advice

How do you cope when someone significant in your life dies?

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2017 - 9:50am

“If there is one guarantee in life that’s absolute, it’s death. We are all going to die. However, many never give this a second thought until it happens to someone we are close to. When it does, it can shatter lives. That’s why it’s so important that we talk about death and drop the old stiff upper lip attitude.”

Liz Philpott, 69, from Exeter has been a volunteer for local charity Hospiscare for over 14 years. Having worked previously as a nurse and midwife, Liz began volunteering at Hospiscare as a complementary therapist and reflexologist. Giving treatments to patients and...

Citizens Advice Exeter welcomes Taylor Review with reservations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:08am

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, says that the recent Matthew Taylor review of modern employment practices includes many proposals which would help people currently at the sharp end of insecure work but says that enhanced rights and protections will require more effective enforcement.

The review report was published last month.

In the last year the charity has helped people with 1,074 enquiries about issues they were having at work. The main issues being:

  • 248 about pay and entitlements
  • 157 about dismissal,
  • 149 about
  • ...

Heatwave advice issued as temperatures soar

Public Health leaders are offering advice on how to beat the heat, in the wake of news today of a continued heat wave.

The Met Office has forecast that the hot weather will now continue until Thursday and Public Health England South West is issuing heatwave advice to local authorities across the peninsula.

Dr Virginia Pearson, Devon’s Director of Public Health, said: “Most people are able to cope with this rapid rise in temperature by staying out of the sun, drinking plenty of water and protecting their skin by covering up.

“However, babies, older people and those...

Find your perfect pitch at the Cotswold Outdoor Exeter Tent Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/10/2017 - 11:01am

Cotswold Outdoor , the market leader for outdoor clothing, footwear and camping goods, will once again be showcasing the very best tents and campsite equipment at Darts Farm from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 2 July.

Whether you’re investing in a new tent, sleeping bags, camping furniture or accessories this show provides a great opportunity to see tents fully pitched and meet experienced staff who will be able to answer any questions.

Record numbers are set to take camping holidays this summer, exploring the beautiful natural landscapes Britain has to offer or travelling to...

Haines Watts joins Citizens Advice Exeter specialist clinic scheme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/06/2017 - 4:21pm

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Haines Watts Chartered Accountants has joined its successful specialist clinic scheme.

The specialist clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free advice from local law firms and other specialists. Haines Watts will be providing clients with specialist tax advice, and related issues.

Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Haines Watts will be joining our specialist clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise...

Counting down to the cricket season

With the cricket season just a few weeks away, local specialists The Cricket Company are fully stocked & ready to help cricketers get ready for the new season.

Owned by coach Trevor Griffin, TCC are based at their East Devon showroom and pride themselves on the range of equipment as well as the expert advice they are able to offer.

"We are extremely selective to make sure we stock a wide range to cater for all ages, experience and budget but our real difference is where we can offer advice to customers and provide a free fitting service where they are unsure what they...

Over 2,500 people in Devon access mobile cancer information and support

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/21/2017 - 5:29pm

2,8841 people from Devon accessed vital cancer advice and support in 2016, thanks to the Macmillan Mobile Cancer Information service. The Macmillan mobile information bus – affectionately known as Bertie – has been parked up in town centres, rural communities, and events across the South West throughout the year. Staffed by cancer information specialists, the team provide practical and emotional support to visitors and help to answer any questions about cancer they may have. The buses contain a range of free information materials in addition to a private area for sensitive conversations....

What’s the one piece of advice you’d share with a start-up?

Authored by Phonic FM
Posted: Mon, 01/09/2017 - 1:59pm

If you have started a business (particularly a technology business), Phonic FM’s Tech Monthly would love to hear from you. What is the most important piece of advice you would share with someone thinking of starting-up?

Advice for Post Office customers ahead of Christmas Eve strike

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/21/2016 - 11:27am

The Post Office is reminding customers that the CWU has called strike action in 300 of its 11,600 branches on Saturday 24th December, which may result in the closure of some of these branches.

Kevin Gilliland, Post Office, Group Network and Sales Director, said: “The vast majority of our directly managed branches were open for business during strike action earlier this week. However, we are reminding customers who need to access any of our services before Christmas that all our branches will be open for business as usual on Thursday and Friday.

“Although many of our around...

Why a mobile website is critical #Inanutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Sun, 09/04/2016 - 3:01pm

Llewellyn Nicholls from Rokk Media shares his advice on why a mobile website is critical in Bitpod's latest In a Nutshell video.

“Google released a major update which penalised websites which were not mobile optimised, this means that any website which is not responsive will lose ranking points” says Llewellyn.

To find out more contact Llewellyn via email at llewellyn.nicholls@rokkmedia.co.uk or call him on 01392 424300

For more expert advice sharing videos, visit the In a Nutshell YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cSpx70s-oEUC9pS271wGA

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