“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a phrase we often hear, and it couldn’t be more relevant for carers. Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
While my focus here is on dementia carers, these insights can benefit all unpaid carers navigating the demands of caregiving.
Understanding the Value of Carers
The work of unpaid carers saves the government billions each year—a contribution that often goes unnoticed. Yet, carers deserve...
Fifteen projects designed to reduce the growing global threat of antifungal drug resistance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have received UK government funding via the University of Exeter’s FAILSAFE project.
FAILSAFE ( Fungal AMR Innovations for LMICS: Solutions and Access For Everyone ), is managed by the University of Exeter’s MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, in partnership with the UK Department of Health and Social Care’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF). GAMRIF is a One Health UK aid fund that supports research and development around the world to reduce the...
Explore a winter wonderland of art, crafts and handmade gifts at the Boatyard Studio, open 10-4 on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas.
Nestled between the canal and the river, meet local artists and makers covering a range of disciplines including ethical, sustainable clothing and textiles; printmaking and painting; wood, ceramics and papier-mâché. A huge variety of quality handmade gifts to suit all budgets.
Pop by and warm up with hot mulled apple juice and mince pies after a seasonal stroll along the riverside!
After 10 years away from the main stages of the world, Basement Jaxx are bringing back their legendary euphoric energy-filled live experience with a live show at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, in Summer 2025.
While many of their electronic contemporaries have looked to technology to make their gigs a compelling experience, Basement Jaxx have always embraced a maximalist approach, combining a dizzying and ever-growing array of singers, MCs, musicians and eventually whole troupes of dancers to turn any stage into a life-affirming cavorting carnival of music.
Making sure unpaid carers across Devon are aware of their legal entitlements is top of the agenda on Carers Rights Day this month, following a report earlier this year that evidenced the daily experiences of hundreds of carers in the county and the toll looking after a partner, family member or friend can take on them.
Westbank Community Health and Care’s Devon Carers service has been supporting unpaid carers for 25 years. The theme of this year’s Carers Right’s Day on Thursday 21 November is ‘recognising your rights’. On that day, Devon Carers is organising an Information Fair at...
A cat centre in Clyst Honiton is marking the first anniversary of its move to state-of-the-art facilities which have allowed the team to help over 500 cats since opening.
Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre, located just off Sidmouth Road, moved into its new building on 15 November 2023 after more than two years of construction works. The new centre replaced outdated buildings which no longer met the charity’s minimum standards for either cat welfare or staff and volunteers. It was designed to provide and promote cat care excellence in the area as well as create an enjoyable...
CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor is bringing the fourth series of its award winning TechTalks to Sandy Park Conference and Event Centre, Exeter on Wednesday 20th November 2024.For the last two years, these innovative free talks have been a source of inspiration, knowledge, and a way to bring members of the industry together.
The upcoming series, centred around the theme ‘Have Your Say’ provide a platform for electricians to collaborate with CEF and event partners - the Institution of Engineering and Technology [IET}. Attendees will be able to expand...
Two Devon-based franchise brands have come out as big winner at this year’s BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.
The Creation Station and Football Fun Factory, based in Exmouth and Exeter respectively, have won coveted awards at the BFA’s annual black-tie event, considered the ‘Oscars’ of the franchising world.
With their tag line of ‘Discover Your Tomorrow’, the BFA is widely recognised as the UK’s self-regulatory body for franchising.
The results of their latest national survey in October revealed that the franchising sector contributes £19.1 billion to the...
The 190-year-old Iron Bridge in Exeter will be closed for essential maintenance at the start of next year.
The Grade II listed structure needs to undergo structural repairs, drainage improvements, replacement of expansion joints, waterproofing of the bridge deck, resurfacing and upgrades to signs and lighting.
Work is due to start on Monday 13 January 2025, and is expected to take around five months to complete.
While work is carried out, the closure at Iron Bridge will extend from the junction with Dinham Road to Paul Street. This closure will be in effect 24...
Exeter’s local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s, launches its Christmas fundraising campaign today, with a powerful thought-provoking video , filmed from the perspective of someone with no option but to sleep rough.
The film tells a story that is fictionalised, yet very common
Although the account is fictional, trauma and poor mental health are key causes of homelessness among the people St Petrock’s supports.
A former client of St Petrock’s, who slept on Exeter’s streets for six months before being helped into supported accommodation last year, has kindly...
