The NHS in Devon has warned it might have to restrict certain treatments and operations and stop others completely because of the financial crisis it finds itself in.
The Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the new organisation set up to commission (buy) care on behalf of the public, is facing a £14.7 million deficit this year and the situation is only expected to get worse.
Among the measures it is considering are:
- Ending completely IVF treatment for couples finding it difficult to have a baby, in spite of the official national guidance from NICE (The...
A charity art auction hosted by Michelmores LLP has raised a grand total of £10,000 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
The ART4MACMILLAN event featured 50 original pieces donated by well-known artists from Devon, Cornwall and beyond, transforming Michelmores' Pynes Hill offices into a pop-up saleroom for the evening.
All 50 lots − many of which were inspired by iconic Westcountry locations, were successfully sold during the lively auction, conducted by fine art auctioneers and valuers Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
A pilot working for Exeter-based airline Flybe was arrested on suspicion of being over the drink drive limit before take off after a fellow crew member raised the alarm.
He was due to fly from Newquay Airport to London Gatwick yesterday morning.
Passengers faced a five-hour delay as a resuilt of the incident.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: "A 48-year-old man from Crediton, Devon, was arrested on suspicion of being over the drink-drive limit."
It is understood he was released on police bail last night until December 8.
Halloween is almost upon us, with it comes scary movies, ghost walks, silly costumes and, typically for children, filling buckets with chocolate, sweets and snacks.
But while the night may be fun and enjoyable for all, it could turn out to be a particularly ghastly for our teeth, says Mike Hesekth of The Exeter Dental Centre.
He said: "Letting children enjoy themselves but finding a compromise could help your child's oral health in the short and long term. And remember, it's not just children this applies too. After all, how many parents out there are dipping...
With just two weeks to go, limited places are still available for the annual Michelmores Employment Law Conference − aimed at businesses and organisations looking to keep up-to-date with the very latest changes in employment legislation.
The conference, which takes place on 13 November 2014 at Sandy Park Conference Centre, draws a wide range of delegates from across the South West, including employers, HR professionals and directors from the public, private, education and charitable sectors.
Topics under discussion will include holiday entitlement and calculations, and...
The University of Exeter has been awarded £1 million by the Wellcome Trust to establish an initiative aimed at advancing our understanding of living systems and the causes of disease.
The Wellcome Trust’s Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) will greatly enhance the University's capability and capacity in bio-medical data modeling and analysis. It builds upon the successful Biomedical Informatics Hub, previously funded through the Wellcome Trust ISSF.
This award will fund a cohort of Independent Research Fellows to work in the areas of advanced mathematical and...
Following the exciting announcement that the Met Office will be housing part of their next generation supercomputer on the Exeter Science Park, the park is delighted to announce the launch of a new cluster within the park focused around climate change and sustainable futures, which will be known as the Global Environmental Futures (GEF) campus.
“The new cluster will be located adjacent to the Redhayes “blue bridge” and just north of the M5 - A30 intersection. It will act as a focus for the region’s knowledge and research expertise in this field, and should attract entrepreneurs...
Staff at Devon Air Ambulance Trust were left distressed and angry after the charity’s retail shop in Cowick Street, Exeter, was burgled on Monday evening.
Thieves got away with a collection box having caused significant damage to the premises including smashing the shop window.
Martin Bell, Retail Director of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said “I was extremely distressed and angry to receive a telephone call to advise me that our shop in Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter was broken into over-night on Monday 27 October.
“Although all that was taken was our collection box...
Leading South West family law specialist The Family Law Company has announced two new associates for its Exeter team.
Gemma Sparks and Helen Trott have been awarded the role of associate in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the firm.
Gemma studied for her legal qualification whilst working full time before joining The Family Law Company in 2009 as a legal executive to concentrate on this area of law. Alongside experience in all aspects of family law, Gemma specialises in working with clients affected by domestic violence and those facing access disputes....
Dean Mumm says the opportunity is there for him and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates to go out and “start making new memories” ahead of the club’s defence of their LV= Cup crown this weekend.
It was back in March that the Australian international had the honour of lifting Exeter’s first piece of major silverware when the Chiefs defeated Northampton Saints on their own Sandy Park turf.
Skipper Mumm grabbed one of two tries on the day, the other going to hooker Chris Whitehead, as Rob Baxter’s claimed a memorable 15-8 victory.
