Devon pilots new, first of its kind, nursing associate apprenticeship in care homes
Nine apprentices, part funded by Devon County Council, will be employed by independent sector social care providers.
Posted on: 30 March 2020
Information regarding Public Rights of Way and Coronavirus
Please follow the link here to the Public Rights of Way webpage for important information and advice.
Posted on: 30 March 2020 | Posted in: Environment
New domestic campaign launched as cases expected to increase
Partner agencies across Devon and Cornwall are launching a campaign to raise awareness around domestic abuse and have warned that it may increase in the coming weeks due to the impact of Covid-19.
Posted on: 27 March 2020
Devon County Council launch COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund to help communities
Devon County Council has launched the COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund to help provide valuable funding to organisations working in communities that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted on: 27 March 2020
Highway repairs keeping roads safe for key workers
Highways teams are targeting safety repairs on Devon’s roads in order to maintain the local network for key workers
Posted on: 27 March 2020 | Posted in: Environment
Residents warned to be vigilant against COVID-19 scams
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has issued a warning to local residents and businesses to be aware of fraudsters who are trying to exploit fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.
Posted on: 25 March 2020
Local authority ‘shielding’ coordination hubs created to support Devon’s most vulnerable
A network of ‘shielding hubs’ coordinated by local authorities is rapidly being set up across Devon to immediately help those most at risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) with urgent food, medicine and care supplies.
Posted on: 25 March 2020
Support and advice for businesses
Devon County Council has pledged that it will do everything it can to help local businesses through the coronavirus outbreak and ensure a strong recovery for the local economy
Posted on: 25 March 2020 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Council putting all of its energy into support for vulnerable residents
Social care and social work teams at Devon County Council are redeploying staff from non-critical services to essential frontline services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted on: 24 March 2020 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Devon’s recycling centres closed until further notice
It follows the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday night regarding the temporary restrictions on movement being put in place as a result of Covid-19.
Posted on: 24 March 2020 | Posted in: Environment
