Banners created by people living with dementia who worked with a trio of well-known artists will be on display in Exeter until the end of March.
The banners, including one developed by members of Age UK Exeter’s Budding Friends group, are on show as a special exhibit in Exeter Library.
Photographer Ian Beesley, poet Ian McMillan, and cartoonist Tony Husband worked with people living with dementia and their carers to create the banners as part of the ‘A Life More Ordinary’ project which originated from research at the University of Exeter. The project aims to support people...
Stagecoach South West reflects on the great success of their bus driver apprenticeship as national apprenticeship week draws to a close.
With 36 apprentices currently on the bus driver apprenticeship programme as well as a number of engineering apprentices at its four locations across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, the South West are leading the way with some stand out apprentices already in 2020.
The bus driver apprenticeship programme includes workshops with a customer service focus covering all areas from ticket machines to route familiarisation. January’s Apprentice of the...
A teenager from Kingsteignton has been named St John Ambulance’s Cadet of the Year for Devon. Millie Booth (17) has volunteered with the health and first aid charity’s Torquay Unit for three and a half years, and hopes to become a paramedic. The Exeter College student said: “I joined St John Cadets as I wanted to be a part of a club and I have wanted to work in a caring profession for as long as I can remember. “It gives me the opportunity to feel like I belong and be around people with similar interests and continue to aspire to my dream career. “One of the main reasons I enjoy...
From 2 March, when poor weather or maintenance prevents Devon’s emergency aircraft from flying, two new Critical Care Cars mean our critical care teams can still provide specialist life-saving care by road. In the Autumn 2018 Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £10 million in capital funding for air ambulance services. Devon Air Ambulance applied for £226,061 of this fund, to purchase two critical care cars, all their medical equipment and 35 public access defibrillators. Proud of being 100% independent, Devon Air Ambulance have always been forward thinking, putting the...
In the summer of 2019, Dr Ben Garnett, Senior Ecologist at SLR conducted some bat inspections of an NHS building in Exminster. During his visit he started speaking to one of the staff, Richard Wellington, who works for a not-for-profit NHS initiative called New Leaf.
New Leaf is part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service and supports mental health recovery in adults by teaching them new vocational skills and supporting them back into the world of work.
Their programme provides opportunities in a range of departments, from a commercial plant...
Keepers at Paignton Zoo saved scores of animals after recent storms damaged a key building.
High winds ripped open a 36-metre-long air vent in the roof of Reptile Tropics at around 7.30 one morning, exposing vulnerable animals, plants and electrics. Staff rushed to save lizards, snakes, turtles, iguanas, chameleons and geckos as the temperature in the building dropped. Meanwhile, maintenance staff were able to carry out running repairs and prevent further damage.
In all, 65 reptiles and amphibians were saved, along with around 200 birds. It’s thought that no individuals...
Hundreds of health and care jobs will be on offer at a series of ‘Proud to Care’ jobs fairs next month.
The job and careers fairs will be held at different locations across Devon over four Saturdays from March 7 to March 28 2020.
The events give those thinking of entering a health or care profession, as well as existing professionals who want develop their careers, the chance to meet many of Devon’s health and care providers in one place.
Attendees will be able to speak directly to employers from a wide range of organisations including the NHS Trusts, Devon County...
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer.
Will Warrender will take up the role following the announcement that our current CEO, Ken Wenman will be retiring at the end of June.
Will, who has had a long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy, has been appointed following a rigorous selection process, involving members of the Board, Executive team and a panel made up of our people representing all areas of the organisation along with union representatives and Governors....
The eco-friendly vehicle sharing co-operative Co Cars has today announced the launch of a major funding round to raise £600k to grow its shared mobility initiatives.
Local residents and businesses in and around Exeter can support the expansion of the Co Cars fleet from just under 40 cars to over 55, and the addition of a minimum of 50 new electric bicycles, through the ethical investment platform Ethex.
Launched in 2005, Co Cars is one of the South West’s leading low-carbon, on-demand shared mobility scheme. The co-operative has over 1200 active members who have reported a...
Lightfoot, the “Fitbit for cars”, and Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, which has over 10,000 vehicles listed in the UK, have announced that they are working together to further enhance the Turo experience for both guest drivers and vehicle hosts, through enhanced safety technology provided by Lightfoot.
Vehicle hosts will have the reassurance that guest drivers are less likely to have accidents, aided by Lightfoot’s audible and visual dashboard driver guidance system which maximises their experience, extends their fuel range, enhances their safety and...
