Remembering Martin: A Homeless Army Veteran Living in Gloucester's Woodland Sunday, September 28, 2025 martin homeless veteran gloucester woodland councillor brendonodonnell friendship socialcare veterans Martin, a homeless army veteran, found shelter in the woodlands near Gloucester, living a life far removed from the comforts many take for granted. Despite facing the harsh realities of homelessness, Martin’s resilience and … Read More
Millions to Be Invested in Consultants to Transform Adult Social Care in County Thursday, September 25, 2025 consultants socialcare adultcare healthcare county council reform demand services transformation The county council is set to invest millions in consultancy services aimed at overhauling the adult social care system. Faced with mounting pressures from an increasing number of service users, local authorities recognize … Read More
Gloucestershire Watchdog Joins Nationwide Opposition to Government Plans to Scrap Health and Social Care Champions Tuesday, August 5, 2025 gloucestershire watchdog health socialcare champions government opposition advocacy support services sport The Gloucestershire watchdog has joined over 130 organizations nationwide in opposing the Government’s proposal to eliminate health and social care champions. These champions play a critical role in providing independent … Read More
Ofsted Rates County Children's Services as Good Following Major Improvements Monday, August 4, 2025 ofsted childrensservices improvement staff achievement county inspection socialcare commitment quality After a period of significant and determined effort, the county’s children’s services have been rated as good by Ofsted. This recognition comes as a result of “turbocharged” improvements made over an … Read More
‘People First, Potholes Second’: Gloucestershire Lib Dems Face Road Repair Funding Crisis Thursday, June 19, 2025 gloucestershire roads potholes libdems budget localgovernment infrastructure socialcare austerity politics The Liberal Democrats, who campaigned on a promise to “fix Gloucestershire,” now face harsh financial realities that limit their ability to repair the county’s roads. Gloucestershire County Council’s newly appointed highways … Read More