Health & Beauty

Cases of norovirus are rising across the country and local people are urged to take steps to prevent the spread.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is urging the public to help stop the spread of norovirus by not visiting if they have symptoms of the virus and washing their hands regularly if visiting a healthcare setting.

Tracey Reeves, Director of Nursing – Eastern services at the Royal Devon said: “We are seeing a significant increase in the number of norovirus cases across the Royal Devon.

" We are doing everything we can to try and...

People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers (56%) each year than attend a routine medical examination (24%), with 30% of people more likely to prioritise the health of their loved ones over their own health.

Routine checks for people...

A PACK of pawfect pups charmed visitors at Specsavers Exeter as part of a week-long series of celebrations.

The store was marking 20 years of audiology care, with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People playing a key role in the party-like proceedings.

The charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds they would otherwise miss, and its members were keen to give demonstrations to store staff and customers.

As part of the store’s celebrations, staff organised a fundraising raffle in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, with a hamper and other...

Exeter opticians are reminding people about the eye-health services they provide on behalf of the NHS which can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital Emergency Department.

High street optometrists form part of primary care by being the first point of contact for a range of sudden onset eye conditions or concerns, in the same way that GPs cover broader aspects of health.

Staff at the Specsavers Exeter store can detect and manage a huge range of eye conditions, including red eye, dry eye and floaters in the vision. Help with more complex conditions will be discussed...