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In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the significant impact it has had on people living with dementia and those caring for them, Bluebird Care Exeter wanted to provide ideas and support to make life during the current crisis a little easier.

William Flint, Director of Bluebird Care Exeter said: "As part of our response to the COVID-19 crisis, we wanted to find a way to actively address the struggles that many people living with dementia, and those who provide care to them - both professional carers and family carers - are currently dealing with.

"We are extremely...

A mum of two in Torrington, North Devon has come up with an idea to encourage her friends, family and neighbours to take part in #distantsocialising by creating ‘pub-tastic’ family fun in the comfort of their own homes.

After a few weeks of lock down, Jen Cooper had the idea for ‘Getting Together, Miles Apart’ events at her cyber pub Under Loch and Quay Inn , where weekly themes and music from ‘resident DJ’ Silent Streets Collective are shared on the website to connect people with their loved ones and inspire a good time.

“I am so busy in my job for the NHS during the...

Research has revealed that five key worker roles, essential to keeping Devon running, earn less than the real Living Wage of £19,344.

During the Covid-19 crisis there has been an influx of appreciation for the UK’s key workers. A variety of companies are offering a range of free or discounted food, drink, phone contracts, app subscriptions and clothing all to celebrate those who are keeping the country running.

However Check-a-Salary , the salary comparison platform, have conducted research into the salaries of 20 different key worker roles across the UK and uncovered...

We are living in uncertain times. Since the Covid-19 pandemic first seeped into the news headlines, only a matter of months ago, countries across the globe have been taking precautions. This had often involved lockdowns, with normal settings for social interaction – bars, restaurants, theatres, concert halls, and so on – closed until further notice. This crackdown on socializing has affected relationships, too. What if you happen to be single, and would have anticipated heading out to pubs or nightclubs at the weekend to interact with potential dates? There is an alternative, one that has...