The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.
Visitors and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend is a four-day break (18 – 21 April 2025).
The message is that urgent and emergency health care will be there for you, but please choose the right service for your needs.
Ahead of the Easter weekend, the advice is to:
Make sure you have ordered and collected any repeat medicines ,
Exeter Chiefs and Louie Gulley have put pen to paper on a senior contract for the young hooker ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Gulley, who was one of four Chiefs players included in England’s 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship winning squad, signs the contract with his hometown club after another stellar season with EURFC.
“I’m unbelievably excited to have signed a contract,” Gulley said. “It’s truly a dream come true for me. Playing in the pre-season friendly double header was a cool experience and I’m looking forward to my future at Chiefs.”
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service this Easter bank holiday weekend, as the region prepares for the start of the holiday season.
Residents and tourists to the South West are being reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Bank holiday weekends can be a very busy period for the emergency services, especially when the weather is warm and people are out enjoying the sun – whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends, or exploring the...
International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost digital literacy and reduce student loneliness.
The Tech-and-Life Pal project aims to get older people to give students the benefit of their "life wisdoms and experience", while the students help them out with essential digital skills such as how to use a smartphone or laptop.
Dr Yuxi Heluo, assistant professor at the University of Exeter Business School, started the project as a research trial, but it has been so successful in that it’s likely...
People across Devon are being encouraged to put forward local NHS staff and volunteers for an award.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its Extraordinary People Awards.
The Trust is asking patients and carers to nominate a staff member, team or volunteer in the ‘Extraordinary Care’ category. If you, or someone you know received excellent care from an individual or team at the Royal Devon, you can nominate them here .
Sam Higginson, Chief Executive at the Royal Devon said: "Our Extraordinary People Awards are such an important...
Jones Bootmaker , the renowned British footwear and accessory brand is excited to announce the opening of its newest store in Exeter. Due to open in early June, this new store is a part of the brand's ongoing commitment to investing in the high street.
The new store, which will be located on High Street, reflects the brand’s dedication to delivering high-quality, stylish footwear while strengthening its presence in key locations across the UK.
Jake Kavanagh, Area Manager for Jones Bootmaker, said: "We are very excited to be opening up our first new Jones Bootmaker store...
EACH year, the Devon County Show selects a charity to benefit from its fundraising efforts. The organisers are delighted to announce that Pete’s Dragons, a local charity with its head office located in Exmouth, has been chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2025.
Founded a decade ago by Alison Jordan following the suicide of her younger brother Pete, Pete’s Dragons is dedicated to providing timely, appropriate, and professional support to those affected by suicide. The charity has grown significantly since its humble beginnings and now boasts a team of fully trained suicide...
An established Exeter accountancy firm has entered an exciting new chapter after three long-standing team members successfully took ownership of the business.
Sidaways Chartered Accountants, which has been a trusted financial partner to businesses in and around Exeter for nearly four decades, has always placed a strong emphasis on developing local talent. Many of its employees started their careers at the firm, gaining experience and progressing into senior roles. Now, with the help of Allica Bank, the three of them have completed a management buyout to ensure Sidaways remains...
Enable Law, the specialist mental capacity, personal injury, and medical negligence law firm, has bolstered its leadership team with the promotion of Claire Leslie as a new partner.
Claire has been promoted to partner from her position as Legal Director and Head of the firm’s Exeter Clinical Negligence Team.
Commenting on her new position with South West-headquartered Enable Law, Claire said: “I am delighted to join the partnership at Enable Law and further dedicate my expertise to advocating for individuals and families affected by medical negligence.
Browne Jacobson’s education team in South West England has a new lead following an internal promotion.
Victoria Hatton , who is based in the UK and Ireland law firm’s Exeter office, has stepped up from Senior Associate to Partner.
She was one of 15 partner and legal director promotions that came into effect this week across the firm’s seven offices.
Victoria, who has been practising law for 15 years, has been ranked as a “rising star” in the Legal 500 directory for the South-West since 2021. Her areas of expertise include academy projects, governance and student...
