Nearly a quarter of Devon GP practices are outstanding according to quality inspectors, compared to just 4 percent of practices in England. And the percentage of Devon’s care homes rated outstanding is twice the national average.
The data, published by the health and care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is being loudly applauded by Devon County Council and NEW Devon CCG.
19 of 435 care homes in Devon (4 percent), inspected by the CQC, are considered ‘outstanding’ homes, compared to just 2 percent of care homes in England overall.
Members of the public are being invited to an interactive talk on, to hear more about the personal experiences of those living with dementia, and the portrayal of the condition in the media.
The event is part the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) annual Festival of Social Science taking place next month. It is part of the Improving the Experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) Project at the University of Exeter:
Dr Nelis said: “Over 850,000 people have a diagnosis of dementia in the UK, our work focuses on how people can ‘live well’ with dementia...
A nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise – prepare to enter a magical new world.
The Premiere of The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring timeless score from incredible composer Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. This ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance.
Set designer Lubov Sidelnikova says - ‘The Nutcracker...
The New Jersey Boys. Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons plus a tribute to Showaddywaddy.
Back,by public demand, this dynamic show continues to play to sell-out audiences across the U.K. The fast moving programme, a celebration of the unique sounds of the Four Seasons, features the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all round entertainer Gary Gould. The two set show is packed with all the hits including Walk Like a Man, Sherry, Oh,What a Night and more, together with a great selection of classics from another iconic rock and roll band, Showaddywaddy....
The ever popular Christmas Spectacular Concert returns to the Barnfield this year.
After many years of leading the band, Stan decided to ‘hang up his baton’ and retire at the end of 2016 and the band is now under the Musical Directorship of Barry Parsons.
The band will be performing a wide variety of music including classical favourites, music from film and stage and plenty of Christmas classics.
Over the years the band has raised more than £345,000 for local charities and will again be supporting a local charity at this concert.
‘The Quo Experience’ is an East Anglian based band including David Wood as Francis Rossi and Dave Crawte as Rick Parfitt; both have spent years studying every detail of Rossi and Parfitt’s looks, playing styles and stage performances to make sure they are both as close to the real thing on stage as is possible, without actually being the legendary rock duo themselves! However, The Quo Experience is not all about Rick and Francis; it also features Graham Partridge, a superb keyboard player who captures the magic of Andy Bown’s playing and vocals perfectly; Dan Whitfield, a brilliant ‘Matt...
GreenMatthews bring you a brand-new retelling of the most thrilling Yuletide adventure of them all – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”.
First published in 1843, the story is credited with reinventing and reinvigorating the British Christmas and has been loved by every generation since. Using new lyrics and traditional English folk tunes, GreenMatthews (with special guest Jude Rees of Pilgrims’s Way) use a bewitching blend of voices and instruments to create a musical retelling of this seasonal favourite.
