Early access to hip replacement is cost-effective and provides significant benefits for patients' quality of life, a study has shown.
Ruben Mujica-Mota, from the University of Exeter, carried out research comparing early access and delayed hip replacement surgery in Italy on behalf of the European Health Technology Institute for Socio-Economic Research (EHTI).
His findings, which are now published in the journal Value in Health, demonstrate both the cost-effectiveness of early hip replacement, as well as the benefits for patients.
The total number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance has increased by 545 claimants between December and January from 9,273 to 9,818, however, this is not unexpected given the seasonal nature of Devon’s labour market.
This is in line with the national trend which also saw an increase between December and January.
Claimant count in Devon at 2.2% of the working age population remains considerably lower than the national figure of 3.9%.
The latest trend was expected due to a reduction in seasonal employment after Christmas.
A secure children’s home in Exeter has been praised by Ofsted for making good continued progress since its last Ofsted inspection.
The Atkinson Unit provides accommodation for up to ten young people and was inspected earlier in the summer of 2012 and again at the end of the year.
In their earlier report the inspectors said that the unit exceeded minimum requirements and were rated ‘good’ for their quality of care, safeguarding, leadership and management, and for the outcomes of the young people. During their most recent inspection, Ofsted were impressed with the progress...
With cold weather predicted over the next few days, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service remind you to make sure your chimneys are safe and secure as possible, especially when lighting up fires that haven't been used for a while.
This advice comes after seven chimney fires took place yesterday.
Open fires and wood burning stoves are growing in popularity as they not only warm up a home, but create a unique and relaxing ambience within any room. This is all the more reason to ensure they are safe and clean.
Chimneys need to be dirt free to allow the free...
Jubilation has been expressed by people in Bulgaria and activists around the world after the announcement that Bulgaria's government has resigned following mass protests.
Applauded in particular is a statement from the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boiko Borisov. In his resignation announcement he said: "I will not participate in a government under which police are beating people". The statement is considered a victory for protesters against police brutality, incidents of which have been commonplace across Europe during anti-austerity protests in recent months and years.
Women in their 50s earn nearly a fifth less than men of the same age – the widest gender pay gap of any age group – according to a TUC analysis published ahead of the latest unemployment figures due out today (Wednesday).
The TUC analysis of the pay and jobs of women over the age of 50 shows that despite a dramatic rise in the number of women working past 50, low pay and pensioner poverty remain major concerns for them as they approach retirement.
A woman in her 50s working full-time currently earns £11.99 per hour – 18 per cent less hour than a man of a similar age (£14.69...
Why not try home and garden maintenance company with a difference? Project Petrock is a social enterprise set up by Exeter-based charity, St Petrock’s, with the aim of helping people who are or have been homeless into work or training.
Project Petrock aims to help people by providing volunteering in ‘real work’ situations. Volunteers gain on-the-job training from an experienced builder while making meaningful use of their time and gaining a current volunteering record. Since March this year, of the 18 volunteers joining the project, two have gone into employment and three into...
On Thursday 7 March regional charity Young Devon is hosting its Big Sleep Out event in Exeter’s Princesshay from 8pm – 8am to raise awareness of the issues of homelessness for young people in Devon. Young Devon is asking local young people take to their sleeping bags to experience sleeping rough for a night. The Big Sleep Out aims to raise awareness about the hundreds of young people that sleep rough in the local community every single night. The charity is urging young people to take part in the event to raise vital funds which will support hundreds of young people that require emergency...
Session One is a top live funk, soul & pop function band, playing the ultimate in upbeat party tunes since 2004. The Session One band is made up of up to 9 of the finest professional musicians in the UK, all with successful careers in the music industry. The solid rhythm and tight brass section back the awesome vocals of Louise & Lisa, putting together the funkiest and most energetic show on the current live band circuit.
Aiming to bring you the best live music experience available, Session One has built up a definitive repertoire of funk, soul and pop classics, featuring...
Individuals, businesses, schools, clubs and organisations in Exeter are being asked to show their support for patients and their families affected by the devastation of a brain tumour diagnosis, by buying and wearing a bandana on 1 March.
The date marks the first ‘Bandanas for Brain Tumours Day’ organised by two leading brain tumour charities, South West based Hammer Out which runs a brain tumour support group in Exeter and The Brain Tumour Charity.
The two charities are launching this major new awareness and fundraising day to help promote the Brain Tumour Awareness Month...
