NHS hospital teams across Devon are reassuring local people that emergency services are there for them if they are unwell and need help.
Doctors are concerned that some people who should be getting medical help for non-COVID-19 illnesses are staying away from hospital and not seeking help due to fears they might catch the virus.
Attendances have fallen by more than a third at emergency departments across Devon, in line with national trends. Some of this may be because people are acting responsibly and getting advice from other healthcare settings. However, at all...
A charity at the heart of a Devon community’s response to the Coronavirus crisis has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to help it continue its vital services.
The Estuary League of Friends - based in Topsham and a lifeline for many in the town and surrounding areas - needs £60,000 to continue its essential work.
In recent weeks Estuary’s staff and volunteers have been delivering groceries, medicines and essential supplies, cooking and delivering hot meals, taking people to urgent medical appointments and making telephone calls to vulnerable people who are self-...
A DEVON home care provider is supporting a charity campaign for people each lunchtime during the COVID-19 restrictions to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours (April 2020).
Guardian Homecare, which looks after the vulnerable and elderly, says it is backing the idea to raise awareness of those staying at home due to the Coronavirus who may be lonely.
Manager, Catherine Porter, who oversees teams in Exeter and surrounding areas, explains: “We provide an invaluable lifeline to the people we visit each day to help them with their medical, emotional and...
Smash hit show What’s Love Got To Do With It ? has rescheduled its Exeter date to Friday, January 15 2021.
Box office staff at the Northcott Theatre are contacting ticket holders so they can transfer their tickets to the new date.
A spokesman for What’s Love Got To Do With It? said: “As everyone is aware, due to Government advice theatres and venues across the UK have had to take the decision to close. This inevitably affects our shows and therefore What’s Love Got To Do With It? has had to be rescheduled.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this causes and we...
The CBI have urged even more businesses in region to join the ‘battle’ to produce protective equipment for the NHS and front-line workers. The organisation have organised a webinar for companies and CBI Deputy Regional Director Ben Rhodes welcomes all those interested to sign up.
The organisation are urging firms with the skills or expertise that could be harnessed to get involved, as well as those who have skills that could be useful for the fight, including the suppliers, lawyers, logistics and others needed to make this critical endeavour happen.
The recycling company has selected ZoneSafe system of electronic RFID tags to enhance safe working practice on both its UK sites and reduce the risk of pedestrian and vehicle collision.
The decision to choose the ZoneSafe proximity warning systems comes as part of Recresco’s ongoing commitment to exacting safety standards. With the waste management and recycling industry reporting a higher incidence of workplace transport accidents than many other sectors, Recresco identified the need to adopt a layered approach to worker safety.
Who on earth doesn’t like to dress well and look impeccable? Research shows that the great you feel about your exterior, the more confident and productive you become. With more confidence, comes a new opportunity both in your personal and professional life. Ladies, unlike men, fashion is more than just putting the clothes on your back. It’s a process that takes a lot of effort and time.
The most important tip when it comes to fashion is knowing yourself and the body you carry. With this, you will have a good understanding of how to pair and coordinate different outfits to create...
Just like in many other countries around the world, for years, dating sites in the United States have been a very popular way to find a partner for building a relationship. Some expect to find the love of a lifetime this way, for others a stormy and passionate romance is enough, while a third will be just happy to meet an interesting penpal. And there are suitable services for all of these purposes.
Today, there are thousands of different dating platforms, from multifunctional and widespread to highly specialized and thematic sites. We’ll try to dwell on some of the most popular...
If you have been with your partner for a long time, then finding new ways to keep the passion alive can be challenging. It is easy to fall into a rut as both of you get caught up in work and other obligations. This can make a person feel too tired to put in the effort in the bedroom which, in turn, makes intimacy a chore.
No one should settle for this. People often underestimate the importance of a healthy sex life and how it affects all aspects of the relationship, from communication to appreciation. Sex needs to be prioritized in a way that makes it fun and not routine. This is...
Devon’s GP practices are helping the fight against COVID-19 by enabling patients to consult their doctor without leaving the house, either online, by the telephone or through video.
More than 90% of the county’s practices have now signed up to the eConsult online platform, which allows patients to access services from their smartphone, tablet or computer.
This represents a significant increase for Devon, which already ranked among the leading areas in the country for online consultation usage. Last month (March) more than 34,000 eConsults were processed by practices...
