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The head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter for her efforts in improving health and ensuring high quality of care for all in England.
Amanda was appointed Chief Executive of the National Health Service (NHS) in August 2021 during the pandemic - a time of immense pressure on the system. Upon her appointment, she became the first ever female leader in the history of an organisation whose staff are more than three-quarters women.
In her role, Amanda is responsible for leading the work of the NHS nationally,...
Households will be able to dispose of small amounts of DIY waste for free at Devon's Household Waste Recycling Centres, from Sunday 31 December. Up to now, the legal definition of household waste has not included materials from the repair or improvement of houses, for example, home improvement types of waste, so councils have had no obligation to accept such waste free of charge. Councils have used the revenue to invest back in to keep waste services running. But the government has changed the legislation such that a small amount of DIY waste will be accepted at Household Waste Recycling...
Dr John Martin has formally taken on the role of Chief Executive at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).
John joins the Trust on secondment from his role as Chief Paramedic and Quality Officer and Deputy Chief Executive at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
An experienced Executive Board member with a wealth of clinical and operational experience across ambulance, acute, community and mental health NHS services, John is also a Visiting Professor in Paramedic Science at the University of Hertfordshire.
Exeter environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has marked one year of B Corporation status by publishing its first impact report .
The Kings Wharf-based four-day week firm achieved B Corp certification in 2022 - becoming one of only 32 SME environmental consultancies in the UK, and 113 worldwide, to join the global community of for-profit, mission-driven organisations committed to using business as a force for good.
It’s also one of only a handful of four-day week companies globally to be B Corp certified – having concurrently introduced these two mutually supportive...
With the festive season in full swing, Devon & Cornwall Police has issued advice to everyone who is out and about in the run up to Christmas to do what they can to keep themselves and everyone else safe. The force will also be actively keeping an eye out for sexually aggressive behaviour.
Detective Superintendent Nicky Seager, Force Lead on violence against women and girls said: “Across the Force area you may see an increased police presence on our streets in the evenings. This will include deployments of Project Vigilant in areas where people congregate to eat, drink and be...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.
The Trust is expecting a period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services - a position that is reflected across other health and care organisations locally, regionally, and nationally. Boxing Day is traditionally the busiest day over the festive break for the service. In response to this, Trust leaders are asking communities to ‘help us to help you’ by...
Police officers in Exeter have thanked the public for their support in the run up to the festive period.
The busy Christmas market, which ran for a month in the Cathedral Green area, attracts bumper crowds of visitors and the local Neighbourhood Police Team have been kept busy ensuring the safety of the public in the city.
As well as enhanced patrols, officers have been carrying out covert shoplifting operations in hotspots to catch any opportunistic thieves. Several arrests took place in November and December and police will continue to keep a close eye on daytime...
Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by holding their first ever pantomime at the home.
Jack and the Beanstalk was this year’s play of choice! Staff dressed up and got into character and resident Brian even played a part as the Giant. It was hilariously wonderful which had residents, their families and staff in stitches all the way throughout.
A truly fantastic way to end the week!
General Manager, Marc said: “Is it really Christmas without a pantomime? Being able to put on a light hearted, funny show for our residents...
Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by taking a festive horse and Carriage ride up over Woodbury Common this week!
Thanks to Cobs & Carriages, Exmouth, residents and staff had a brilliant time together as they enjoyed a gentle ride across an incredibly beautiful part of Devon in Woodbury.
They didn’t let the weather stop them from having a great time and instead wrapped up in warm, cosy blankets and enjoyed the Christmas music and the wonderful company of each other.
General Manager, Marc said: “We absolutely love...
