Exeter City Council has launched an ambitious bid to address homelessness in the city.
If successful the Next Steps Accommodation Programme funding would continue to support those accommodated during Covid-19 and help to further address homelessness in the city.
The application with city partners looks to:
· Continue to provide accommodation until the end of March 2021 for the 42 accommodated under Covid and continue to reduce rough sleeping in the city
· Provide dedicated support for those accommodated in hotels
Demand for support for individuals suffering with acute mental health conditions during the coronavirus pandemic has led Exeter-based mental health support service, Independent Living West Country, to increase staff levels by 51% since April.
Set up following the withdrawal of MIND in the region in 2018, the business has seen demand for support and its services rise by 18%, driven by a dramatic rise in the number of clients being referred to it by Devon County Council, which has responsibility for the care of some of the county’s most vulnerable individuals once they leave the...
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruptions to the UK stock market, to the point where we are now officially in a recession. The UK economy shrank 20.4 percent between April and June, compared to the first three months of the year; the biggest drop on record.
The temporary closure of businesses has dramatically affected annual trading figures. Now, profits, business plans, and budgets are having to be hastily revised, especially in the worst hit markets,...
Whilst it may be seen as a step into the unknown for some, Rob Baxter says the challenge of getting his Exeter Chiefs squad primed and ready for midweek fixtures is something that is largely ‘exciting’ for him and his players.
Just four days after claiming maximum reward from their 32-22 win at Sale Sharks, the Chiefs travel to local rivals Bristol Bears tomorrow night for their Round 15 Gallagher Premiership encounter at Ashton Gate (7:45pm).
In what is the second of three fixtures in just over a week for the table-topping Chiefs, Baxter - like his coaching counterparts...
Bitcoin was never designed for a typical equity investment, in 2011 and 2013 when digital money was being appreciated rapidly, so some speculative investors were drawn towards it. Hence, people don't purchase bitcoin as a medium of exchange, but its investment value is the element that attracts people.
But this doesn’t mean that investing in bitcoins isn't risky, and Bitcoin carries several inherent risks due to the lack of guaranteed value digital nature. Some agencies, like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the...
On Saturday 22 August the Exeter branch of the Women’s Equality Party, supporters of Make Votes Matter , took part in a nationwide Day of Action to highlight the growing local concern about the UK’s current First Past The Post voting system.
Members of the branch demonstrated with placards and banners, pressing for the need for Proportional Representation in general elections. The Exeter group undertook a socially distanced rally at the city’s historic Guildhall, where the full city council met until March this year, posting campaign photos on social media .
Fall is settling in and before long, the cold days of winter will rear their heads. While you've probably thought about stocking up on a few extra jackets for women and men to brace yourself against the outside chill, have you considered the best way to keep your home cozy and warm this upcoming winter season? You have denim jackets, vests, blazers, and every other type of outerwear to keep you cozy, now why not take care of keeping your home cozy and warm as well. Read on below for a few tips to help you make your home safe and warm this upcoming winter season.
For sending and receiving bitcoins, there is an application you need to install in your computer or mobile devices known as a Bitcoin Wallet. You are required to have the wallet as it keeps track of your Bitcoin balance, which may be in one or more than one bitcoin addresses. Normally, the wallets also have a feature that will keep a record of your previous Bitcoin cash transactions. Across different platforms, there are various wallets available out there. The features may vary from one wallet to another, but they share the same basic...
Table tennis is more than a fun way to spend time with family and friends. Although often wrongly disregarded by the sports fans around the world, this physical activity will keep your body, mind, and spirit extra fit.
If you have free time on your hands and want to use it to boost your overall health, while still having an enjoyable time, these are some of the reasons why you should consider playing table tennis.
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We are living in a fast-paced world. With so many things happening in our personal and professional lives, it’s no wonder we are walking...
Your homes should be your haven; a place to hide away from all the stresses and messes and hustle and bustle of the world. Creating the perfect home in which to unwind takes a little bit of planning, but can also be a lot of fun. It is all about finding what makes you feel relaxed and also identifying solutions for anything in your home that distracts or irritates you. There are so many different improvements that you can make to a property which can really improve the quality of your home life.
This is a simple guide to renovation projects that can make your home more relaxing...
