Man Skydives to Support Rehab Centre That Saved His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 rehabilitation addiction charity fundraising sobriety support crisis community donation homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is gearing up to skydive this August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehabilitation centre where he once detoxed and later came full circle to manage. His inspiring journey … Read More
Many Pensioners Are Missing Out on Up to £5,740 Annually from the DWP Tuesday, January 27, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners dwp benefits disability health claim financial support Over one million pensioners living with health conditions could be missing out on up to £5,740 per year in extra financial support, according to research by MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy in Practice. The consumer … Read More
'Parent power' and the year-long fight to save Newton House Sunday, January 25, 2026 respite care newtonhouse specialneeds parents advocacy council bath disability support “In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Until 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction alcohol drugs funding publichealth turningpoint ketamine youth support Somerset Council has committed to funding the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service (SDAS) through 2029, ensuring ongoing support for thousands of residents battling drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, SDAS assists … Read More
Parents’ Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Service Secured in Bath Thursday, January 15, 2026 respite care bath newtonhouse families carers council support disability relief Parents of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed after a critical respite care home, Newton House, was saved from closure. As the only facility in Bath and North East Somerset offering short-term care for young … Read More
Parents' Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Care Service Saved Thursday, January 15, 2026 respite care bath newtonhouse carers children council health community support Parents of some of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed as a vital respite care home, Newton House, is set to remain open following a year-long campaign. Newton House, located on the city’s outskirts, is the only … Read More