Public Health authorities in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are working hard to prevent suicide through a programme of public awareness raising, targeted training for professionals and volunteers, and by supporting local grass roots community initiatives aimed at preventing suicide.
It comes as records show a rise in reported cases in Devon since 2018, with suicide rates in the county - 12 people per 100,000 of the population - higher than the average in England and the South West.
Men aged 45 to 49, and women aged 50 to 54 had the highest suicide rates in England and Wales...
Hospitals across Devon are working together to address the significant challenges they are facing with rising demand for care across routine, urgent and emergency services.
Along with the rest of the NHS, Devon is seeing an increase in patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 which means there are fewer beds available for other patients. There are also high numbers of people attending our emergency departments; many are ill and need to be admitted, some are using ED inappropriately for minor conditions.
Services across the health and care system are affected by the...
Dive into a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival is bringing a brand-new collection of spectacular ocean-themed films to Exeter Corn Exchange this autumn
Returning as a live theatre tour, the Ocean Film Festival features a selection of short films starring wild seafaring voyages, extreme watersports and marine conservation from the least explored depths of the planet.
“We can’t wait to set sail back into theatres with our latest inspirational collection of ocean films,” says tour director Nell Teasdale.
Do you like Game Nights? Game Nights are a great way to spend quality time with your friends and family. But if you're not playing well, it can turn into a nightmare! Here's how to become the best player at Game Night:
Prepare for Game Night
Research games that suit all of your guests' interests and skill levels. If you decided to play word games make sure to check Unscramble.me a service that makes it really easy to unscramble difficult words and letters. Game Night is not the time to share that obscure game you love but no one else has ever heard of! Don't bring games with...
Instagram is a social media platform that needs very little introduction, and with usage projected to rise to 1.2 billion users worldwide by 2023, it is bound to get bigger and even more relevant in this decade. As much as it functions as a source of entertainment, the commercial appeal of Instagram is too massive to be ignored. 80% of accounts follow at least one business or brand account and 60% of its users are exposed to new products through the application. As such, it would be near suicidal for any business or brand not to tap into a huge customer base waiting to be won over on the...
Do you consider yourself a serious foodie? For some people, eating and drinking are about much more than just nourishing the body; they’re also about seeking out new and interesting experiences. If you’re going to go through the effort of preparing food at home, it might as well be as delicious as you can make it. Enjoying new flavours at home also isn’t just about the food you prepare; it’s also about beverages and can even be about replacing the vices in your life with healthier alternatives. If you’re looking for something tasty and different, these are some of the new flavour...
The FORCE Santa Cycle is a must for your family calendar this year. Starting at The Topsham School (Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0DN), you’ll follow the stunning Estuary cycle paths to Exmouth (around 6 miles) before joining the Stuart Line Cruise for an enjoyable trip back up the River Exe to Topsham Quay. Mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks will be served on board as you celebrate a fun and festive ride.
Once again we’ve held our entry prices – adults £15.00, children £7.50 – which include: a Santa Suit, return journey on a Stuart Line Cruise, drink and mince pie plus a...
This stunning bike ride will take you west from Tedburn St Mary; over to Yeoford, up to Winkleigh, across to Broadwoodkelly, through Monkokehampton and along beautiful cycle routes with amazing views. The route is approx. 55 miles.
Entry is £20 per person. Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and (except under special circumstances) places are NON-EXCHANGEABLE.
This is a recreational non-competitive event. All riders must be aged 14 or over on the day of the Ride. Riders aged 14, 15 or 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, the Ride is not open to children under...
We’re delighted to be offering another scrumptious fundraiser this December for you and your friends and colleagues. Jump on board with this festive delight and order your Mince Pies for Cancer with us today! All orders will be delivered on Thursday 9th December between 12 noon and 3pm.
Each festive bag costs £5 and includes two delicious mince pies, courtesy of Ryders Bakery, and a “build your own” hot chocolate made up of hot chocolate, delicious buttons and marshmallows to create the perfect winter warmer – what’s not to like!
