Published in 2020

Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 16/10

All our help and information for 16/10/2020 is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Top stories today: Everything you need to know about face coverings As we go into the weekend, here’s an important reminder on why, when and where people should wear a face covering. Face coverings aim to protect others, not the wearer, against the spread of infection because they cover the nose and mouth, which are the main...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 09/10

All our help and information for 09/10/2020 is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Top stories today: Hands, Face, Space when using health services Doctors are reminding people to follow social distancing measures when they are using healthcare services in Somerset. As more people begin to visit healthcare settings for appointments such as their flu jab, local GPs, emergency department staff and healthcare...

Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 30/09

All our help and information for 30/09/2020 is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Top stories today: Libraries offer digital help for job seekers Somerset Libraries are kicking off National Libraries Week with an innovative new scheme. From Monday 5 October iPads will be available to job seekers looking for an extra bit of help in their quest for employment. The free iPad Loan Scheme from Somerset County...

Grant funding available now from The Somerset Fund

If you are a grassroots community group based in Somerset and running on less than £100,000 per year, you can apply for a grant up to the value of £2,500 from The Somerset Fund. The grants are ‘unrestricted’, which means they can be used to pay for ongoing running costs, also known as ‘core costs’. What do we want to fund? We’re keen to support a wide range of groups from across Somerset. We are particularly interested in: giving the best start in life to the most disadvantaged children growing the life skills of young people improving the mental health of people of all...