Somerset Rallies to Exceed £160,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice in Record Time Saturday, July 5, 2025 somerset fundraising hospice healthcare community charity volunteers donations support campaign The generosity of Somerset’s residents has shone brilliantly in support of St Margaret’s Hospice, as the campaign “Every Moment Counts” exceeded its £100,000 fundraising target within just 13 hours and reached an impressive … Read More
Taunton Special School Celebrated for Inclusive Approach and Outstanding SEND Progress Friday, July 4, 2025 taunton send inclusion specialeducation autism ofsted cambian education progress support Cambian Somerset School, an independent special school in Taunton, has received high praise from Ofsted inspectors for its welcoming atmosphere, individualized curriculum, and significant progress made by its pupils from … Read More
Somerset Woman Forced to Work from Home Due to Workplace Discomfort Over Epilepsy Friday, July 4, 2025 epilepsy discrimination workplace health awareness seizures employment mentalhealth support inclusion Ciara Smyth, a 29-year-old woman from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, was compelled to work from home because her health condition made colleagues “uncomfortable.” Living with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that … Read More
Tributes Pour In for ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ Somerset Man Chad Chappell Thursday, July 3, 2025 tribute somerset chadchappell fundraiser community bereavement mentalhealth support suicideprevention bridgwater The community of Bridgwater is mourning the loss of Chad Chappell, a beloved 28-year-old bricklayer whose warmth and humor left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Chad was described by friends and family as a “once … Read More
School where 'guardian angels' foster thriving pupils wows Ofsted Monday, June 23, 2025 fromefield autism specialneeds ofsted education inclusion support literacy wellbeing learning Fromefield Manor School, a private institution in Frome dedicated to pupils with autism and other special needs, has earned high praise in a recent Ofsted report. The inspectors highlighted that the school is a place where … Read More
Families Urged to Seek Respite Care in Gloucester Amid Closure Threat to Bath Facility Monday, June 23, 2025 respite care newtonhouse bath gloucester occupancy dimensions carers council support Families in Bath and North East Somerset with loved ones requiring respite care are being directed to facilities in Gloucester, even though Newton House in Bath—the area’s only respite care home for people with severe … Read More