The managing director of a group of Devon care homes, and a dementia specialist, say wellbeing and early diagnosis is paramount for people living with dementia.
Their comments come at the start of Alzheimer's Society Dementia Action Week [May 15 to 21], an awareness raising campaign that works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia. This year's theme is dementia diagnosis.
Geoffrey Cox, managing director of four Southern Healthcare homes in Plymouth, Exeter, Seaton and Dawlish, says residents’ wellbeing is integral to...
Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.
The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light armoured vehicles, should operational requirements demand. The project is to be delivered between Supacat’s manufacturing facilities at Dunkeswell near Honiton and Babcock’s Devonport site in Plymouth...
Claire Humphries has never looked back since swapping a frying pan for a toolkit on as she realises her dream to become an electrician.
Having worked as a chef for the last 20 years, Claire worked on private yachts in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean and, in the off season, on luxury barges in France.
Due to family circumstances, Claire returned to the UK and used her cheffing skills for a charity providing palliative and respite care.
Exeter-based Claire was unexpectedly made redundant at the age of 46, leaving her at a crossroads as she weighed up her...
Business owners across Devon can kick off the New Year with free support to boost their resilience and help with the recent rises in the cost of living.
Following a successful event held in Somerset in November, the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, delivered by Devon County Council, has teamed up with Plymouth City Council and the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce to put on a Business Resilience Event in Plymouth to support local businesses in the area.
This free event will take place on 8th February at Plymouth Science Park, Davy Rd, Plymouth and local...
Devon and Cornwall Police are ready to welcome a bumper sell-out crowd at Home Park as Plymouth Argle face Exeter City FC on Monday 31 October.
The match is all-ticket and has been selected by Sky Sports for broadcast; the match is an 8pm kick-off.
Chief Inspector Julian Pezzani said: “Our role for matchday is quite simple, and that is to enable fans to peacefully attend a football match and to return home safely.
“As a Force we are experienced in policing large scale sporting events. The match is an all-ticketed affair and has sold out so there will be over 16,...
A leading housing association is set to build more than 2,000 affordable homes in Devon over the next five years as part of a £1billion investment in the regional economy.
As the largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest has more than 15,000 homes in Devon and currently owns more than 39,000 homes across the South West.
LiveWest has stepped up its investment in the county over the past year after building 280 affordable homes made up of 98 for affordable rent, 67 for social rent and 115 for shared ownership.
Leading South West chartered accountants and business advisers Westcotts has bolstered its financial planning team with the appointment of a new chartered financial planner.
Steven Clemence (pictured), who is based in the Plymouth office, joins the firm formerly known as Thomas Westcott, with over 35 years’ experience and specialises in complex pensions work, employee benefits and business protection.
He is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS), part of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) – the highest level of qualification and a recognition of his...
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to make the most of available support to boost their resilience.
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help support businesses with growth, resilience, trade, marketing, recruitment, and more.
Businesses are being encouraged to get in touch with the Growth Hub team, who offer signposting services and can...
Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations
The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.
He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.
Andy says, ‘ The spring leg of the tour was fantastic but coming down to Devon and Cornwall this Autumn is just such a pleasure and of course I’ll get chance to catch up with friends and family in the...
