Update 13 July: Devon and Cornwall Police investigating the tragic deaths of Katherine Hooper and her two sons Josh Patterson and Sam Patterson have confirmed that the family had been the subject of a Safeguarding Partnership intervention and a serious case review would be launched.
The Safeguarding Partnership, an alliance including the council, NHS and the police, is alerted if a...
With summer finally here and hot weather expected for the next month, a doctor from Devon has reminded people to take care and look out for elderly and vulnerable friends and neighbours.
The Met Office has predicted a heatwave for most of the country for the rest of July and possibly into August.
Dr Prue Mitchell, a GP from Exmouth and clinical lead for cancer for the Eastern...
Bideford-based chartered accountants, Haines Watts North Devon LLP, announce the promotion of 34 year old Matthew Melksham to partner bringing the firm to a seven-strong partnership. Matthew started his career in his home City of Bath working in the catering and hospitality trade which provided him with real hands-on experience in business and a strong customer focused approach. Six years...
The NHS has launched a new ‘be clear on cancer’ lung cancer campaign and local doctors in Devon have urged people with symptoms that could suggest lung cancer is the underlying cause, to get it checked out.
The campaign, which will include adverts on TV, radio and newspapers, runs for the whole of July and into the first half of August.
There are 184 people in Devon waiting for a transplant and 31 Devon residents have died due to the shortage of organs in the last four Years*. NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures to encourage people to pass on their donation wishes to their loved ones during National Transplant Week 2013 (8-14 July).
This year’s theme is Pass It On, stressing the importance of having a...
Doctors in Devon are celebrating the 65th birthday of a “national treasure” today – the NHS.
Since the NHS launched on 5 July 1948 it has continually developed and in April this year groups of GPs and clinicians were given the responsibility of buying most healthcare services, including acute hospitals and mental health services.
The sun was shining for St Austell Brewery’s Ladies’ Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 25 June as crowds turned out for one of the most glamorous fixtures in the racing season.
Ladies and gentlemen donned their finery with the hope of walking away with the coveted title of Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and Best Hat. The ever-popular competition saw thousands of attendees...
Following on from a successful pilot programme the 999 Academy is seeking applicants for the 2013/14 academic year.
The 999 Academy is the first of its kind nationally where all four emergency services have come together, with an education provider, to create a joint service academy which aims to inspire young people to become valued and respected members of the community.
