Soaring temperatures and long periods of dry weather have led to an influx in fires, with firefighters often working for hours in the gruelling heat to get blazes under control. On top of this, the warmer weather has led to an increase in call-outs for wildfires and open water rescues.

Attendees will be able to take part in interactive discussions about how they can collectively improve the mental health and wellbeing resources and support available in the county. There will be opportunities to network with other attendees and build connections with relevant local organisations. There will also be signposting to the many wellbeing services available locally, including those that received recent investment from the Improving Mental Wellbeing fund, which is also funding the Be Well event.

Warwickshire students receive A-Level results

Over 6,000 17 and 18-year-olds have completed courses and sat exams this year, at schools/academies, further education colleges, sixth form colleges and training providers around Warwickshire.

As well as A levels, a number of young people will also be celebrating their achievements in other qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate, BTECs, NVQs, T-Levels and apprenticeships.

From improving your health and wellbeing, finding out how assistive technology can improve your life, through to learning something new, there is a variety of support available for Warwickshire residents.

WCC’s Adult and Community Learning Service (WACL) provides an adult learning service and encourages residents to learn a new skill. They offer formal and informal learning programmes to adults aged 19+ across Warwickshire, in over 30 inclusive learning environments in a wide range of community venues.

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service (WFRS) is asking all Warwickshire residents to consider whether they could become an on-call firefighter.

On-call firefighters dedicate an agreed number of flexible hours each week where they are available to attend incidents. They are paid a set wage for being available and an additional wage for any hours worked attending call-outs or training. They play a fundamental role in ensuring WFRS can provide fire cover in all areas, respond to emergencies quickly and keep communities safe.

The move followed a big decision to change his career from an office job; he explained:

“Everything about the role hugely appealed to me – from working closely within a professional team to the sense of pride that I get serving the Warwickshire community. Being a part of something much bigger than myself is hugely rewarding.”

He shared what an average shift has looked like in his time since joining the service.