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People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county.

The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework , is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide more joined-up support in local communities. This aims to help people stay healthier for longer, access more care closer to home, reduce the need for hospital treatment where appropriate, and ensure...

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in Devon to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees. There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding their cat to sell the kittens, but a lack of buyers leads to them being brought into rescue or simply abandoned to fend for themselves.

Stuart Insley, Centre Manager at Blue Cross in Devon said...

Residents at Alexander House Care Home in Exeter have helped raise £322.20 for Hospiscare through a community Summer Fayre, with the donation presented in person during a special cheque handover.

Alexander House Care Home on Hawkins Road hosted its Summer Fayre in August, welcoming residents, relatives, friends, staff and members of the local community for an afternoon of stalls, food, games and entertainment.

The event was organised by the home's Activities Team, who wanted to create an enjoyable day for residents while raising money for a local organisation making a...

A Devon man with motor neurone disease (MND) has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to fundraising by the MND Association’s Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal.

Joff Machell, 56, from Exeter, was presented with the award by The Princess Royal at a special event held at Blenheim Palace in July, which celebrated the vital contribution volunteers make to people affected by MND.

Joff was recognised for the inspirational way he responded to his MND diagnosis, overcoming the devastating end to his much-loved career in orthodontics and channelling his energy into...