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ementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in Devon

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Barnstaple and Exmouth, branches this September, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. The clinics will take place throughout September, and appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

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Crunch time for Sidmouth donkeys thanks to Waitrose donation

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Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 8:04pm

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth received a special treat for its resident donkeys this week, thanks to a generous donation of 150kg of carrots from the local Waitrose store.

The mountain of carrots, kindly donated by Sidmouth Waitrose on Stowford Rise, was met with delight by staff and donkeys alike at The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth.

The sanctuary is currently closed to visitors, but donkey-facing staff are still ensuring the resident animals continue to receive the highest level of care.

The donated veg will provide a much needed...

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Lawyer, tailor, soldier, hairdresser – over 1,300 answer the call to help vulnerable

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Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 6:22pm

Thirteen hundred people including vets, plumbers, soldiers, hairdressers, builders, students, artists and estate agents have answered the call to help care for the county’s most vulnerable residents.

It follows an urgent countywide appeal to recruit Healthcare Assistants – a vital new role supporting social care providers and the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.

The registrations have come from people aged 16 to 65, some former health care professionals’ others, with little or no experience at all in health or care.

But despite their varying backgrounds they...

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How to find a part-time job

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:16am

Part-time work has lots of benefits. It is an opportunity to have a more flexible schedule or a way to earn extra money. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics , more than 26 million Americans are doing some type of part-time work. This type of work is useful to students looking to get their first experience and collect money for education. Additionally, retirees, moms with babies, and people who need a second job are also interested in working on a part-time condition. In this article, we will describe basic tips on how and where to find jobs that offer less than 35 hours per week...

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Grand Prix Times: Formula One Racing

If you’re looking for the latest information when it comes to Formula One racing and any upcoming events then you’ll want to stick around for this piece.

There is nothing more thrilling than being able to watch the Grand Prix F1 Racing, and see these amazing machines reach incredible speeds. There is a rush that comes with seeing something that could be dangerous, but knowing that the people behind the wheel are more than capable of getting things right.

Formula One racing is a sport that can be for everyone and there is a brilliant community of supporters out there....

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Jane Chanot from The Family Law Company presents a virtual cheque to Naomi Cole

The Family Law Company presents a virtual cheque to FORCE

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 04/17/2020 - 9:22pm

The Family Law Company has raised £1600 for cancer charity FORCE in memory of a colleague who succumbed to the disease.

The current lockdown meant that the presentation was carried out virtually through a Microsoft Teams meeting, when Director, Jane Chanot ‘met’ Naomi Cole, Community Fundraising Coordinator with FORCE to present the cheque.

Jane said: “The money was raised by the company as a tribute to my former secretary Helen Finch, a much loved and valued member of our team who passed away last year.

“Although it was sad not to be able to hand over the...

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Devon volunteer Alison living the dream

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Posted: Fri, 04/17/2020 - 6:16pm

A Devon volunteer's amazing dedication to the community café she helped set up at her church has won her a prestigious award.

Alison Stephens – a member of the City’s Methodist Central Hall congregation – has just been named one of Methodist Insurance’s eleven regional winners in its national Church Volunteer Awards.

She beat hundreds of other nominees, winning a £1,000 prize for the church, and she now goes forward to a national final where she stands to win even more.

Alison is living her dream – literally.

Ten years ago, the retired primary school...

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Local school children give Exeter care home residents a welcome morale boost

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Posted: Fri, 04/17/2020 - 4:05pm

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, received a wonderful morale boost this week, thanks to some kind-hearted pupils fromClyst Heath Primary School.

Like most other care homes, Cadogan Court is closed to all but essentialvisitors because of the threat of Coronavirus to its residents.

The daughter of one of the Home’s staff had the idea of making colourful cards and writing letters to send to the residents with uplifting messages. She asked her friends to get involved and they were only too happy to oblige.

The residents were so delighted to...

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Ramblers keep walk-lovers active during lockdown

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Posted: Fri, 04/17/2020 - 3:42pm

# roamsweethome connects everyone who loves walking and the outdoors

With the COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ now extended for another three weeks, staying active is more important than ever, for both mental and physical health. A multi-faceted campaign by the Ramblers, called #roamsweethome, is encouraging everyone to keep active safely for leisure, health and happiness close to home and at home – whatever they can safely do – as well as inspiring and connecting everyone who loves walking and the outdoors.

The Ramblers – the charity which helps everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking and...

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Grants prove ‘lifesaver’ to Topsham group battling Covid-19

A Topsham group supporting vulnerable and elderly people during the Coronavirus pandemic has described the awarding of almost £4,000 from the Exeter Covid-19 Action Fund as “a life saver!”

The Estuary League of Friends was successful in applying for two grants to help people in Topsham, Countess Wear and Newtown.

The money will be used to maintain the charity’s lifeline Home Help service for 98 vulnerable and elderly people in Topsham and the surrounding area, providing help in the home so that they can live safely during the Coronavirus outbreak.

It will also...

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Father and son doctor duo work at the same hospital in fight against COVID-19

A Medicine graduate from the University of Exeter is working alongside his clinician father in a Westcountry hospital in treating patients battling COVID-19.

Junior doctor Tayyib Mubashar works alongside his consultant paediatrician father, Yahya Mubashar on the front line at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust during the current Coronavirus crisis.

Tayyib told BBC Spotlight, when asked about working on the front line: “I’m seeing people come together in ways we previously haven’t. The current situation is not only a baptism by fire for junior doctors, it’s the...

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