An app which gives people real-time information about their local urgent NHS services has been shortlisted in two of the most prestigious national awards: the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards and the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The app, NHSquicker, shows people in Devon and Cornwall up-to-date waiting times for the five closest emergency departments and minor injuries units, as well as how long it would take them to get there, based on the user’s location. NHSquicker can also be used to find information about less urgent NHS services, such as GPs, pharmacies, sexual health...
A nine-strong team of Devonians are cycling the length of the country to raise funds for Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living.
It’s an eclectic group, ranging from experienced cyclists to complete novices, and including four of pensionable age! Event organiser Curly Wright, a 69 year old pensioner, is joined by Shirley French, 70, a retired senior nurse who is in remission from cancer, and former Devon and Cornwall Police Officer Terry Windeatt, 70.
The rest of the team includes Dr James Haytor, who works at the Cheriton Bishop and Christow surgeries, Dick Scagell, 63,...
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It’s World Alzheimers Day 2018.. writes Gina Awad.
"What a day to complete our dementia calendar, Shining a light on dementia,” says Gina Awad of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.
Gina continues “Huge gratitude to Nettl of Exeter you’ve been amazing support designing it Kate and Tom. What patience, thank you.
And to our fabulous monthly member sponsors below. Each month is theme linked and is full of colour and eye catching illustrations by Award winning Cartoonist Tony Husband”.
Princesshay - January - Compassion & Understanding
This year has been a time of reconsideration for many companies using catering supplies. Disposable cups and plastic straws have become known as something to be avoided, if possible.
Devon continues to be at the forefront of the movement, thanks to the Plastic Free North Devon campaign. An industry expert gives us the scoop on how local companies are doing amidst the eco movement.
Devon company, Spot-On-Supplies, have noticed that many companies have made the switch from plastic straws to paper. Roger Moore, managing director, tells us that finding a solution for the cup...
Princesshay have a free family event on 22nd September in celebration of bees. The event includes artwork, family workshops and tours from 10am to 4pm to celebrate the centre’s rooftop garden, home to thousands of bees.
The event will unveil a brand-new, temporary art installation representing flowers loved by bees and created by aptly-named artist, Bee Watson. Visitors can also join in with a free family craft workshop and make paper flowers to add to the installation. There will also be a rare opportunity to tour the bee garden hidden above the city on Princesshay’s roof....
Exeter based marketing solutions provider Equiniti (EQ) Data, is proud to announce the launch of EQ Amplify- a new way for marketers to access a centralised UK consumer database, including a flagship classification model.
EQ Data’s consumer database is currently the largest in the UK, representing over 99% of the consumers in the UK, with 65 million UK adults, from over 28 million households. It is drawn from a multitude of open and propriety data sources. EQ Amplify is a data product which plugs in directly to that database to deliver statistical insights direct to marketers. The...
Are we living in a material world? A new survey has revealed that almost half (49%) of people in the South West would describe themselves as a materialist! Our possessions have the ability to fill us with happiness and give us a sense of achievement, so it can be hard to let them go. The survey has revealed that when the region does get rid of items, 71% donate items to charity, 36% sell items online, and 31% recycle. It seems the region doesn’t just keep things for the sake of it. In fact, 34% admitted to keeping things due to the sentimental value they hold, and 31% said they keep...
What to know about college? You might have heard about the freedom students enjoy at college. Well, it is good that the college life is one of the most exciting and fun-filled periods, and no one can find an alternative to that. However, it accompanies a lot of problems too especially for the freshman. There are many things no one is going to tell you while at college, some of which are mentioned below.
Where to buy food
Whether you are a freshman or about to complete your coursework , it is essential to know where to buy food from. Unfortunately, when you enter the...
Figures just released for the first full five years of Help to Buy in Exeter have revealed that almost 650 homebuyers have used the government scheme to buy their new home.
The figures show that 649 people in the city have taken advantage of the scheme since it was launched in April 2013.
Sara Parker, sales director for Barratt Exeter, said the first five years of Help to Buy have had a huge impact on the property market.
She said: “There’s no doubt that Help to Buy has proved extremely valuable particularly for first time buyers who are now living at a number of...
