The NHS in Devon has launched local engagement around the 10 Year Health Plan, which will run in parallel with, and support, the national Change NHS campaign.
Between November 2024 and 28 February 2025 members of the public and patients in Devon, as well as NHS staff and healthcare experts, are being invited to share their experiences, views and ideas for improving the NHS.
Students and staff at Lipson Co-operative Academy , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have had a brilliant day at the National Marine Aquarium as part of their STEMfest week.
The STEMfest week was designed by the National Marine Aquarium for children in Years 3 to 9 and they provided a variety of activities to inspire and engage them, including analysing ecological surveys, doing...
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a phrase we often hear, and it couldn’t be more relevant for carers. Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
While my focus here is on dementia carers, these insights can benefit all unpaid carers navigating the demands of...
‘Christmas In Dawlish’ a special two-day community event filled with festive cheer, is coming to the town this month.
Dawlish Town Council have organised a wonderful programme of Christmas events to kick start the festive season in Dawlish Town Centre on Friday 22nd November & Saturday 23rd November.
From 2pm on Friday 22nd November, the first of two Christmas Markets...
Friday, 08 November - Today, Live Nation and renowned live music promoter Cuffe & Taylor have revealed the first headliners for TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer Sessions 2025, taking place at Plymouth Hoe from 12–15 June. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, which drew thousands of fans, this year’s lineup kicks off on Thursday with legendary British band...
The Walkman and a Chopper bike were staples of growing up in the 60s and 70s… and now, part of a rallying call to help save lives with a new campaign from the Peninsula Cancer Alliance
Launched today (Tuesday 5 November), Remember when… encourages people to complete and return their home bowel cancer screening kits to help catch signs of the disease early.
Making sure unpaid carers across Devon are aware of their legal entitlements is top of the agenda on Carers Rights Day this month, following a report earlier this year that evidenced the daily experiences of hundreds of carers in the county and the toll looking after a partner, family member or friend can take on them.
Westbank Community Health and Care’s Devon Carers service has been...
A celebration has been held at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot today (Friday 15 November) to mark the completion of the first phase of improvements made through the Restoring Stover Park Project.
Invited guests attended the event to officially unveil a number of the Restoring Stover Park Project schemes which have been made possible thanks to a grant of £2,084,600 from The...
Britain’s Ocean City is set to showcase its impressive credentials as a key destination for conferences, meetings and events.
The latest Meet Plymouth event will target organisations seeking a unique experience in the city rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index*
Plymouth, which scored particularly highly across...
A talented care home chef from Devon has cooked his way to victory in not-for-profit Sanctuary Care’s annual ‘MasterChef’ competition.
Joe Fower, Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, wowed judges with his culinary skills and took home the coveted gold medal among sixteen finalists.
Going head-to-head with top chefs from over 100 care homes...
