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Peninsula celebrates budding success of new venture

Peninsula Private Medical Services opened its doors to invited guests for the ‘official’ launch Waterloo Court Health and Wellbeing Hub near Uffculme.

With the service already up and running, and word spreading fast, the founders were keen to celebrate successes so far and have the opportunity to showcase the impressive capabilities to invited guests.

Around 50 people took the opportunity to look around the facilities of the bespoke building, which grew from two old farm cottages. The main building at Waterloo Court now houses a private GP service with specialisms...

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ACRE support Time To Change event

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) has joined the growing number of organisations committed to ending the stigma and discrimination against people with experience of mental health problems.

The leading rural network signed a pledge on Tuesday 3 December with Time to Change, a programme run by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.

The signing ceremony took place in Cirencester where Chief Executive Janice Banks pledged ACRE’s support to Time to Change and to promoting a better understanding of mental health problems through its national Network of 38...

Exeter University doctor develops cancer detection app

Doctor Willie Hamilton from the University of Exeter, has designed a computer app for GP surgeries that is able to improve the detection of cancer symptoms in the early stages of the disease, potentially helping save thousands of lives.

The app costs £50 and is currently on trial at 160 GP surgeries nationwide.

It works by recording a patient's symptoms upon each doctor's visit. If, over various visits, the patient shows several otherwise harmless symptoms which together could be an early indicator of cancer, a warning will appear on the doctor's computer screen.

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Compounds in cannabis could limit stroke damage

UK Stroke Forum have revealed that compounds found in cannabis could be beneficial to stroke victims.

It has been suggested, after research was conducted at the University of Nottingham, that chemical comounds found in cannabis may help to reduce brain damage following a stroke.

The findings showed that the compounds could reduce the size of a stroke and improve neurological function.

Dr Dale Webb, Director of Research and Information at the Stroke Association, said:

" A stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the UK, with more than half of all...

Christmas Shopping Workout for residents of Exeter - top weight loss tip from Ideal Weight Coach

As we move into December we can really start getting into the Christmas spirit and if you have your eye focused on that perfect Christmas outfit then our top tips will help to get you in party-ready shape. Ideal Weight Coach Lisa Bennett’s top tip is use your Christmas shopping trips as an Ideal Weight Workout to help you lose pounds on the run up to Christmas and into the New Year.

Lisa Bennett says: ‘Think of your Christmas shopping trips as a great way to lose pounds. Many of us walk for miles to find that perfect gift and laden with more presents than Rudolf can carry, you are...

Help in diagnosis for stroke patients

Each year in the UK over 110,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke resulting in 60,000 deaths annually. Stroke costs the NHS £2.8 billion pounds a year, £1 billion more than the cost of coronary heart disease.

To improve outcomes for stroke patients in the UK a unique on line training course (accredited by the UK Stroke Forum, Education and Training) has been launched to support clinicians in recognising patients who present with the more subtle signs of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

A stroke is the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack and in nine out...

Devon’s Health Visiting Service gains Baby-friendly status

Devon Integrated Children's Services’ Health Visiting Team, which is led by Virgin Care, has been accredited with ‘Baby Friendly’ status having passed the stage three assessment of the Baby Friendly Initiative – a worldwide programme of UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) and the World Health Organisation. The initiative recognises that most of the barriers that prevent women from breastfeeding can be removed by access to well-trained health professionals, good quality support in the community and a widespread understanding of the profound health benefits of breast milk....

Taking Shape store opens in Exeter

Taking Shape, a formally Australian and New Zealand based company which offers colourful styles for ladies in sizes 14-26, has opened a brand new store in Exeter today.

To mark the occasion the store offered its new customers free fizz and cake.

Area Manager Rachel Paterson believes Taking Shape will offer something truly unique to the people of Exeter. She said:

“A lot of the clothing options out there for curvy ladies are plain black and boring. One of the biggest pieces of feedback we have is how much colour we have and the feminine and beautiful options we offer...

Free HIV tests on Sidwell Street

People in Devon are being encouraged to take HIV tests as part of National HIV testing week which starts this Friday (22 November).

Tests can be taken at the GU Medicine and Sexual Health Clinic in Sidwell Street, Exeter which featured on the BBC Three documentary Unsafe Sex in the City last month. Similar clinics are run in Exmouth, Tiverton, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Bideford, as well as contraception clinics in Okehampton, Holsworthy and Torrington. The clinics are run by the Devon Healthcare NHS trust. Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health...

Devon clothing brand celebrates success

Two Devon students are celebrating six successful months of their clothing brand Elsie & Arthur.

Having launched the business in May, the two are now reaping the rewards of their hard work.

Jack Williams, 21, and Allie Lawson, 20, both studying at university in Cardiff, were awarded a launcher loan from School For Startups, founded by ex-Dragons’ Den investor Doug Richards.

“Living in the countryside, we understand our target market,” said Jack, a Business Studies student at Cardiff Metroplitan University. “From the beginning we had in mind the type of items...

InStep Devon appeal for local leaders

Local running network InStep Devon has ambitions to get more people jogging and running in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon – and is looking for local leaders to help.

County Sports Partnership Active Devon has appointed InStep to coordinate the Beginner Runner Programme across the area. This is the latest phase of a Run England initiative whichwhich aims to get more people actively participating in the sport.

“Last year,” says InStep's co-ordinator Tony Gale, “I was involved in recruiting over 200 new beginner runners in the Exeter area. Now InStep is taking a lead across...

Health & Beauty

Peninsula celebrates budding success of new venture

ACRE support Time To Change event

Exeter University doctor develops cancer detection app

Compounds in cannabis could limit stroke damage

Christmas Shopping Workout for residents of Exeter - top weight loss tip from Ideal Weight Coach

Help in diagnosis for stroke patients

Devon’s Health Visiting Service gains Baby-friendly status

Taking Shape store opens in Exeter

Free HIV tests on Sidwell Street

Devon clothing brand celebrates success

InStep Devon appeal for local leaders

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