A cost of living emergency has been declared by Exeter councillors, after they heard about some of the struggles being faced by residents.
The motion, put forward by Labour member Martin Pearce at a meeting on Tuesday (18 October), included asking the government to call an emergency budget to “protect children, families and pensioners from the worst fall in living standards in generations.”
It also urged prime minister Liz Truss to cut business rates for small companies, reduce VAT rate on energy bills, increase...
Citizens of Exeter can help create a unique new digital map of the city containing their special memories.
Staff at the University of Exeter want help from Exonians to put together the new document at an event next month.
The aim is to chart the places that have personal meaning to the people who live in, work in or visit the city.
The event, held as part of the Being Human Festival, is organised by staff at the University of Exeter’s Special Collections department, home to some of the region’s most important documents and publications. It will be held at the...
Devon-based hearing specialist Chime has been named the UK’s best healthcare science delivery service at the prestigious 2022 Chief Scientific Officer’s (CSO) Excellence in Healthcare Science Awards.
Celebrating the contributions and achievements of the healthcare science workforce and the impact they have on patient outcomes, the awards validate Chime’s innovative model as a not-for-profit social enterprise which has delivered NHS Audiology services for 11 years.
After being judged by a panel of esteemed senior healthcare professionals led by Professor Dame Sue Hill, Chief...
Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.
As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses.
If you care for someone who may be at greater risk, it’s easy to pass these viruses on without knowing.
NHS Devon’s Deputy Chief Nurse, Susan Masters said: “Both flu and Covid-19 can...
A FITNESS focused meal company specialising in nutritional meals has teamed up with a Devon printed packaging specialist to design its luxury packaging (October 2022).
Precision Prep chose Newton Abbot-based Newton Print Ltd to develop luxury sleeve packaging for its meals, which are the ideal balance of macronutrients the body needs.
Spencer Bloomfield, Founder of Precision Prep, said: “I really enjoyed working with Newton Print and am over the moon that I have found a company that has been able to create exactly what I was imagining. In fact, what they produced was even...
Have you ever heard the saying about how, if we all ate the same food and exercised the same amount, everyone’s bodies would still look different? It’s not only a reminder that diet and exercise varies widely for everyone — nor is it something that should be completely motivated by external appearances — but it emphasizes that maintaining health is never a one-size-fits all approach.
Committing to good health and wellbeing is a complex, multi-faceted, and ever-changing process. It’s also something that requires a great deal of experimentation throughout our lives as we try to...
The University of Exeter has been honoured for innovative work to address barriers to progression to higher education.
Support to help thousands of children across the country realise their potential was honoured with a Silver Award for the ‘University of the Year’ at the sixth annual UK Social Mobility Awards.
The University of Exeter was shortlisted for the award thanks to initiatives such as Exeter Scholars, a free progression programme for pupils traditionally under-represented in higher education.
Pupils join in Year 10 or Year 12 and learn about university...
Workplace rights have been hard-fought for generations upon generations. Without direct and persistent action from worker advocates and unions, many of the provisions we take for granted today would not be instituted; the five-day working week, the minimum wage, and work-mandated breaks are just some of the landmark rights and policies brought about by industrial action.
Today, unions are once again at the centre of debate as a cost-of-living crisis continues to wrack households across the country. RMT, the rail and maritime union, led the charge with their dispute over pay for...
After decades of working hard, your retirement is finally just around the corner. However, before you start celebrating, there are a few things you need to think about. You’re going to have more time than ever before - you want to ensure that you make the most of your retirement years. Wondering exactly how to do so? Well, we’ve got a few ideas for you to think about here…
Life Insurance
Unfortunately, by retirement age, you typically need to have an ‘end of life’ plan. You need to consider your will, as well as life insurance, to ensure that if anything should happen to...
It's almost like a cartoon sketch. We've been used to the stereotype for years; dogs and cats just don't get on.
Of course, as umpteen owners around the land will testify, it doesn't have to be like this. Countless dogs and cats reside together, without any problems.
It would be fair to say that this has become more normal over time as well, and society almost encourages it. Whether it’s through veterinarians that provide packages covering both dogs and cats together, or even concepts like multi-pet insurance from Petgevity , it could almost be classed as the “new normal...
