Public Health England are warning people to take extra care as temperatures tumble.
This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable people and PHE is urging everyone to keep an eye on weather forecasts and look out for vulnerable friends and neighbours over the cold snap.
Dr Angie Bone, head of Extreme Events at Public Health England, said: "Weather like this is not...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has partnered with local at-home care company, Home Instead Senior Care, to create a stronger community support network for the elderly in the area.
The Service have issued special ID cards with their phone number, email address and a unique Home Instead logo and account number to all Home Instead CAREGivers, who provide support to elderly...
Devon Community Foundation is appealing for donations to help ensure people in our communities stay warm and well this winter.
The Surviving Winter appeal was the brainchild of someone who received their Winter Fuel Payment, realised they didn't need it and wanted to help someone who did.
Since then many people have shared their Winter Fuel Payment to help those less fortunate...
Caring for Plymouth’s most vulnerable children and adults costs approximately £115 million per year and makes up almost 55 percent of Plymouth City Council’s overall budget.
Councillors Nicky Williams, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People and Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care are determined to protect frontline services for Plymouth’s most vulnerable...
Doctors in Devon are asking people to look in on their elderly relatives, neighbours and friends now that the cold weather is setting in.
As part of the national ‘Winter Friends’ NHS Choices campaign, Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) has launched a short film to encourage people to keep an eye out for the elderly over the cold months....
As forecasters predict a freezing cold winter ahead two Devon charities have linked together to help those most in need.
Hundreds of people across the county are faced with hardship and unable to heat their own homes – but the charities are offering a lifeline and they need support from local people.
The Surviving Winter Appeal, which has been launched by Devon Community...
Drop in at Southway Library on Friday 29 November for advice on how to stay healthy this winter, avoid debt and save money on your fuel bills.
The Winter Health event will run from 11am to 2pm.
Experts will be on hand with information on finding the best energy deal and you’ll be able to sign up to a free scheme that will search out the best tariff for you, regardless of how...
