The passing of Pauline Sturgess, a dedicated Liberal Democrat activist from Somerset, at the age of 95 has sparked an outpouring of tributes. She was celebrated by volunteers, friends, and family across two constituencies, … Read More
Local volunteers tackle overflowing bins at Wells' popular tourist spot Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells somerset volunteers community spirit cleanliness advocacy council tourism environment Residents of Wells, Somerset, were fed up with the sight of an overloaded bin outside the Bishop’s Palace, which was left unemptied and spilling waste onto the grounds. In a commendable show of community spirit, local … Read More