Patients have given Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre a score of 100% for its ophthalmology services, according to the latest results from the national Friends and Family Test.
The hospital’s day ward scored 99.5%, its inpatient ward 99% and its endoscopy department 98.8%
Overall, Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre scored 94.5% from the 784 patients who completed the Friends and...
From 10th – 14th February, leading farm safety charity, Farm Safety Foundation, will launch their third annual Mind Your Head campaign, to raise awareness of the issues facing farmers today and the link between farm safety and mental health.
A study by the Farm Safety Foundation, found that mental health issues among farmers and agricultural workers are of growing concern, and have a...
Staff at Bull Point have been praised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for providing an outstanding level of care to its residents.
Bull Point in Barne Barton, Plymouth, is a specialist provider of residential services for people with an autistic spectrum disorder; its principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and autism to live meaningful lives that include...
The UK’s first post-subsidy community solar farm, Creacombe Solar Farm near Yealmpton, South Devon, has now been completed and was connected to the grid last week.
The 7.3MW project will generate enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of around 2,440 homes, or more than half the households in the five local parishes of Newton & Noss, Holbeton, Yealmpton, Wembury and...
Over a million drivers have admitted to using their phones behind the wheel on every journey they made in the past 12 months, according to new research released today.
The findings, taken from a report on in-vehicle distraction by road safety charity Brake and insurer Direct Line, revealed that 3% of drivers, equating to 1.2 million drivers across the UK, had a conversation or...
Businesses in Devon have the chance to recruit a furry helper and raise crucial funds for the NSPCC thanks to its new fundraising initiative.
The children’s charity is launching a unique fundraising opportunity in association with Build-a-Bear in which only a limited number of local businesses will be able to take part.
For a £50 donation, businesses can acquire a temporary...
Crealy’s Super Slam Wrestling is sure to be a huge hit for families this February Half Term.
Crealy Theme Park and Resort are welcoming a team of professional wrestlers direct from the USA to fight it out in front of Crealy guests to find out who is the true king of the ring.
With four hard hitting shows taking place each day in the Crealy Arena from Saturday February 15 to...
The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce that the 2020 Agrifest South West will take place on Wednesday 11th November at Westpoint, Exeter. The event, which attracts primestock entries from across the region, was cancelled in 2019 and the confirmation that it will run again in 2020 has been well received by the agricultural community. Agrifest South West Chairman,...
Road users are being urged to take extra care when travelling on Devon’s roads this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of strong winds for this Sunday (9 February) with Storm Ciara set to hit the UK.
Wind gusts may reach up to 80mph in coastal areas and 70mph inland which could leave debris on the roads. Coastal routes could be impacted and high sided...
