The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is among a handful of hospitals across the country to have been awarded Exemplar status for its Radiology department.
The prestigious status, conferred by the British Society of Interventional Radiology, has been given to only nine hospitals nationwide.
These hospitals have all demonstrated a commitment to improving quality and access to Interventional Radiology. One initiative by the RD&E radiology department that caught the BSIR’s attention was the redesigned patient information leaflets. The society is suggesting...
Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, has pledged to take action to support the 800,000 people living with dementia across the UK. Neil Parish joined 200 other MPs and representatives from Alzheimer’s Society in Portcullis House, Westminster on Tuesday 10th September to provide a handwritten statement of the action they will take to support people with dementia and their carers. Neil Parish pledged to help tackle the stigma attached to dementia and raise awareness to improve diagnosis rates in their constituency. Neil Parish said: “Devon is a beautiful county and many elderly people...
Leading legal firm Stephens Scown LLP continues to lead the field in Devon and Cornwall with the announcement of independent guide Legal 500 rankings for 2013.
The firm’s family law team has retained its number one position for the 6th year, making them the best in the region. The newly announced guide to the legal profession singles out Stephens Scown’s team for its childcare work: “with a primary focus on the child being evident”, recommending Michael Lowry and Jo Stone, with Liz Allen singled out as a “leading individual”.
Also achieving the highest ranking, compared to...
Tom Lemon at leading furniture retailer, DFS, in Exeter has completed an extreme outdoor challenge to raise money for BBC Children in Need as part of DFS’s endeavour to raise over £1 million for the charity this year.
Earlier this month, on Wednesday 11 September, Tom Lemon joined DFS colleagues to tackle the Olympic white water rafting course that saw Team GB capture Gold and Silver medals at last year’s Olympic Games. To donate to Tom Lemon and the DFS team, visit https://mydonate.bt.com/teams/dfs
Helen Normoyle, Director of Marketing at DFS, said: “We like to give...
Friendly, easy-paced walk taking in the Exeter landscape and its autumn wildlife.
This walk follows the Ludwell Valley, Mincinglake and Hoopern Valley for approx. 6.5 miles with some steep and muddy sections, finishing at Millers Crossing, Bonhay Rd.
Join Deveon Willdife Trust for part or all of the route.
Please bring your own lunch/drink.
No charge but donations welcome.
Goes from Ludwell Valley entrance, off Topsham Rd (opposite Northbrook golf course), Exeter.
See a historic watermill in action and visit DWT's headquarters. Watch as volunteer millers grind wheat for flour in the traditional way. Our stone-ground wholemeal flour will also be available to buy on the day.
10am-noon.
Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance except for groups and schools.
To enquire please call 01392 279244 or visit www.devonwildlifetrust.org
An overdue fifth visit for this wonderful Canadian musician and multiple JUNO award-winner. Stephen's distinctive folk/roots sound has long made him one of our most popular acts and one of the foremost performing singer/songwriters in his home country. This respected musician has worked with Lucinda Wiliams, Emmylou Harris and Shawn Colvin, and has recently released his 8th solo album Between Hurricanes. Mixing powerful lyrics, creative arrangements, brilliant guitar playing and onstage charm, Stephen has won a loyal international fan-base.
An overdue fifth visit for this wonderful Canadian musician and multiple JUNO award-winner. Stephen's distinctive folk/roots sound has long made him one of our most popular acts and one of the foremost performing singer/songwriters in his home country. This respected musician has worked with Lucinda Wiliams, Emmylou Harris and Shawn Colvin, and has recently released his 8th solo album Between Hurricanes. Mixing powerful lyrics, creative arrangements, brilliant guitar playing and onstage charm, Stephen has won a loyal international fan-base.
