RD&E Chief Executive Suzanne Tracey (centre) with members of the Trust Board and MY CARE Team

One Year until the Royal Devon and Exeter goes live with pioneering transformation programme - a first for the UK

Today marks the one year countdown to the start of the RD&E’s MY CARE Programme - the single biggest clinical transformation programme ever undertaken at the Trust. This is also the first transformation of its type in the UK to be implemented across the acute hospital and community services.

MY CARE aims to fundamentally improve people’s experience of care at the RD&E (including members of the public, patients, carers and staff), by better connecting care between our hospitals, community clinics and the care people receive at home. It means that patients will be seen in the...

Over-55s at Millbrook Village retirement community take part in national 1,000 mile cycling challenge for MIND

Over-55s at Millbrook Village retirement community take part in national 1,000 mile cycling challenge for MIND, with support of TV’s Julia Bradbury

Residents at Millbrook Village in Exeter are taking part in a national cycling challenge organised by Inspired Villages, the developer and operator of later living communities behind the retirement complex on Topsham Road. The Inspired 1,000 Mile Challenge sees a team of the company’s senior management take on a gruelling 500 mile cycle ride, starting at Millbrook Village, its most southerly village, on Monday 20 May and ending at its...

Devon gateway business park opens up for development opportunities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/27/2019 - 5:46am

Property consultancy JLL has been appointed to market the new phase of development at the popular Edginswell Business Park in Torquay.

Following the success of the original site, the remaining six acres of Edginswell was purchased by Torbay Council in late 2018. Acting as developer, the authority can now provide leasehold buildings for a variety of uses.

JLL will market the greenfield development site to secure interest from potential occupiers including businesses locally and nationally.

The site benefits from an extant planning consent for an A1 bulky goods retail...

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Devon nurses supporting university students with their mental health up for top accolade 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 06/27/2019 - 12:26am

A unique campus based team of nurses working with university students to prevent mental health crisis has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK award.

The University of Exeter community mental health team, part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, is a finalist in the Mental Health Nursing category of the RCNi Nurse Awards 2019. The profession’s top accolade for nursing excellence attracted almost 700 entries this year.

They will find out whether they have won at a ceremony in the Westminster Park Plaza hotel, London, on July 3. The RCN Nurse of the Year 2019, selected from all...

I Am Turtle at Exeter Fringe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:31pm

“Just how old are you Great Uncle Archie?” “As old as time and a bit before then” “….like eight in the morning?” “More like half past ten”

From the delightful storybook of The Makeshift Ensemble comes a new adventure through the deep blue. Discover the ancient song of the Sea Turtles as they guide us through shipwrecks and sea shells, to sing their song anew when the future of their underwater world is in peril from plastics and beasts of the deep! A tale to enchant listeners young and old, 'I am Turtle' is an enthralling delve into the great oceans to hear Turtle’s story and what...

Mama G's Story Time Roadshow heads to Exeter Fringe Festival

Created by popular panto dame Robert Pearce: Mama G tells stories about being who you are and loving who you want, to children and their families (and anyone who’ll listen!)

She has spread her message all over the UK at libraries, theatres, museums and festivals, as well as making appearances in Canada (live on stage) and America (on screen.) - and she will be performing at Exeter Fringe Festival in July.

Mama G's Story Time Roadshow combines pantomime, drag and the traditional art of storytelling and is a fabulous mix of stories, songs and audience participation.

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Initiative in Exeter builds upon movement of prayer in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 6:23pm

Hundreds of churches across Devon have taken part in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, a national prayer event in recent weeks, which in the city included a large finale event at the Cathedral.

Now, an initiative based out of Rediscover Church in Exeter hopes to build upon that with what could be the county’s biggest ever prayer gathering.

Devon Awake takes place on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June, 7.30pm nightly at Rediscover Church, Northernhay Street, Exeter, and seeks to encourage churches of all denominations from across the county to pray for Devon and all those who live and...

Success for Dawlish Warren Beach as it celebrates 21 consecutive years of securing the prestigious Blue Flag Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 6:12pm

The South Devon coastal town of Dawlish and its close neighbour the resort of Dawlish Warren, are renowned for their beautiful beaches and outstanding coastal walks. The 2.1km stretch of beach between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren is widely considered the jewel in the crown in the South Devon Coastline and is instantly recognisable by the nearby red Langstone Rock. The popular beach sits at the mouth of the Exe Estuary and is home to the National Nature Reserve, which is a vibrant wildlife haven to a number of rare species of bird and plant life.

Dawlish Warren Beach is celebrating an...

Practical tips in writing a research paper

Your research paper will contribute to the body of knowledge on its subject. It should, as such, be perfect. Every aspect, ranging from formatting to the content, should be correct. It all seems like much, and this is why many students turn to a research paper helper .

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Lympstone Manor hosts Celebration of Speed 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 1:31pm

Lympstone Manor is soon to once again be transformed into a car lovers paradise for Celebration of Speed 2019 – an event commemorating Michelin-starred chef patron Michael Caines' love of all things motoring. Following the success of 2018's event, this year marks its third consecutive year at the Manor.

Taking place on 3rd July at the luxury country house hotel, Celebration of Speed allows guests the exclusive opportunity to view the iconic Formula One supercars by ROKiT Williams Racing, formerly known as Williams Formula One, as well as meet the event's guest of honour Rob Smedley...

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