Devon’s Director of Public Health, Steve Brown, is concerned about the number of cases still arising in work places.
He said: “We’re still seeing cases spreading between work colleagues. It’s often not because of the work place practices themselves, it’s more a consequence of social interaction between colleagues while at work. And too often, it’s the virus spreading between colleagues who are car sharing.”
So here’s a reminder:
Firstly, while in national lockdown, we should not be leaving our homes to travel unless for work or for other permitted essential...
Vehicle conversions and workplace outfitting firm bott has chosen to go electric with the order of a new Kia e-Niro electric car.
The firm, which already runs a fleet of plug-in hybrids from another brand, looked at the market and settled on the e-Niro, citing its range, practicality, reliability and seven-year/100,000 mile standard warranty each as principle reasons when making its decision.
The car is used by the company to visit clients and ensure bott’s presence on the road is seen to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious, as the company makes great...
During the pandemic, Devon’s residents have appreciated the green spaces around their churches like never before and now Devon CPRE is inviting churches of all denominations to enter this year’s competition to find the ‘Best Churchyard’ in the whole of the county.
Following a year with little to celebrate, Devon CPRE applauds the volunteers helping to maintain and ‘green up’ Devon’s churchyards. During the challenging months of lockdown, many churchyards have become real sanctuaries for the local community - not just for churchgoers. In some places, they are the only public space...
SHOPWORKERS are being encouraged to transfer their skills to care by one of Exeter’s providers as analysts predict there will be more than 200,000 retail job losses nationwide in 2021 (January 2021).
Guardian Homecare, which provides home care in and around Exeter, says experts report high street retailers are facing a terrible year ahead with more than 15,700 store closures anticipated.
Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare says: “According to the Centre for Retail Research (CRR), in 2020, as many as 177,000 jobs were lost from UK retail, that’s up by a quarter...
The NIHR-supported Novavax COVID-19 vaccine – which was trialled in Exeter and Cornwall – has demonstrated that the vaccine is 89.3% effective at preventing COVID-19.This data was identified from interim analysis of the Phase III study and included effectiveness against the new variants.
The Novavax study is the largest ever double blind, placebo-controlled trial to be undertaken in the UK. It recruited over 15,000 participants in just over 2 months from 35 UK research sites, including the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre based at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust...
Steven Humphreys is an electrical maintenance technician in the South West, working for NHS Property Services. In September, Steven will be running 10 Ultra Marathons in 10 days – a whopping 30-50 miles each day to raise funds for Crohn’s and Colitis.
The reason Steven is taking on such a difficult challenge is in honour of his son who suffers from severe Crohn’s disease. By taking on this incredible feat, Steven hopes to raise awareness for those who feel the pain and discomfort of Crohn’s every single day. He is determined to push through the pain, much like his son continues...
Despite their pubs being currently closed, many publicans across the South West are spreading some cheer to people in their local communities, during these challenging times, by sharing a heartwarming poem about pubs written and performed by a poet from Bristol.
The poem, which has been specially commissioned for pubs in the South West by arts project INN CROWD, is called ‘The Best Ones’, which has been written and performed by poet Malaika Kegode, who grew up in Devon. Her poem is part of a national campaign called ‘Winter Warmers’ that aims to help bring some cheer and hope to...
It was a positive start to the year as The Family Law Company welcomed four new starters to the teams in Exeter and Plymouth.
The growth in cases concerning children and domestic abuse during the lockdown months is well documented. Solicitor Hannah Duddridge has been engaged in Exeter to join the busy Children and Domestic Abuse Response team. Hannah qualified in 2019 and will be working with Team Leader, Senior Associate Gemma Sparks.
Victoria Power is also joining the team as a Paralegal. She will have the opportunity to assist the team working with victims of domestic...
STAFF at The Swan and Spelt restaurants in Bampton in Devon say they are proud to have been featured in the recently published 2021 Michelin Guide (January 2021).
Michelin insisted on going ahead with the guide this year to help support the hospitality industry after it has faced difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan and Spelt with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “After what has been an incredibly difficult year for the hospitality industry, we’re staggered and delighted that both of our restaurants have...
Devon’s care workers need to be recognised now for their vital contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being better valued and rewarded, according to Devon County Council’s (DCC) Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter.
More care workers are needed to provide care to older people and those with disabilities or mental health needs.
There are currently approximately 1,500 permanent care vacancies in Devon, and many other additional temporary vacancies due to COVID-19.
And Cllr Leadbetter says that unless the government...
