With an estimated 6.5 million people in the UK providing unpaid care to family members and friends, Devon authorities are urging carers to take a moment, for themselves.
There are about 90,000 people providing unpaid care for loved ones and friends in Devon; more if you include Plymouth and Torbay.
Many carers don’t see themselves as ‘carers’; they feel that they’re just doing what families and friends do for each other when they need help, and they’re not going to make an issue of it.
But Devon County Council and Devon’s CCGs say, ‘Do make an issue of it. It’s...
A charity run community café in Exeter will open its doors to the elderly and lonely on Christmas Day.
Café 55, run by national disability charity Sense, will offer a free Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings, for up to 30 people who would otherwise be spending the day alone. Guests will also be treated to some festive entertainment including carols sung by The Rediscover Church choir, and presents and food donated by the Pinhoe and Guildhall Sainsbury’s stores. Café 55’s Manager, Jane Tucker, was inspired to host the event after speaking to a member of the charity’s social...
Police are asking the public to be vigilant after reports of a man impersonating a police officer in Exeter.
Police have had reports that a man has been in the Beacon Heath area of Exeter attempting to gain entrance to properties claiming that he is a police officer. The man isn’t wearing a uniform and is using a handwritten ID. We believe that he is targeting the elderly.
The man is described as a white man in his 40’s/50’s, very short dark hair, sometimes wearing a dark blue baseball cap, stocky build and around 5”8 tall.
M&S and Exeter Dementia Alliance are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.
On Saturday 10 September, we are calling on volunteers to spend the day spreading awareness of dementia among members of the public. We want you to join us at M&S Exeter High Street. Together, we’ll give out information to the public, personally support shoppers with dementia and run an inspiring awareness session for local retailers
M&S and the Royal Voluntary Service are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.
On Thursday 8 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us host a vintage-style tea party at Cornwall Street M&S, to raise awareness for the work of the Royal Voluntary Service, to thank our wonderful, tireless volunteers and to provide a fun day out for members of our community.
If you would like to sign-up for participation in...
M&S and Plymouth Dementia Alliance are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.
On Wednesday 7 September, we are calling on volunteers to spend the day spreading awareness of dementia among members of the public. We want you to join us at M&S Drake’s Circus. Together we’ll give out information to the public, personally support shoppers with dementia and run an inspiring awareness session for local retailers
M&S and Age UK are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth. On Monday 5 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us in decorating and refurbishing three rooms at Plymouth’s Ageing Centre on the Barbican. We need your help to provide upgraded facilities for elderly and lonely people in Plymouth which will enable them to make new friends, socialise and take part in enriching activities. The refurbished Ageing Centre will also...
M&S and the Royal Voluntary Service are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.
On Monday 5 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us host a vintage-style tea party at Ide Village Hall to raise awareness for the work of the Royal Voluntary Service, to thank our wonderful, tireless volunteers and to provide a fun day out for members of our community.
Our amazing 35,000 nationwide volunteers support over 10,000...
Members of the public are being invited to a special event which will highlight and address the risks of a person having a fall.
The event will be held at the Methodist Church in Sidmouth on 22 June 2016, between 10-12am, and people are invited to drop in at any time.
A number of professionals and services will be on hand to talk about the risks of having a fall. They will also provide practical functional advice on how to avoid falls and how to keep mobile and healthy. Refreshments will be provided.
Having a fall can be significant risk, especially for older people...
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an elderly woman was the victim of a distraction burglary in her home in Newton Abbot.
The woman, aged 90, had around £50 stolen from her purse after letting the suspect into her home.
Police are keen for anyone who saw the man to get in touch as soon as possible.
The theft took place on Sunday 24th April between 2pm and 3pm when a man knocked on the woman’s front door in Wolborough Street saying he had been running and asked to use her toilet and have a drink. The woman let him in and the following day he...
