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From 2 March, when poor weather or maintenance prevents Devon’s emergency aircraft from flying, two new Critical Care Cars mean our critical care teams can still provide specialist life-saving care by road. In the Autumn 2018 Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £10 million in capital funding for air ambulance services.  Devon Air Ambulance applied for £226,061 of this fund, to purchase two critical care cars, all their medical equipment and 35 public access defibrillators. Proud of being 100% independent, Devon Air Ambulance have always been forward thinking, putting the...

In the summer of 2019, Dr Ben Garnett, Senior Ecologist at SLR conducted some bat inspections of an NHS building in Exminster. During his visit he started speaking to one of the staff, Richard Wellington, who works for a not-for-profit NHS initiative called New Leaf.

New Leaf is part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service and supports mental health recovery in adults by teaching them new vocational skills and supporting them back into the world of work.

Their programme provides opportunities in a range of departments, from a commercial plant...

A fascinating drawing signed by politician Harold Macmillan goes under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers sale on March 7.

The picture by amateur artist Miriam Cozens depicts an historic scene at the House of Commons; the day that Winston Churchill made his final major speech as Prime Minister.

Known as ‘Never Despair’ the speech talks about the divisions that set in after the end of the Second World War, the hostility between East and West and the threat of the nuclear bomb. In his two final sentences Churchill made a farewell to the House and the British people. He said...

Hundreds of health and care jobs will be on offer at a series of ‘Proud to Care’ jobs fairs next month.

The job and careers fairs will be held at different locations across Devon over four Saturdays from March 7 to March 28 2020.

The events give those thinking of entering a health or care profession, as well as existing professionals who want develop their careers, the chance to meet many of Devon’s health and care providers in one place.

Attendees will be able to speak directly to employers from a wide range of organisations including the NHS Trusts, Devon County...