West Dunbartonshire Council staff helping thousands during pandemic

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pandemic shutdown has enabled “Supernanny” star Jo Frost to shift into high gear — off-camera — to help parents cope with the virus and its impact on their family dynamics.Frost, 49, was in the midst of shooting her series, which moved to Lifetime in January after a six-year run on ABC (2005-2011), when production stopped in mid-March.That’s when her popular social media accounts “went off the charts” with parents seeking parenting advice, she says.“That first stage was pandemonium and everybody

Plans for a phased return to school after the summer holidays will see some pupils in the classroom for just one day a week.West Dunbartonshire Council published their blueprint for a “blended” return of in-class and at-home learning from Wednesday August 11 last week for all 12,542 pupils in the area, with primary age students returning for two days a week - and completing a mixture of work set in class and online on the other three days.Pupils in S4, S5 and S6 will also attend physical classes

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West Lothian pupils will spend two days in school each week and two-and-a half days being taught at home by parents.Council bosses have written to parents and carers advising them on the plans for most students returning on August 12.The council is planning for the start of the new term on August 11, in line with all other councils in Scotland.However this will be an in-service day when schools will be closed to pupils and a second in-service day planned for Monday, August 17, will not take

West Dunbartonshire reported just one more death linked to the coronavirus last week statistics published today have shown.Between June 1 and June 7 just one resident lost their life as a result of the virus, taking the total number of people who have died locally during the pandemic to 121.Of the deaths, 58 have been registered in hospitals, the same total in care homes whilst five residents have died whilst at home.The news came as the total number of people to have lost their lives in cases

A total of 120 people have now passed away across West Dunbartonshire from confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – with cases in care homes accounting for the majority of deaths.Figures released by the National Records of Scotland last week show that, up until May 31, 58 people died in care homes, 57 lost their lives in hospital and five people have died whilst at home.The First Minister confirmed yesterday, Monday, that no new Covid-19 deaths had been recorded in Scotland overnight, for the second

Producers of a new BBC Three show are on the lookout for West Dunbartonshire residents who are best pals with their gran to take part.If you are facing a big life decision or problem and would fancy getting advice from your granny over a sit down meal (that you both prepare) then Rare TV want to hear from you.In a call for locals to get involved they said: "Sometimes only nanna knows best, and the discussions could cover anything: sexuality, money worries, relationships, your parents, body

West Lothian Council is facing a financial gap of nearly £7 million in 2020/21 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.A report to the Council Executive set out the financial challenges facing the local authority, including an update on how the council has acted to support communities, families, individuals and businesses in West Lothian.The council anticipates that costs – including additional staffing costs – will amount to over £7.6 million this year.The council is also expecting a drastic

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