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The earlier you know, the more you can do – but what you do with that knowledge matters

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and this year’s theme is “ The Earlier You Know, the More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

It does matter. I have seen first hand how a diagnosis can bring understanding to something that may have felt confusing, frightening or impossible to explain. It can open the door to support, conversations, planning and, importantly choice.

But I think there is another part of the conversation that matters just as much.

What do we do with that knowledge?

Because dementia is never simply about the person who receives...

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NHS England invites people of Devon to give feedback about their experience of urgent and emergency care

NHS England is inviting people from across Devon to give feedback on their recent experiences of using urgent and emergency care (UEC) services.

The survey, which is live from 25th August 2022, asks people about their recent experiences to help better understand what they have accessed, why and what their experience was like.

The survey is easy-to-fill-out and will be live for 6 weeks.

Anyone who has accessed any type of urgent and emergency care over the last 4 years is invited to take part’ however the survey is particularly interested in anyone who may have...

Pharmacists on hand to help with minor conditions

If you’re feeling unwell this Bank Holiday weekend, remember your local pharmacist is on hand to help and can save you a long wait in your local emergency department.

Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment, minor injury unit or even in busy hospital emergency departments.

Pharmacist Jackie Lewis of Lewis Pharmacy in Exmouth said: “Whether it’s sunburn, a bite or sting or an upset stomach, we’re on hand throughout the bank holiday, as always. We can support you...

Henry says voicing the symptoms of leukaemia is vital #SpotLeukaemia

Non-existent awareness of leukaemia symptoms “extremely worrying”

Leading UK leukaemia charities launch memorable new campaign to get people “parroting on” about the symptoms for Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September

People in the South West are being urged to take notice of the symptoms of leukaemia, as new research published today shows that none of those surveyed in the region were able to identify ALL four of most widely reported symptoms - fatigue, bruising, unusual bleeding and repeated infections.

Leukaemia is a form of blood cancer affects people of all ages and 28 people receive a leukaemia diagnosis every day in the UK –...

6 Ways to Keep Fit During Summer

The summer months are a fantastic time to get in shape, but we admit that it can be difficult to keep motivated when through the intense heat. Fortunately, there are plenty of tactics you can adopt to help you stay on track and maintain your beach bod. If you’re searching for your next healthy habits, continue reading.

Eat a Balanced Breakfast

Exercise is only part of the puzzle when it comes to keeping healthy because you need to follow a well-balanced diet as well, especially at breakfast. There are plenty of foods to help get the right start to your day including whole oats,...

Beat the Frizz with these Essential Summer Hair Care Tips

Are you someone who struggles with frizz and split ends during the summer months? Even a slight increase in humidity can wreak havoc on hair. Eager to get out and enjoy the warmer weather? The good news is that it's fairly easy to keep your locks looking their best, even during the hottest stretch of the year. Read on for some invaluable tips to beat the frizz and look after your hair this summer.

Conditioning is Crucial

It's important to keep your hair conditioned throughout the year. However, it's even more vital during the height of summer. If your current shampoos and...

Kitan Ojo - new ambassador for The OddBalls Foundation at the University of Exeter

University of Exeter student and rugby union star signs up as charity ambassador to educate young men about the dangers of testicular cancer

A professional rugby union player who is studying at the University of Exeter will be taking on another role in education after signing up to support a testicular cancer charity. Kitan Ojo, who is in the senior academy squad at Harlequins, has secured the role of university ambassador for The OddBalls Foundation and from the autumn term will be helping the organisation to encourage men to check themselves for signs of the disease, the most prominent form in males aged 15-49.

Kitan Ojo, 19, is from Weybridge in Surrey and is studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the...

Visiting Devon? Here’s how to access medical help if you need it

Each summer, data from our four emergency departments suggests that up to one quarter of patients are visitors to the county.

Devon’s NHS is reminding visitors to the county that there are plenty of options available to them, should they get injured or poorly while on holiday or if they have left their medication at home.

In the vast majority of cases a pharmacist can help you with advice and over the counter remedies. Whether it’s sunburn, an insect bite, an upset stomach or earache a local pharmacy can offer quick and easy assistance for minor conditions. You can find...

New anonymous digital mental health support service launched across Devon

A new free and confidential digital mental health and wellbeing service for adults is now available across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

Qwell (www.qwell.io), delivered by mental health provider Kooth , will ensure that every adult living in the Devon has access to a choice of support to managing their own emotional health and wellbeing.

NHS Devon, working in partnership with Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Councils, has commissioned Qwell to provide all adults aged 18+ with free, anonymous, confidential digital mental health support.

Qwell offers a safe online space...

Got an urgent health need? NHS 111 can help

Residents and visitors to Devon are being reminded that if they have an urgent health issue this summer they can access medical advice online or by phone 24 hours a day at NHS111 .

Anyone contacting 111 who needs emergency medical care from a hospital Emergency Department (also known as A&E) will be given direct access to the department. Staff at NHS111 can also refer patients through to Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres. This will ensure that people get to the right place for treatment quickly and may reduce their waiting times.

NHS Devon’s Clinical...

Why time spent in nature is so good for our mental health

You don’t have to be the most well-informed person in the world to know that spending time outside is good for us. Fresh air, exercise, absorbing that all-important vitamin D naturally; take your pick of the benefits. But is there more to simply wandering around in nature than we realise? Might there be less obvious signs that we’re reaping the rewards as we walk the dog?

Theodore Rosak certainly thought so. In his book published in 1992, he coined the phrase ‘ecopsychology’. Beautifully self-explanatory, Rosak used the term to describe the study of the mental health benefits of...

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The earlier you know, the more you can do – but what you do with that knowledge matters

NHS England invites people of Devon to give feedback about their experience of urgent and emergency care

Pharmacists on hand to help with minor conditions

Non-existent awareness of leukaemia symptoms “extremely worrying”

6 Ways to Keep Fit During Summer

Beat the Frizz with these Essential Summer Hair Care Tips

University of Exeter student and rugby union star signs up as charity ambassador to educate young men about the dangers of testicular cancer

Visiting Devon? Here’s how to access medical help if you need it

New anonymous digital mental health support service launched across Devon

Got an urgent health need? NHS 111 can help

Why time spent in nature is so good for our mental health

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