The social care sector is often in the news of late, discussing needs across the nation and the experience of those working within it.
Sometimes the fantastic work of those involved is promoted, but often the narrative is that roles in this area see employees under paid, unprepared, unsupported and often unhappy about the very limited support they are able to provide, as opposed to the high standard of care that they would hope to. At Home Instead Exeter & East Devon, care careers are viewed differently, in line with the sentiments expressed by Homecare Association Chair,...
As UK Volunteers Week begins (1 - 7 June) , a local health and wellbeing charity is launching a campaign to swell the ranks of its existing army of award-winning helpers. Westbank Community Health and Care, based at Exminster near Exeter, relies on over 600 volunteers to help deliver a range of support services to individuals and communities across Devon.
Last year, Westbank’s Neighbourhood Friends volunteers received royal recognition for their service during the pandemic with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This year, the charity hopes to take on even more volunteers...
Do you own land that could be used to build housing or developments?
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is looking to make a list of potential sites that could be drawn upon to help develop its new local plan - which will help shape what and where developments will go for the next 15 years and more.
The authority is now looking to identify suitable building sites for new homes and other developments. To assist with this, EDDC is inviting residents, businesses, land owners and other bodies, as part of a ‘call for sites’, to identify land areas they feel could be suitable...
More widely known for its Jurassic coast and rolling hills, East Devon is showing strong signs of a green economic recovery in response to Covid-19.
The pandemic has brought acknowledgement of the link between health and outside spaces. This recognition and a need to transition to net zero carbon means businesses see wellbeing and the environment as priorities.
East Devon District Council has seized this challenge and is looking towards a clean and green future. The Council is driving clean growth to reduce carbon emissions and providing greener, healthier, more vibrant...
Local outstanding home care provider, Home Instead, is gearing up for a sharp rise in demand for its services, which in turn has led to new employment opportunities for people in the local area who want to start, or further a career in care.
Each year, Home Instead Exeter and East Devon sees a 25% seasonal uplift in client enquiries over the winter period. In the last four months alone, the company has seen a 50% increase in care enquiries: a trend which they anticipate will continue. When families and friends get together for festive gatherings, they often notice changes in...
The first beaver activity in an East Devon town has been confirmed.
On 3rd August 2021 a felled apple tree in Millers Way community orchard was reported by a member of the local community. The Devon Wildlife Trust beaver range, Jake Chant inspected the site and confirmed the presence of at least one beaver in the Gissage.
Beavers have been living free in East Devon since 2008 and have been studied as part of Devon Wildlife Trust’s River Otter Beaver Trial since 2015. In August 2020, the UK Government gave permission for Devon’s beavers to stay – a landmark decision and...
Steve Garrood, Chief Commercial Officer at Jurassic Fibre, shares his thoughts on how ultrafast connectivity is supporting digital lifestyles in the South West...
Our reliance on high-speed broadband connectivity is showing no sign of letting up as digital lifestyles increasingly become the norm.
And even though lockdown restrictions have eased, our consumption of data continues to speed up, not slow down.
The smart home revolution and shifting lifestyle habits are driving the need for ultrafast fibre broadband to the home and work premises to meet the demand of...
More tickets have just been released for top name concerts at A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival – a whole week of music and merriment that will swing into action from July 30 to August 6 in the East Devon seaside town.
The first batch of tickets sold out within days for open air evening shows by Seth Lakeman plus Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage, Eliza Carthy Trio plus Jack Rutter, Talisk plus James Delarre, Jackie Oates and John Spiers plus Granny’s Attic, Jez Lowe plus Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin, Banter plus Tim Edey , and festival patrons Show of Hands .
The highly anticipated casual bar and restaurant from Chef Owner Michael Caines has opened on Exmouth’s Sideshore
Michael Caines’ much-anticipated new casual hospitality concept – Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant – has officially opened on Exmouth beach. With stunning panoramic views across the Devon coastline and up through the Exe estuary, it has beachside seating and welcomes families, couples and passers-by alike. Mickeys is set to be the destination for indoor and outdoor dining in the South West this summer. A landmark opening for Michael – Chef Owner of Michelin starred Lympstone...
The East Devon District Council #StayLocalShopSafe campaign aims to encourage East Devon residents to rediscover the high street and support local businesses, now that lockdown restrictions are lifted.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has received an allocation of £130,992 of funding from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 to support the safe reopening of High Streets and town centres.
The ‘Reopening High Streets Safely' fund allows EDDC to put in place additional measures across...
