Residents and visitors to Devon are being reminded that if they have an urgent health issue this summer they can access medical advice online or by phone 24 hours a day at NHS111 .
Anyone contacting 111 who needs emergency medical care from a hospital Emergency Department (also known as A&E) will be given direct access to the department. Staff at NHS111 can also refer patients through to Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres. This will ensure that people get to the right place for treatment quickly and may reduce their waiting times.
Technology has invaded all spaces in our homes including the bathroom. Thanks to technology, you can adjust the lighting, water temperature, and more with a voice control or remote control. There are plenty of tech-aided enhancements available now that can make your daily routine safer, efficient, comfortable, and relaxing. Once considered luxury items, smart devices are now used by many households.
Why do people choose tech-assisted gadgets for their bathrooms?
The technology-assisted bathroom fixtures and fittings are increasingly...
Education keeps evolving. What worked once might not work so well today. Adults need to think about the methods that exist right now when deciding how best to teach their kids.
We’ll talk about a relatively new educational style in this article. It’s called microlearning. If you haven’t heard about it yet, now is a great time to learn about what it brings to the table.
What is Microlearning?
Microlearning emphasizes teaching a particular topic in short time increments. Research has shown that microlearning is most effective because it allows children to focus on...
Positive parenting programme Triple P have commented on last night's leadership hustings held in Exeter.
The parenting company work across the UK to support parents develop strategies to manage their child's behaviour and emotions.
Matt Buttery, CEO of Triple P UK, said:
'The largely absent discussion of family policy in Exeter's hustings was concerning. Isolating lockdowns and dealing with the uncertainty of the pandemic has had a big impact on children’s social, emotional and academic development, and we’ve seen mental health problems in young people double....
Insulation pins are a critical technique for fastening a variety of insulation materials. The term "stud welding pins" is sometimes used to describe these insulation fasteners, particularly when it comes to industrial insulation. Insulation pins come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. Self-adhesive insulation pins are also available. It all depends on the insulating medium's temperature range and application situation.
Family vacations are a time to bond and remember why you love this family. They're also a chance to learn more about your kids, who they are, and what they like. When planning a budget family vacation, think about the type of trip that would be most beneficial for everyone involved. Are you looking for something close by or far away? A trip full of activities or one where everyone can relax? Here are some tips on planning a budget family vacation that will be memorable for all the right reasons.
Plan Your Trip in Advance
Planning your trip is an easy way to save time and money....
Molly Walkers, a resident at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, has recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. To mark the special event, Molly was presented with birthday cards and flowers from family and friends, and the Home’s staff decorated her room for the occasion.
Molly was born on 24 July 1920 and has lived in Devon all her life. Although she spent her early years in Dawlish, she lived in her house in Exeter for 80 years before moving to Cadogan Court. She was married to Dudley, known to many as Lee, and had two children: a son and a daughter. Molly worked at the...
With the summer holidays in full swing, Devon-based Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls ’ has partnered with the UK’s number one cereal bar brand, Nature Valley , to encourage families across the country to get out more, enjoy nature, and feel ‘rewilded’.
Held at Powderham Castle from 25th to 28th August 2022 , Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls is an action-packed family friendly festival for adults and children aged 6-18 years. As well as a wide range of exhilarating outdoor experiences including obstacle courses and circus shows, this year’s musical line-up...
According to a recent report by Construction Skills Network (CSN), the construction industry will need over a quarter of a million extra workers by 2026 to meet growing demands in the UK sector ( CITB ). With many workers ending their careers in the UK due to Brexit and some companies downsizing throughout the pandemic, many construction businesses are facing a lack of skilled workers in the industry. And as demand soars, the most affected sectors are likely to be private housing, infrastructure, and repair and maintenance.
If you’re hoping to expand your company and bridge the...
In a bid to strengthen the South West’s circular economy and to tackle throwaway culture, a leading waste management and recycling company has invested £290,000 in machinery and facilities at its specialist plastics reprocessing centre.
DCW, the Zero to Landfill firm based in Exeter, has introduced a new 10,000ltr fountain blender, an extruder machine and a mezzanine to its Marsh Barton plastics recycling and reprocessing plant, DCW Polymers. Together, the machinery will increase production of DCW’s recycled plastic furniture range by 400% and create eight new jobs.
