Page 11 - Simon Jacobs News Today

The air quality in Bradford on Avon is improving after the town was subject to an Air Quality Management Area order.

The air quality in Bradford on Avon is improving after the town was subject to an Air Quality Management Area order.

Buckland Court in South Mill Road had successfully avoided an outbreak inside the home until early 2021. But in January, at the height of the second wave, it was among the homes that battled a Covid-19 outbreak which claimed the lives of a number of residents. The Orders of St John Care Trust, which runs the home, didn’t confirm how many residents died as a result but said the outbreak has now been contained. In a statement, Janet Pannell, the trust’s Regional Director for Wiltshire...

Unpaid carers in Wiltshire will be able to receive PPE following an update to government guidance.

Extra care tenants to be consulted on making extra care service free People who live at four extra care homes in Wiltshire are being asked for their views on a new way of providing additional support while maximising their ability to live independently.  These extra care housing sites are designed to give residents independent living accommodation typically for those over 55 who have or might need social care needs. This model is used at Needham House, Crammer Court, Meadow Court and Bel...

Councillor Anna Cuthbert A councillor has been allegedly barred from asking questions about Hft who own Furlong Close. Cllr Anna Cuthbert, who represents Rowde where Furlong Close is located, said she had received a message telling her to put all her questions through the cabinet member for adult social care, Simon Jacobs and council leader Philip Whitehead. She said that “infrequent” meetings were taking place between herself and officers about the future of Furlong Close. But when...

Councillor Anna Cuthbert A councillor has been allegedly barred from asking questions about Hft who own Furlong Close. Cllr Anna Cuthbert, who represents Rowde where Furlong Close is located, said she had received a message telling her to put all her questions through the cabinet member for adult social care, Simon Jacobs and council leader Philip Whitehead. She said that “infrequent” meetings were taking place between herself and officers about the future of Furlong Close. But when...

All 32 care homes in Salisbury have now been offered the Covid-19 vaccine, a GP surgery has confirmed. Salisbury Medical Practice alongside colleagues from Harcourt Medical Centre, Three Chequers Medical Practice, Downton Surgery and Whiteparish Surgery have been visiting homes in the evenings to roll out the jabs to residents and staff. The Government had set the target of offering a Covid vaccine to everyone in care homes by January 30. In Salisbury, the target has been met. In a s...

How the coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out in the Hywel Dda region. Coronavirus vaccines have been offered to every eligible care home with older residents in England, according to official figures. This news comes as more than 9m people in the UK have received their first dose of a Covid vaccine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the achievement a “crucial milestone”. Wiltshire Council said it was pleased the jab rollout had reached so many. Adding that it was vital to do ever...

How the coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out in the Hywel Dda region. Coronavirus vaccines have been offered to every eligible care home with older residents in England, according to official figures. This news comes as more than 9m people in the UK have received their first dose of a Covid vaccine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the achievement a “crucial milestone”. Wiltshire Council said it was pleased the jab rollout had reached so many. Adding that it was vital to do ever...