Are you thinking of starting a law firm? Just thinking about it can seem too overwhelming, especially if you’re just fresh out of law school. There is no doubt that it is a big step but not every part of it has to overwhelm you. If you want to embark on the journey of owning your own private business, then lots of preparation is essential. The better prepared you are, the fewer mistakes you will make. Sure, it’s expected to make mistakes and learn from them, but firms that shut down abruptly often do due to some obvious mistakes that could have been avoided through proper planning....
Coronavirus is a pandemic that has now made its way to almost all the regions around the world. It is a contagious disease that is spreading at a rapid rate and the alarming situation is the fact that there is no vaccine or definitive cure for the disease so far.
Another challenge is the fact that it is very difficult to identify corona. The symptoms of corona are flu like and include:
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
These symptoms are almost the same like the symptoms of a common cold and flu. Therefore, the only way to...
Across the UK, Marie Curie is gearing up to care for hundreds of additional dying patients requiring end of life care, in order to relieve the unprecedented pressure on the NHS during the Coronavirus crisis. With the number of cases rapidly increasing in the South West, local Marie Curie Nursing teams are working harder than ever.
Given the choice, people overwhelmingly say they would prefer to die in their own home, or in a hospice, rather than a hospital. End of life patients who do not want to be in hospital need to be moved to a more appropriate setting, as beds in critical...
Small to medium-sized manufacturers in the Exeter are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry.
The Manufacturing Barometer, which is conducted by South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), went live today and is inviting companies to highlight the issues they are facing and the support they need to overcome them.
Companies are being asked to highlight changes in production volumes, difficulties in retaining employees, supply chain disruption and any major ‘...
Councils are identifying accommodation that could, if required, be turned into temporary care facilities for people when they’re ready to leave hospital, to relieve pressure on the NHS.
The accommodation could also be used to temporarily house additional staff being recruited into healthcare, or staff being redeployed to frontline care roles.
Hospitals everywhere are under considerable pressure due to coronavirus (COVID-19), therefore it’s important that patients remain in them only for as long as they require specialist care.
Vertu Motors is opening the vast majority of service departments to ensure that key workers and vehicles critical to the country during the pandemic can continue their vital work.
The service departments at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Renault and Hyundai and Exeter Van Centre ar open.
Anyone classed by the government as a keyworker, or vehicles such as utilities, emergency services and food and necessary goods distributors will be able to access servicing and repairs. Where possible this will be extended to vulnerable people who need to stay mobile.
Vertu Motors is opening the vast majority of service departments to ensure that key workers and vehicles critical to the country during the pandemic can continue their vital work.
The service departments at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Renault and Hyundai and Exeter Van Centre ar open.
Anyone classed by the government as a keyworker, or vehicles such as utilities, emergency services and food and necessary goods distributors will be able to access servicing and repairs. Where possible this will be extended to vulnerable people who need to stay mobile.
New support service launched in Exeter to offer help during coronavirus outbreak
The Exeter Chiefs Foundation are today granting a six-figure sum to help back a new support service which has been launched in the city to help people through the current coronavirus outbreak.
Exeter Community Wellbeing – which has been set up by Exeter City Council and Wellbeing Exeter – will offer help and support to communities, including those individuals who are self-isolating as a result of the virus.
As part of its commitment to help the city during these unprecedented times...
A new on-demand subsidised taxi service is being trialled by Devon County Council to help key workers travel to and from work.
The impact of the coronavirus has seen bus companies report up to a 90% reduction in passenger numbers, leading to a drastic reduction in services and many companies only maintaining critical routes.
In order to replace those journeys previously made by bus, the County Council is introducing the “Key Cars” initiative which provides key workers with lifts to work for a subsidised flat fare.
Devon’s pioneering new Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme was launched this month.
Nine apprentices, part funded by Devon County Council, will be employed by independent sector social care providers.
Nursing associates work with people of all ages and in a variety of settings within health and social care. They are vital as they contribute to the core work of nursing by supporting registered nurses.
The apprentices will be based four days a week in nursing and residential care homes across the county and study one day a week at Plymouth University....
