Buckinghamshire Healthcare 'Hidden Hero'
A dedicated breastfeeding volunteer at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been reconised for her contribution to supporting local families. Sophia Berman a volunteer was nominated for a special reward through Room to Reward, a UK charity that reconises inspirational volunteers, known as 'Hidden Heros', by giving them the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary short break.
Sophia has volunteered every week for over a year at the busy Child Health Drop-in Clinic at Wrights Meadow Community Centre in High Wycombe. The clinic provides parents and carers of children under five with advice and support without the need for an appointment. (27-10-26)
Buckinghamshire Council steps up action on problem parking
Buckinghamshire Council is clamping down hard on problem parking as it works on a number of fronts to enhance town centre spaces. The couincil is making significant progress tackling problem vehicles and improving parking for residents. Dozens of vehicles have been removed including seizing four in Richardson Street Car park in High Wycombe.
Working alongside new parking enforcement partner APCOA Parking (UK) Ltd the council has strenghtened its response to vehicles that repeatedly ingnore parking regulations or have been left for long periods. The new partnership launched in June 2026 and uses an intelligent led approach to target known problem areas. (20-10-26)
Council Invests more than £275,000 to support communities
Residents across Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from more than £275,000 of council investment in local voluntary and community organisations. Through the financial wellbeing community funds 19 organisations from across the county have received help to provide practical help, advice and guidance to residents and families that need it the most.
Working in partnership with Heart of Bucks the council is investing in trusted community organisations that understand the needs of local people. The funding will help residents access a wide range of services. (20-10-26)
Buckinghamshire GP Surgeries to receive funding boost
Twelve GP practices accross Buckinghamshire are set to share a £325,000 funding boost, designed to ease pressure on local doctors surgeries and improve care for patients. The GP Capacity and Outcomes Fund has been developed by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust working with Primary Care and the Local Medical Committee.
The first practices to benefit have been chosen because of the way national GP funding is currently calculated leaving them under resourced relative to the number of patients they serve. Each practice will be able to decide how best to use the funding to suit their own patients. (20-10-26)
Making our Mark: A social Link Takeover
A vibrant new exhibition celebrating the Neurdivergent and learning-disability creativity in High Wycombe. Spotlighting the creative voices of adults with learning disabilities and neurodivergent artists the exhibition runs from 3rd to 11th October (Closed Monday 5th & Friday 9th). The exhibition can be visited between 10am and 4pm on opening days at 1-2 Cornmarket, High Wycome HP11 2BW.
Curated by independent arts facilitator Lynne D Jones in close partnership with local charity Social Link the exhibition features textiles, photography, painting, diamond art and mixed media. Hosted as part of We Make Wycombe's creative spotlight series, the initiative provides a prominent civic platform for artists whose work is often unrepresented in mainstream gallery spaces. (22-09-26)
The exhibition includes the following programme highlights:
- Official Public Launch - Saturday 3rd October
- Open Gallery & Market Stall - Sunday 4th October
- Community Drop-in days - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October
Bringing the human connection back to finding work
Finding work isn’t always as simple as searching for vacancies and sending a CV.
For someone living with anxiety, a health condition or another challenge, even taking that first step can feel overwhelming. That’s where Connect to Work Buckinghamshire can help. The free, voluntary service is led by Buckinghamshire Council and delivered by Intuitive Thinking Skills (ITS).
ITS Service Manager Jocelyn Garner has worked in employment support since 2011 and says the programme takes a deliberately individual approach. “Connect to Work" isn’t about deciding whether somebody is ‘work ready’. If somebody wants to work ITS get to know them, understands what they want to do and helps them find the right opportunity.
Employment Specialists meet people across the community, including in libraries, cafés and Jobcentres, and work with local employers to find opportunities that can be sustainable for both the individual and the business. (17-09-26)
Find out more about free Connect to Work support in Buckinghamshire by clicking the link below:
Find out about Connect to Work in Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe Community Board
At the recent meeting of the Community Board in Micklefield attendees heard about some of the latest projects taking place in the town.
The listening bench is being delivered by Chiltern Samaritians in partnership with Legend on the Bench and Buckinghamshire New University. This is also supported by Buckinghamshire Council Public Health and the Community Board. The bench engraved with "Someone is always listening" aims to encourage connection, remind people of the value of listening and signpost local and national support services.
Wycombe Journeys is a new community led public art project developed through the We Make Wycombe programme. This will transform High Wycombe Bus Station into a space that reflects stories, experiences and indentities of the people who use it. There will be six semi-permanant panels of artwork.
The council's Culture Team in partnership with Bucks Culture and High Wycombe's creative community, secured funding from Arts Council England to support and strenghthen the town's cultural sector. This represents significant funding over a 3 year programme that begun in April 2025 and is also supported by a grant from the Rothschld Foundation, the culture team and extensive in-kind contributions. (14-09-26)
Wycombe Hospital Redevelopment
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has welcombed conformation of an additional £25 million from the Department of Health and Social Care to support the redevelopment of Wycombe Hospital. This is the next stage of funding needed for the building, following the £20 million received from the Government last year.
The investment marks a significant milestone in the largest healthcare infrastructure project in Buckinghamshire. The new building will deliver a modern hospital for Cardiology, Stroke and Theatre Services along with an expansion of Endoscopy services. It will mean shorter waits for patients, more local treatments for residents and major improvements to patient and staff experience.
Groundworks are currently underway across the entire footprint of the new building which is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. (10-09-26)
A new chapter for Buckinghamshire Arcives
Buckinghamshire Archives will be temporarily closed from 3rd October until spring 2027 as this is moved from Aylesbury to a new purpose built facility in Denmark Street in High Wycombe. The closure will allow the safe packing and relocation of Buckinghamshire's nationally significant archieve collections from Walton Street in Aylesbury.
During the closure Buckinghamshire Archives will continue to offer a range of remote services for the county;s budding history fans. More information can be found on the web site at: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk (03-09-26)
New opportunities for adults to learn, develop skills and thrive
Buckinghamshire Council has taken on the responsibility for the Adult Skills Fund from the government for the first time. This will give local residents more opportunities to gain qualifications, develop new skills and progress their careers.
The adult skills fund supports those aged 19 and over across a wide range of education and training opportunities. This includes English, Maths, Digital skills, vocational courses and tailored learning. Courses are delivered through a network of training providers including Buckinghamshire Adult Learning and the Buckinghamshire College Group.
To find out more visit the Buckinghamshire Council web site at: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk (03-09-26)
Buckinghamshire Adult Learning
The new term starts on Monday 7th September so there is still time to enrol on autumn courses. Whether you are looking to learn something new, gain skills for work, improve your wellbeing or for some other reason this is the perfect opportunity.
With a wide range of courses on offer, many free of charge there is something for everyone. There are also family learning courses for parents and carers. You can find out more at: www.adultlearningbc.ac.uk or call 01296 382403 (03-09-26)
Youth Justice Services rated "Good"
Buckinghamshire Youth Justice services have been rated good following a recent inspection. Inspectors highlighted the work with children , persons harmed (victims), parents, carers and partners across the county. The inspections found that children were guenuinly at the centre of the service and encouraged positive outcomes. (03-09-26)
HSJ Awards Shortlist
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been shortlisted in two catergories at the HSJ Awards 2026. The trust was selected from more that 1,300 entriers submitted by healthcare organisations across the country. The shortlised entries are: Transforming Care for Older people and HSJ Partnership of the Year.
The second stage of judging will take place in October, with winners announced later in the year. (03-09-26)
Cybercrime
Cybercrime accounts for 58% of all crime in England and Wales, using online scams, fake calls, and malware to target people of all ages. Scammers use pressure, fear and clever tricks to target victims. Weak passwords, clicking unknown links and outdated devices make these attacks easier to carry out.
If targeted stop all contact, secure accounts with new passwords and 2-factor authentification, contact your bank and report it. Watch out for any follow up scams claiming they can recover lost money for a fee. Free support is available from the Cyber Helpline, Citizens Advice, Age UK and friends Against Scams. (03-09-26)
New Events
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