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In the summer holidays there are many things in and around the Bristol area to help keep kids entertained. Whether you are looking for activities for the kids to do for a few hours or family days out, Bristol has plenty to suit whatever you are looking for. Whatever age the kids are, here are a few summer holiday activity ideas in the Bristol area… A Day at the Beach – Near to Bristol is the seaside resort of Weston Super Mare, and if you are looking for a fun day at the seaside this is perfect. Have a paddle in the sea, enjoy an ice cream, build sandcastles and enjoy the traditional seaside amusements and the Grand Pier. A fun day out for the whole family! Go Climbing – If you have older kids and teenagers who want something fun and active to do, why not go somewhere like this climb...

Rugby tour packages generally include several elements, but the specifics can vary quite significantly. Match Fixtures and Opposition Confirming opposition is probably one of the hardest things to do when booking a tour yourself. As part of a package tour your fixtures will be arranged for you and you will be told your kick off time and the venue for each match. The tour operator will also deal with the host clubs for you. Check whether matches are confirmed for you or subject to confirmation. Accommodation Arrangements The majority of rugby tour packages include guests staying in 3 star hotels, on a twin share basis. Guests must check how close the hotel is to where the team will be training and playing. Also, it is vital to check where meals will be taken and if they will be taken at...

A carer's day is made up of visits, tasks, medication, meals, personal care, and mobility support. Official paperwork calls it a care plan, but what matters is that it all happens against a backdrop of a relationship. Rarely does that truth appear on the official paperwork. For people receiving home care who are living alone, their relationship with their carer is often the most important part of their day or week. That sounds like sentimental exaggeration until you realise that, for many, their carer is often the only face-to-face human contact. They might be immobile, or they might have friends who have passed away, or their family might be scattered across the country, but then the carer arrives, and suddenly, there is human contact. The carer might ask about their former professi...

Many jobs where you work with children don't involve being a teacher, and most of them are more about support, patience, and building trust than anything else. If you like the idea of making a difference day to day, there's a lot out there. Roles like a teaching assistant, a nursery worker, a youth worker, a residential childcare worker, and a family support worker are all common routes. (more…)

Care assistant roles aren't one-size-fits-all. There are actually quite a few different paths you can take, depending on where you feel most comfortable and the kind of support you want to give. 1-Residential care assistant This person will work in a care home, supporting residents with daily routines like washing, dressing and meals. It's very hands-on and team-based. 2-Domiciliary or home care assistant Instead of working in one place, you visit people in their own homes. It can be more flexible and gives you the chance to build one-to-one relationships. 3-Live-in care assistant This role involves staying in someone's home for a set period of time, offering round-the-clock support. It's more intensive but can be incredibly rewarding. 4-Hospital care assistant Working alongside nu...