Childline volunteers are preparing to work day and night over the festive period to help young people from the South West who are struggling to cope with serious mental health problems.
In 2018/19 the NSPCC service delivered 7,157 counselling sessions across the 12-day period over Christmas and New Year – with almost 900 of those sessions happening between midnight and 7am.
More than half of those seeking support through the night across the festive period were struggling with mental health issues, self-harm and in the worst cases, suicidal thoughts and feelings.
DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas by keeping an eye on any elderly and vulnerable relatives or neighbours (December 2019).
Christmas can be bleak for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in the Torbay and Exeter areas, is asking people to check on loved ones and those who live nearby.
Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included, that do not...
Starting any business is an admirable goal, but manufacturing in particular can be overwhelming due to the number of processes involved.This is especially so if you have no experience or history in this particular area, you need to make sensible and thoroughly-researched decisions from the get-go.
Here are four important ideas to consider when you’re starting out in this industry.
Be Open to Finding Help from Other Experienced Companies
Problems will arise during the course of finding your place within the manufacturing world, and if problems surface which you...
The Safer Devon Partnership has today launched a campaign featuring a hard-hitting film, warning people of the threat of radicalisation.
Through its campaign the Partnership, which provides leadership for community safety work carried out across the county, is seeking to raise awareness about the risks of radicalisation, and in particular the role the internet (through social media, online gaming etc) often plays in that process.
Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups. People can...
So many of us think about that one special car – the one we have dreamt about owning since we were little, or the one that still makes our heads turn as an adult. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to walk into a dealership, hand over the money outright and go home with your new pride and joy? Unfortunately, that’s not realistic for many of us, so instead, it’s better to look at more accessible ways.
How can you get your hands on a luxury car in an accessible way? Read on to find out.
Buy second hand
Luxury cars depreciation rates tend to be a lot higher than those...
Research shows that being out in the sun makes people not only happier but also healthier. When the days get shorter it is sometimes difficult to go outside. But it is not good to constantly stay cooped up from morning until dark. It is depressed to deal with fewer sun time hours during the winter months. For many people, winter is a giddy time. And not everyone has the opportunity to go for a holiday to Spain (translated to Dutch: overwinteren ). Why is sunshine so important for people? Here are some reasons.
Vitamin D
The sun gives our vitamin D . It is hard to get...
Caring for a parent with dementia is not an easy task. It’s difficult watching someone you love slip away from you, even though they’re physically still there — not to mention the practical task of watching them round the clock to ensure their safety. All of this can leave you physically and emotionally exhausted. However, there are things you can do to make things a little easier.
Learn About Dementia
On paper, this seems like a no-brainer, but dementia is an unwelcome reality and it’s tempting to ignore it for as long as possible. However, instead of turning a blind eye...
Hendy Group’s heavy truck division, which includes a major centre in Exeter, is celebrating success in Europe after becoming the first UK IVECO dealer to be included in the Top 20 leading service providers in 2019
Hendy IVECO general manager Paul Gilbert said that the ranking is a great achievement for Hendy and reinforces its position as one of the UK’s leading heavy truck operators.
He said that following a year of ongoing investment in services, Hendy has been listed in 16th place in the prestigious Iveco Service Challenge.
Hairstyling products are pretty common among youth. Inspiring from actors and dancers, people want to have their hair styled, and with access to the internet, everyone knows what styling products these people are using to have their hair styled. Hairstyling products include hair gels, hair wax , hair spray, hair mousse, and hair volumizer.
Side Effects Of Using regular hairstyling products
Regular hair styling products are harmful to hairs as they contain chemicals. Using such styling products can cause permanent damage to your hair. You can use herbal styling products...
Most of you must have heard about CBD or cannabidiol. It happens to be one of the major compounds from the cannabis plant. It has non-psychotic properties and tons of health benefits. CBD is said to be highly beneficial for your skin, various internal organs, and your brain, as well. There have been numerous studies on CBD and it has been found out that it contains non-inflammatory, non-anxiety, and pain relieving properties. If you can have CBD on a daily basis, it can easily bring about a balance in your body and help you lead a healthy and happy life.
