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🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. While many people feel confident managing in hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous for some, especially older people, young children, and those with health conditions. Please check in on neighbours, friends, and family who may be more vulnerable. A quick call or visit can make a big difference. 💧 Stay cool, keep hydrated, and take extra care during this period.

All adults aged 80 and over, and people living in a care home for older adults, are now eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, following the expansion of the vaccination programme to around 3 million more people, reports The Care Provider Alliance. RSV is a common virus that infects the lungs. While symptoms are mild for many people, the virus can be severe in older adults, causing pneumonia, bronchitis and flare-ups of existing lung disease and other

Some more information from NHS Gloucestershire regarding local roadworks that may affect our care staff getting to work. Refurbishment works on the A40 Over Bridge at Gloucester have begun today (8 June), bringing significant changes to local traffic arrangements. As part of the project, the slip road linking the A417 Over Causeway to the A40 westbound is now closed. This closure is expected to remain in place until March 2027. Further disruption is planned later this month.

Black & White will be attending the JOB FAIR taking place at The Salvation Army Halls, 150 Eastgate. It'll be open between 10.00am and 11.45am. If you come along please do come and say hello, we'd be very happy to see you.

University of Gloucestershire and NHS Gloucestershire ICB have agreed funding for a new Dental School and Treatment Hub, set to open in the heart of Gloucester reports NHS Gloucestershire. Located within the University’s City Campus, the Three Counties Dental School, which will include the Gloucestershire Dental Treatment Hub, will be operational from 2027. Markey Building Services Limited have been contracted to deliver the development works, and NHS Gloucestershire Integrat

Gloucestershire County Council are reporting that road users are being advised that a temporary one-way system will be introduced on London Road in Gloucester from 10 June to allow work on the next phase of the Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine to progress safely and efficiently. Under the new arrangement, westbound traffic (travelling towards the Black Dog Way/Bruton Way junction and onwards to Gloucester Transport Hub/Gloucester Rail Station main entrance) will not be perm

We are hiring Female Domiciliary Care Workers in Gloucester. Give us a call on 01452 226 136 for more details. www.nogrey.co.uk

Job Description: Job SummaryFemale Domiciliary Worker - Cheltenham. Pay: £14.00 per hour We are a care service in Gloucestershire and we provide a range of care and support services for people in their own homes (Domiciliary care) in Cheltenham. We’re seeking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced and thoughtful new care workers in Cheltenham; people with the right values and attitude to work into our domiciliary care service - could this be you? Due to the nature of our client

Are you starting to notice changes in your parent’s daily routine? Maybe they’re forgetting things, struggling with mobility, or just not coping the way they used to. You don’t have to handle this alone. Our homecare team at The Black & White Group provides gentle, reliable support so your parent can stay safe, comfortable, and independent in their own home. Give Mum or Dad the help they need — and give yourself peace of mind. 01452 226 136 www.nogrey.co.uk

At The Black and White Group we’re proud to call ourselves a family run business. When you choose us as your care provider, you’re not just keeping your fingers crossed, you’re choosing a team who will treat your loved one with the same respect and kindness we’d give our own. In today’s changing care environment, knowing your provider truly cares makes all the difference. Here at The Black and White Group family matters, and yours does too. 01452 226 136 www.nogrey.co.uk

Gloucestershire County Council are asking local people to take part in a transport survey that could help shape the future of transport in Gloucestershire. As many carers use public transport as a way to get to work, having a say could really make a difference to travelling in Gloucestershire in the future. This from exerpt is from an article from GCC website. Better connections for Gloucestershire Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is preparing an updated Local Transport

Over the years, we’ve learned that Domiciliary Care isn’t just “help around the house”

NHS urges Spring COVID-19 vaccination says Homecare Association.... Eligible people across England are being urged to book their COVID-19 spring vaccination as the NHS launches its latest immunisation programme. Those who qualify include adults aged 75 and over, anyone aged six months or over with a weakened immune system and residents of care homes for older adults. The programme runs until 30 June 2026, with the last day to book being 29 June. Full article at the Homecare A

Providing supported living, domiciliary and respite care across Gloucestershire The culture of our company is to provide a good value, tailored and flexible service to meet your needs Talk to us today to see how we can help 01452 226 136 www.nogrey.co.uk info@nogrey.co.uk

Job Description: Female Domiciliary Carer Pay: £14.00 per hour plus travel expenses. We are a care service in Gloucestershire and we provide a range of care and support services for people in their own homes (Domiciliary care). We’re seeking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced and thoughtful new care workers; people with the right values and attitude to work into our domiciliary care service - could this be you? Due to the nature of our clients, we can only consider applican

Children across Gloucestershire will benefit from improved understanding and decision-making following direct discussions between kinship carers and county councillors at a recent event. Gloucestershire County Council recently hosted Kinship Voices: A Conversation with Councillors, bringing together kinship carers and elected members to share experiences and discuss how best to support children who are cared for by relatives or close family friends. When parents are unable t

Gloucestershire County Council wants to hear your views on the future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision for children and young people. The county council launched a consultation today (Tuesday 5 May) on the new SEND Sufficiency Strategy 2026–2031, which sets out how it plans to make sure there are enough high-quality specialist places in the county. Residents can share their views on the council’s plans, which will be used to develop and strengthe

From the Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS pages... We have teamed up with partners across the county for information events, talks and activities in the run-up to, and throughout, Dementia Action Week. Our theme for the week is Stay Social, Stay Well. We’ll be at Cheltenham Pride on Saturday 16 May, while Wilde Earth Journeys and Forest Dementia Action Alliance will be hosting a day of walks at Forestry England’s Beechenhurst site, near Cinderford, on Sunday 17 May. Sing to

Job Description: Female Domiciliary Carer Pay: £14.00 per hour plus travel expenses. We are a care service in Gloucestershire and we provide a range of care and support services for people in their own homes (Domiciliary care). We’re seeking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced and thoughtful new care workers; people with the right values and attitude to work into our domiciliary care service - could this be you? Due to the nature of our clients, we can only consider applican