Tickets go on sale for the 26th Aylesbury Beer Festival
Revelers at a previous festival The 26th Aylesbury Beer Festival will build on the huge success of last year’s event which raised over £10,000 for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity the…
Michelle’s Marathons – update
A follow-up to the April article about Michelle White's quest to complete two marathons for charity.
RAF compete in Winnie the Pooh Scarecrow Competition
Airmen from RAF Halton recently assisted a care home in a scarecrow building competition in Hailey Village.
Francis Habgood appointed as independent chair of Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Boards
As the County Council continues work on its Ofsted Improvement Plan - meet the man who will play a vital role in ensuring Buckinghamshire's vulnerable children and adults are kept safe.
Ofsted says council making ‘steady progress’ to improve children’s services
Buckinghamshire County Council is making ‘steady progress’ to improve children’s services, with most children “receiving helpful support when they are first referred to children’s social care”, according to Ofsted in its monitoring letter published today.
They told me I can’t because I’m deaf
Zachary Allen, from Chalfont St Peter (11), was diagnosed as deaf aged three and at eight was given cochlear implants in a bid to aid his speech perception, hearing and overall quality of life, but like all children of his age he wanted to take part in sports.
Prescribing of over the counter medicines has changed in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. This follows national guidance from NHS England.
Take control of the healthcare you receive – join a Patient Participation Group
Working hand in hand with their local GP practice, Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) support and advise their local doctor’s surgery on patients’ needs.
Why caring for carers needs to be at the heart of Bucks
10-16 June is National Carers Week and if you are a carer, or know someone who is, you’ll understand how incredibly important this role is to the people they care for.
New Children’s Home opens in Aylesbury
A new home for looked after children has opened its doors in Aylesbury, providing additional residential placements for up to five young people in care.