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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

Caring for a parent while managing work, family, and life can become overwhelming, and it’s okay to admit that you need support. Our domiciliary care service lets you be a son or daughter again — not a full-time carer. We’ll take care of the day-to-day support so you can simply enjoy quality time with your parent again. You don’t have to do this on your own. www.nogrey.co.uk 01452 226 136

A care provider says shifting immigration rules have made life harder for care workers from overseas and further restrictions could impact the sector the BBC reports. Andrea Thasan, a care provider and a director at the Bedfordshire Care Group, says the sector depends on overseas workers. In 2025 care homes and agencies were no longer able to recruit staff from overseas, and the government is considering increasing the time people need to have worked in the UK before they can

Gov.uk reports that new measures are being put into place to tackle inequality of opportunity and breakdown barriers to healthcare careers. 2,000 new nursing created apprenticeships concentrated in areas that need it most A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas to be supported when applying to medical courses backed by £2.3 million Pledge to increase the number of students receiving free school meals into medical school by 50% in the next decade. Thousands of young p

New Dementia Training Drive To Boost Care And Support Across Bristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire says thecareruk.com People living with dementia, along with their caregivers and families are set to benefit from a major new training programme for frontline staff across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The programme has been commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and is being delivered b

Almost 50 jobs are at risk as plans to close a care home have been approved. Carmelo Garcia reports for the BBC.... Gloucestershire County Council leaders agreed on Wednesday to shut Gloucester's Great Western Court as it has become too expensive to run and under-utilised. The council-owned care home has been vacant since March but still retains 47 staff. Some of the team are now at risk of redundancy. Councillor Kate Usmar, the council's adults' support cabinet member, said

Over the years, we’ve learned that Domiciliary Care isn’t just “help around the house” - it’s often the difference between someone feeling isolated and someone feeling capable. Many older adults or individuals with disabilities want to stay at home, surrounded by their memories, routines, and comfortable spaces. Our Domiciliary Care services make that possible. Our care workers step in to help with the things that have become difficult—like preparing meals, bathing, tidying u

From the Gloucester County Council News Pages. Gloucestershire County Council’s Cabinet is being asked to consider a proposal to reinvest resources from an underused reablement service into home based support, helping more people recover and stay independent in their own homes. At its meeting on Wednesday 22 April, the council’s Cabinet will be asked to review a proposal to invest more in home‑based reablement – short‑term support that helps people regain confidence and indep

Healthwatch Gloucestershire are conducting a survey to guage people's views and find out about their experiences with local services. From their website, " NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during these challenging times, but there might be things that can be improved for you and your loved ones. Please take five minutes to share your story with us." To view and maybe take part in the survey follow this link. Healthwatch Survey

No Grey Areas No confusion.No mixed messages.No uncertainty. Just clear communication, consistent care, and complete accountability. At The Black and White Group, we believe people deserve to feel safe, informed, and confident in the care they receive. That’s why we do things differently. No grey areas. Ever.

Gloucester Outreach Vaccination and Health team are offering drop-in COVID-19 clinics to those who are eligible. People eligible include: all adults aged 75 years and over residents in older adult registered care homes people aged 6 months and over who are severely immunosuppressed. As well as a COVID booster you can receive a blood pressure check, healthcare advice and signposting to free local services. More info available at the Gloucestershire NHS website.

From Gloucestershire NHS website The former Dilke Hospital site in the Forest of Dean has been sold to an education provider. The sale completed on 31 March 2026, after the site was placed on the market following the hospital’s closure in 2024. Kevin Adams, Associate Director of Estates for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The Dilke is a valued community asset with a proud history of supporting people in the Forest of Dean for more than a century

Unexpected gaps in staffing can happen at any time. When they do, having a reliable partner makes all the difference. The Black and White Group can provide emergency staffing cover across Gloucester, often within the hour—helping care providers maintain safe and consistent services. We support: Care homes Supported living services Domiciliary care providers Our team is ready to step in quickly, ensuring continuity of care and peace of mind for managers and families alike. Bec

Great care starts with great people—and great people need clarity. At The Black and White Group , our team knows exactly what is expected of them. Our “No Grey Areas” ethos creates: Clear roles and responsibilities Strong communication across teams Confidence in delivering care A sense of accountability When staff feel supported and informed, they can focus on what matters most—providing exceptional care. Clarity doesn’t just benefit the people we support—it empowers the peop

We often get asked why we are called The Black and White Group. It’s simple, there should be no grey areas when it comes to care . For us, this means clarity, honesty, and consistency in everything we do. Care is one of the most important services a person can receive. Families place enormous trust in care providers, and rightly so. That’s why we believe there should never be uncertainty around the standard of care being delivered. No grey areas means: Clear communication w

Over the years, we’ve learned that Domestic Care isn’t just “help around the house”—it’s often the difference between someone feeling isolated and someone feeling capable. Many older adults or individuals with disabilities want to stay at home, surrounded by their memories, routines, and comfortable spaces. Our Dom Care services make that possible. Our care workers step in to help with the things that have become difficult—like preparing meals, bathing, tidying up, or running