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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, said: “It was with great sadness that some of our residents lost their lives in this outbreak. W...

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 Bell Orchard. According to Wiltshire Council, residents have been previously consulted on the current...