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We often cite lack of awareness as one of the main reasons why more people don’t seek therapy, but this is not the only obstacle keeping Great Britain from having better levels of mental health. In the past year, stress and anxiety have affected everyone, from students to the elderly, and studies have shown that factors such as social distancing, job loss, and loneliness will have a lasting impact on our mental health. But, despite more people being aware of the importance of therapy than ever before, not everyone is financially prepared to attend sessions. Therapy is more affordable than...

The NHS in Devon is reminding people how vital it is to have both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination to get the best protection from the virus and circulating variants; including the so called Indian and Kent variants.

The number of people in Devon not attending their second appointment has risen in recent weeks.

People in eligible groups are being reminded to:

• • Book their second vaccination if it wasn’t booked at the time of the first.
  • Attend both appointments.
  • If they have had a second dose elsewhere please cancel the
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When someone that you care about has passed away, it can sometimes be difficult to see yourself getting through this moment, and then the next. Finding ways to actively manage your grief can be difficult. It is important to remember that, for the most part, any feelings of despair and even anger are entirely normal. To help yourself continue with daily life, even in the days and weeks following your loved one’s passing, you can look into ways to try and manage your grief at a level that still allows you to function.

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Three quarters of adults in Devon have now had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

More than 750,000 first doses had been given up to 23 May and almost half a million second doses.

The milestone has been reached less than six months since the first vaccine was administered in Devon on 8 December 2020 to 81-year-old Kathleen Viney.

Since then vaccines have been delivered in a huge variety of places, including a mosque, bus, sports centres and grounds, a garden centre, pub, pharmacies, a town hall, hospitals and events venues.

Darryn Allcorn, Chief...