Devon’s doctors are urging patients to use the NHS 111 system for health advice through the winter months as hospitals become increasingly busy.
The free to call service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can provide patients with advice on any urgent issues that they may be facing.
The service is staffed by a team of fully trained medical advisers who are assisted by nurses and paramedics.
They are able to provide information on personal health, direct a patient to a walk-in centre or minor injuries unit and, if necessary, book an appointment with a...
Life’s tough. You don’t need us to tell you that. The struggle to keep up appearances and meet expectations is enough to throw anyone off. So much so that thousands suffer from severe anxiety and stress. For many, stepping out of the dread and into a more fruitful life seems like a fairytale story. Maintaining an optimistic approach to life has never been this difficult, yet, it is even more important than ever.
How you treat yourself and others, as well as the ways you act, plays an influential role in your mental and physical health. You can make a monumental difference in your...
The Devon County Agricultural Association has announced the appointment of a new Honorary Show Director for its flagship event, the Devon County Show which is held annually on the showground at Westpoint, Exeter.
Stewart Stevens takes up the reins for the 2019 show and beyond, replacing David Parish who retired in June.
Mary Quicke MBE, Chairman of the Council of the DCAA, is delighted that Stewart has accepted the role: ‘Stewart is one of the most respected individuals on the agricultural show circuit. We have no doubt that his vast experience and wealth of knowledge will...
A fundraising evening organised by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has raised more than £10,000 for The Exeter Foundation charity, with money raised going towards helping a range of charities and groups across the region.
Staff from the five star housebuilder together with suppliers and sub-contractors enjoyed a James Bond themed evening at Sandy Park, the home of the Exeter Chiefs which included a raffle, auction and fundraising casino.
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes commercial director Steve Fowler said the fundraiser was part of the housebuilders’ long-term...
TAUNTON Leisure – Exeter has been nominated by the general public for the national Great Outdoors Awards 2018 this month (October 2018).
The outdoor clothing and equipment specialist, which is on Fore Street, has been put forward by its customers for Independent Retailer of the Year.
Store Manager, Nick Baron said: “Thanks to all our wonderful customers, we’ve been short-listed for The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 in the Independent Retailer of the Year category.
“We’re absolutely delighted to have been nominated for this award and are passionate about what we do. Now...
Hospiscare celebrates the theme of Hospice Care Week 2018, Heart My Hospice, by welcoming its third group of Heart2Heart participants at Searle House this October.
Earlier this year Hospiscare collaborated with Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust to provide the much needed fortnightly Heart2Heart sessions.
At the sessions patients and their carers learn about managing symptoms and the ups and downs of heart failure with the guidance of professionals like Kate Hetherington, an RD&E Heart Failure Specialist Nurse. Kate says: “The sessions have been hugely helpful...
Prepare for Halloween horrors as bloodthirsty zombies return to one of Devon’s most popular tourist attractions.
Following the success of last year’s event, The Bear Trail, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is once again being turned over to hordes of creepy zombies.
Sign up now for the event, which takes place on Sunday, October 28. Tackle the trail, wade through the muddy ditches and swing out of the reach of the dangerous lurching zombies as they give chase across the trail’s obstacles – and remember, beware what lurks beneath…
Too many homes are being planned for Devon over the next decade, most of them are to be built on greenfield sites, and a staggering two-thirds will be bought by people who have moved into the county. These are the key findings of an independent study, commissioned by the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, which exposes the stark truth behind ‘official’ assessments of Devon’s housing needs. More than 150 members of the public attended a special launch seminar in Tiverton on Friday 12th October to collect copies of the report, produced by leading research company Opinion...
They say that patience is a virtue but, unfortunately, that’s one virtue most homeowners don’t have the luxury of pursuing when they are seeking to sell their house fast. How can you be patient when you need to relocate to a new town or even a new country for your job, but can’t leave until you’ve wrapped up all your personal affairs here at home? If you are looking to sell your home as quickly as possible, here are some interior design tips you may want to consider.
1. A Sparkling Clean Appeal with a Fresh Coat of Paint
It may just be that every room in your home doesn’t...
Brain Tumour Support, a charity that runs a monthly Support Group in Exeter, is asking for donations to help it continue to provide its services to brain tumour patients, their friends, family and carers.
There are currently more than 100,000 people in the UK living with a brain tumour. The effects of a brain tumour diagnosis can be devastating to the patients and everyone around them.
Patients often lose their job, their driving licence and their independence. A brain tumour can also affect a patient’s personality and can cause depression and anxiety. While friends and...
