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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

When people think about dementia, they often think about memory loss, diagnosis, or the practical aspects of care.

What is spoken about far less is the emotional toll of trying to navigate support systems, whilst also coping with the reality of someone you care about living with dementia.

Over the past few years, families have reached out to me for support during incredibly vulnerable times. In one situation, a family approached me specifically for guidance and advocacy.

In another, my role began as a companion and personal assistant for somebody living with...

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Don’t miss Exeter mum2mum market this Sunday

The market takes place at America Hall in Pinhoe on Sunday (25 February), and runs from 10am-noon.

We have loads and loads of fantastic baby and children’s bargains including prams / travel system / jumperoo / steriliser / walker / cot mobile / toot toot toys / stair gates / toys / breast pump / clothes / Moses baskets / high chair / books / car seat / buggy / bedding / bounce and spin zebra / laugh n learn chair / ball pool with balls / piano floor Matt / ride on toy / baby swing / puzzles / shopkins / design a friend doll / I love my bear nursery set up / trike / bumbo / travel...

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Dartmoor great for health, naturally!

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Posted: Thu, 02/22/2018 - 7:56am

Recent research proves engaging with National Parks improves mental and physical wellbeing. Evidence has been published in light of action research carried out in two linked 3-year long projects by Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park Authorities.

Partners from Public Health England, Devon Local Nature Partnership, Active Devon, and Devon and Somerset County Councils gathered on Friday 16th February to hear the results of the ‘Moor Health and Wellbeing’ report. The evaluation, carried out by Plymouth University, weighs up the challenges and successes faced by Dartmoor’s Naturally...

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Tackling fuel poverty in the local community

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Posted: Thu, 02/22/2018 - 6:52am

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) is backing national Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Friday 23 February – as figures show that more 6,000 people in the area are struggling with their fuel bills.

The day marks the end of the Warm Homes Campaign, run by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA), which aims to raise awareness of the problem and some of the solutions available for those struggling to heat their homes affordably.

Gill Wyatt, Executive Chair at ECOE said: “In Exeter almost 12% (around 6,000 people) are in fuel poverty according to Government statistics....

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RD&E Maternity services rated highly by local mums

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Posted: Wed, 02/21/2018 - 2:52pm

Maternity services at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust have been rated highly by mums in the 2017 National Maternity Survey. The Trust performed well across the survey, and has been rated as one of the top performing nationally.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey asked women about their experience of antenatal care, care during labour and birth, and postnatal care. It was sent to more than 18,000 women who gave birth in February 2017 in services run by 130 NHS trusts across the country.

Responses were received from 155 mothers who were cared for by RD...

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Grey squirrels beat reds in ‘battle of wits’

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Posted: Wed, 02/21/2018 - 10:43am

Problem-solving powers may help to explain why grey squirrels have taken over from native red squirrels in the UK, new research says.

The study tested wild squirrels with an “easy” task (opening a transparent lid) and a “difficult” task (a more complex process of pushing and pulling levers) to get hazelnuts.

The two species were equally successful at the easy task, but a more of the grey squirrels cracked the difficult one.

The researchers, from the universities of Exeter and Edinburgh, said this “superior behavioural flexibility may have facilitated their invasion...

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Biggest beach clean to target plastic pollution at 2,500 beaches and rivers

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Posted: Wed, 02/21/2018 - 9:21am

Environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) have launched their annual Big Spring Beach Clean campaign, urging the public to take action to tackle plastic pollution from source to sea.

Already the single biggest community beach clean activation in the UK, the Big Spring Beach Clean engages 20,000 participants annually who, this year, will also be called upon to document and report ‘avoidable plastics’ that they find around the coastline in a mass ‘citizen science’ action. The Big Spring Beach Clean will urge individuals and communities to target ‘avoidable plastics’, helping...

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YMCA Exeter announce Corporate Partnership with Newton Abbot construction company

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Posted: Tue, 02/20/2018 - 10:10pm

Newton Abbot based construction company, Randall Simmonds, have pledged a monthly donation to YMCA Exeter in support of their expanding service provision in the county.

YMCA Exeter provide services in Supported Accommodation, Employment and Health & Wellbeing, for young people who are experiencing homelessness. The local charity, which was founded in 1846, is one of the oldest YMCAs in the world and supports over 1000 young people every year across Exeter, East, Mid and North Devon.

Speaking on behalf of the Newton Abbot based construction company, Phil Lewis from...

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Have you lost a loved one to cancer?

FORCE is launching a new project to offer more support to people who have lost a loved one to cancer.

The area’s leading local cancer support charity already offers face-to-face support and advice for those who have lost a family member to the disease.

It is now starting a pilot scheme to provide FORCE Bereavement Support Days. The first one will be held at Cardinal Newman House in Exeter on Thursday March 22 (10-4) and there are still places available.

The support day is open to anyone bereaved by a cancer death from three to 18 months ago.

It is free to...

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Killerton celebrates completion of roof conservation thanks to public support

It has been a year since Killerton, a much-loved National Trust gem near Exeter, saw scaffolding go up for major TLC to the roof and building. After astounding public support, the successful conservation project has finished.

Over ten months, the roof scape has been transformed. The worst affected roofs have been replaced, removing an unsightly temporary roof and old ventilation units. Urgent repairs and restoration to the stonework, parapets and roof lanterns is complete. A grant from Viridor Credits enabled the reintroduction of seven historic chimneys, with wood burners...

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Pioneering Initiative to develop next generation of Exeter’s data scientists

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Posted: Mon, 02/19/2018 - 12:25pm

The official launch has taken place of a pioneering alliance among leading partners to develop Exeter’s next generation of data scientists, as Exeter recently named among the top 10 cities for future tech hubs.

The new Exeter Data Information Science Collaborative (E-DISC) brings together leading city organisations to develop the city’s technical data analytical skills for the future.

Under the collaboration, organisations such as the Met Office, Exeter College, Exeter City Futures, Exeter City Council, University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation...

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