In 2020, our home and working lives collided. We may have hoped it was a temporary solution, but oh, how wrong we were! Many of us are facing the prospect of working from home permanently, and whether you think this is a good thing or the worst possible move for your career, it's never been more important to seek out calm and find effective ways to relax after your working week.
One of the most difficult aspects of WFH is the ability to separate our work from our personal lives. In short, it makes relaxing after a hectic day, incredibly difficult. It’s not easy to unwind when you...
Only two-and-a-bit months ago were we excitedly writing about the return of the gender pay gap. We spoke about how vital it was that the return to normal had to come soon, or we would risk seeing the reversal of crucial diversity and inclusion efforts, and a real decline in the welfare of women in the workplace.
“Moving forward, things will be returning to normal very soon. It has been made clear that the suspension of pay gap reporting was only a temporary measure during the pandemic and, as of 2021, emphasis will be put back on eradicating the inequality faced by many women in...
Exeter offers a wealth of entertainment and gastronomy to thrill visitors to this quaint and historically-rich city located on the River Exe in south-west England. Whether you’re keen on discovering the city’s fascinating history that includes a Norman Cathedral, historic quay, and canal, or the dramatic surrounding countryside and nearby beaches, you’re in for a treat. The gothic Exeter Cathedral draws crowds in their droves, with the heritage site one of the West Country’s most visited places and an absolute must-see.
The city offers the splendid Exeter Racecourse surrounded by...
The NHS in Devon is supporting people with learning disabilities to take up the potentially life-saving coronavirus vaccination.
GP surgeries are contacting people about booking the vaccine.
Recent engagement work, including focus groups with members of our community with learning disabilities, led by NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) suggests that the reasons for vaccine hesitancy locally mirror concerns identified nationally.
Those with learning disabilities who took part in the focus groups felt:
One of the challenges when you are just getting into sports betting, online or otherwise, is to figure out what you should bet on. Should you seek the sports with the bigger payouts? The ones that are most popular? Or maybe the sports that are easier to follow?
And while there is no universal answer to which sport you should bet on, there are good reasons why you should make football your top pick. Here are some of them.
1 - It is familiar
The popularity of football means that you are likely familiar with the basic rules of the game, and may even be able to name...
From the redwood forests of California to the majestic Statue of Liberty in New York — and everything in-between — the United States is a country that is on many peoples’ bucket lists. However, it is important that travellers are aware of the entry rules and regulations before they book a holiday to the US. For certain citizens, this means keeping your passport in check or making sure that your EVUS renewal is up to date . Here is everything you need to know about the EVUS so that you can enjoy a fun and memorable holiday.
Are you considering a PPO health insurance plan ? You should know how these plans work and if they are right for you. Even if you already have a PPO insurance plan, knowing more about them help you better understand how to use your insurance effectively.
What is PPO Insurance?
PPO insurance refers to “Preferred Provider Organization” insurance. Providers have a list of healthcare providers that they reward you for using. PPOs are a form of managed care health insurance similar to HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans but with unique differences
Family law specialists The Family Law Company has announced the appointment of Mary-Ann Wanjiku to its Exeter Children and Domestic Abuse Team at Balliol House.
Mary-Ann, who studied at Hull University and BPP Law School Holborn, previously worked for a London firm. After initially working within immigration law, lockdown found her moving into the family department.
She says, “I was brought up in Kenya where I lived until I was a teenager, and I’ve always been interested in law and justice – hence studying for a law degree.
For those of us who wear glasses everyday, venturing out into the sun can be inconvenient. As glasses wearers constantly switch between their specs and a pair of sunglasses, it can be monotonous trying to maintain your prescription and fight those pesky UV rays at the same time.
If only there were a pair of glasses that could do both.
Enter transition lenses, the photochromic dual-lens that is designed to act like a normal pair of glasses that can transition to protect your eyes from the sun. These lenses are not a new phenomenon, with the first pair being manufactured...
People in Exeter have been thanked for their “unswerving support, patience and understanding” through what has been a difficult year.
The words come from Exeter City Council Leader Phil Bialyk, on the first anniversary of Covid-19 ‘lockdown’, as the Council is set to unveil a tree to commemorate those in the city who have died from the virus.
“My thoughts are with everyone who has lost family or friends during the last 12 months,” said Cllr Bialyk.
“It has been a horrendous year for everyone and if there is a positive, it has to be how Exeter pulled together to...
