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Patients at the RD&E highly rate the services provided, according to survey results released this week.

The annual Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inpatient Survey looked at the care of 706 inpatients who were discharged from the RD&E in July 2018. Patients assessed the Trust on a variety of areas during their stay, including the time it took for patients to get a bed on the ward, the care received from clinical and non-clinical staff and their overall views of the care and services provided by the Trust.

Overall, around half of the RD&E’s scores were in the top...

Stagecoach bus companies across the UK are helping to support Armed Forces Day 2019. With events planned across the country, it is a chance to celebrate the great work of our Armed Forces. Stagecoach South West is offering free travel for armed forces personnel, as part of the Armed Forces Day celebrations.

On the day itself, Saturday 29 June, Stagecoach South West will be offering free bus travel to armed forces personnel wearing their uniform or carrying a military ID card. The free bus travel is also available to veterans wearing their uniform or veterans badge.

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This summer, your local library is looking for people aged 14-19 to help out with the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge.

If you’re a lover of words, a keen people person or on the lookout for something to do during your summer break, this could be the perfect opportunity to learn some new skills whilst helping Devon’s youngsters to enjoy the magic of stories whilst school is out.

Helping with the Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to get some real hands on work experience, whilst also making a real difference to the lives of children aged 4-11.

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For families looking for a fun activity to do once the schools have broken up, Pets at Home is hosting a series of fun and free interactive pet workshops during the summer holidays. Taking place in stores across Devon the workshops will educate attendees about how to look after animals as pets and are aimed at children between the ages of 5-11.

The My Pet Pals workshops offer hands-on activities to educate the next generation of pet owners about keeping pets safe, happy and healthy. Children can expect to find out about the fascinating world of pets, with interactive games and ‘...