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The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like not being able to raise your arm, struggling to smile, or slurred speech. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency, so call 999 immediately if you or someone else experiences a single symptom.
Acting FAST on any sign of a stroke gives patients faster access to specialist treatment that could save their life. Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999.
Visit nhs.uk/ActFAST for more information.
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Local charity Somerset Community Foundation has launched their annual Surviving Winter appeal to raise vital funds for low-income pensioners struggling with the cost of staying warm, safe and well through the coldest months.
This year, in light of the changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, Somerset Community Foundation is asking donors to consider setting up a monthly donation to help them continue this vitally important work, which will make a huge difference to the lives of hundreds of vulnerable local people.
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Join us and our partners for a Remembrance service at Taunton Minster this Sunday from 9.30am, followed by a marching parade through Taunton town centre.
The Act of Remembrance and Wreath Placing will take place at 10.55am at the War Memorial in Vivary Park.
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This Talk Money Week (4 to 8 November), taxpayers are being urged to “Do One Thing” and get on the HMRC app to save time and simplify managing their money and tax.
More than 1.7 million people are already using the HMRC app every month, which enables users to access services such as making a Child Benefit claim, finding your National Insurance number and a tax calculator to estimate your take-home pay.
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