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EDITION 13 May - June 2013 Welcome


As a Local Service Board, we are all concerned about the effects the welfare reforms will have on residents of Carmarthenshire. As a council, we are aiming to


provide as much information and access to support as we can. We are making a range of information available on our website, and encouraging people to contact Advice Support Carmarthenshire. We are also organising roadshows across the county which we hope people find very useful. On a happier note, this edition also focuses on the grand


reopening of Llanelli town centre, following a £60million investment. A three day programme will celebrate the culmination of this work, I hope people will join us and help make it an event to remember.


Cllr Kevin Madge Leader Carmarthenshire County Council


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Protect against the measles outbreak


HYWEL Dda Health Board is urging local people, particularly parents,


to immunisations


review their following the


recent outbreak of measles in South Wales. Hywel Dda Health Board’s


Immunisation Coordinator Polly Leett said: “Immunisation saves lives and programmes and during the past 30 years have led to remarkable achievements. For example, Europe was certified polio free in 2002, but the threat of other diseases, such as measles and meningitis, has not gone away.


immunisation controls most


infectious diseases, many no longer fear these diseases. Parents should check their child’s Personal Child Health Record (Red Book) to ensure their vaccinations are up to date. Appointments should be made immediately with your GP if they are not fully protected.” Adults


also at benefit from


immunisation. Some people will need immunisations to protect their health in work or if travelling. For those


increased risk to Ironically, because


complications of influenza, the annual flu vaccine is recommended.


Help Parc Howard be a county gem LSB Partners


Bwrdd Gwasanaeth Lleol Sir Gâr Carmarthenshire Local Service Board


Anyone with worries or queries


about any aspect of their child's or their own immunisations should discuss them with their GP, Health Visitor or Practice Nurse. NHS Direct Wales is a 24-hour


telephone advice service, which can provide


information on


immunisation as well as the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions. More information is available at www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk or by calling 0845 46 47.


www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk


www.colegsirgar.ac.uk


Pupils from Heol Goffa school at Park Howard www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk www.trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk


EVERYONE is being encouraged to have an input to help the council’s bid for


£5million


Heritage Lottery Funding to enhance the much loved Parc Howard and make it a county gem. Llanelli youngsters are already


showing their support by coming up with their ideas and vision for the


www.dyfed-powys.police.uk www.cavs.org.uk Tai Chi fun www.mawwfire.gov.uk


We hope you enjoy reading ‘Carmarthenshire News’. If you would like to comment on any aspect of the publication, please contact:


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NEW Tai Chi classes are taking place in Carmarthen for people with lung problems. Local support group Breathe Easy


Carmarthenshire is promoting the Chinese martial art which is practiced for both its defence training and its health benefits. The group is open to anyone with a


lung condition, their family, friends and carers. They meet on the third Tuesday of each month, from 2pm- 4pm, at Christchurch, Lammas St, in Carmarthen. It offers a chance for people to socialise, enjoy activities and share tips on living with a lung disease. Visit www.blf.org.uk


future. Schoolchildren from Heol Goffa and Old Road have produced hundreds of colourful drawings of what they would like to see ranging from a splash park to a butterfly palace. People are invited to write in with


their inspirational ideas before June to make the chances of success for the


HLF bid more robust. Every Friday at the Hub in Stepney Square Llanelli there is a pop in centre from 2pm- 4pm. The main visitor interest to date has been in restoring the bandstand, improving landscaping, including a wildflower area, and restoring a café. Visit http://bit.ly/WuDxbk


On call firefighters needed in your area


MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting on- call fire fighters throughout Carmarthenshire and particularly in Llandeilo, Pontyates and Kidwelly. Vacancies are also available in Ammanford, Llandysul, Llandovery and


Whitland, so if you want to make a difference and help protect your local community then this is your perfect opportunity. By becoming an on call firefighter you will respond to emergencies in your area and work with the community to deliver safety advice. Head of Carmarthenshire County Command Rob Quin said: "We are


approaching members of the community to see if they would consider making themselves available to respond to emergencies, especially during the daytime. You'll get all the training and support you need to tackle road traffic collisions and fight fires. We welcome applications from all members of the community”. Anyone interested in becoming an on-call firefighter, particularly during the daytime, can call the recruitment team at MWWFRS on 01267 242636 for more information.


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