As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme enters its last lap Devon’s Primary Care Medical Director Alex Degan has encouraged local residents to come forward for their first jab and remember to get their second vital and lifesaving dose.
The plea comes as people aged 40 and over are now able to book in their second jab on the national booking system from eight weeks after their first dose.
With everyone over the age of 21 now able to book in for the lifesaving vaccine, eligible people are being urged to get their first or second jab as soon as possible.
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has given the Estuary League of Friends in Topsham a welcome boost with a £250 grant to help support those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.
Founded in 1987, the Estuary League of Friends is a local charity which provides care and support to those in need in around the Topsham area. The charity offers a variety of services, including home help for those living independently, assisted transport, grocery and prescription deliveries, meals on wheels, and telephone befriending. The charity also runs a local community hub which comprises...
A mental health organisation has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Prince of Wales Award in Devon.
The Awards judges deemed Parental Minds CIC, an organisation founded by Sarah-Lou Glover, the worthy winner of this year’s award.
Sarah-Lou has been a mental health caregiver her whole life and knows what a lonely journey it can be. This was the rationale for establishing Parental Minds in September 2019, which includes an initiative designed to support and empower parents who are acting as caregivers for friends and family.
As drivers take to the South West for their domestic holidays, Highways England is issuing advice to keep the region’s roadsides clear of litter.
Litter on the majority of A roads in the region is the responsibility of local authorities to clear, but in order that it can be collected safely Highways England often teams up with councils to co-ordinate any necessary closures.
Reducing the amount of roadside litter not only improves the lives of both communities and motorists, but also provides a significant saving to local authorities in terms of time and money spent on...
Sandford Orchards, producer of authentic cider created by combining tradition and innovation, is thrilled to have scooped three Gold and one Silver Taste of the West award for their 'cider done right'. This year's Gold Taste of the West awards have been awarded to their rugby themed cider Rib Tickler and two of their new vintage ciders: The General and Sandford Reserve. Their third vintage cider, Apple & Oak, received a silver Judged by the most astute palates of chefs, buyers, retailers and food writers, the Taste of the West Awards is a renowned accreditation for artisan producers....
As Cornwall hosted the G7 summit of world leaders, waves of hope have been appearing across Cornwall and Devon and Christian Aid supporters from Exmouth and Exeter have now joined in. Exmouth & Lympstone Christian Aid Group and South Street Baptist Church, Exeter, both launched their waves, formed from hands made by church members.
Over the last few weeks Christian Aid supporters across Cornwall and Devon have asked their local churches and schools to join the ‘ Wave of Hope ’, by drawing, tracing, printing or painting a hand and making a display in their home, school or...
Covid-19 was first reported in Chinese media on December 31, 2019, and it has fundamentally changed how we live our lives. Coronavirus gripped the entire world in just a few short months, and nothing has since been the same. Covid-19 is unlike anything else we’ve ever seen, and we were not prepared for it. It has been one of the most contagious diseases to date, and it is hard to contain once it starts to spread. It has upended our lives and forced us to reimagine social and work habits. Remote engagements have skyrocketed, and people are encouraged to work from home. All this is expected...
In this day and age, it is entirely essential that your business has an exceptional website to its name. Without a strong web presence that is rooted in a strong website, you risk falling behind the competition and losing out on the opportunity to benefit from all that such a presence has to offer.
A strong web presence allows you to reach potential customers that you would not have otherwise had access to and demonstrate to those customers precisely what your business is all about. Via your website, you can take and process orders and keep customers apprised of the latest news...
Two Exeter-based entrepreneurs have been named on the shortlist for EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year programme.
Louise Morpeth, CEO of Brain-in-Hand Ltd and Paul Kilbride, CEO of Troy UK Ltd, are two of just thirteen entrepreneurs, from twelve South West and Wales-based businesses, through to the next stage of the programme. They join 124 UK-based entrepreneurs being recognised across four regions: London and the South East; North; Midlands and South West; and Scotland.
The finalists have been selected from a range of different sectors, including: technology; manufacturing;...
