Supporting people to be independent
The Chief Executive of the College of Occupational Therapists has heard how Devon OTs are supporting people to regain independence to such an extent that they need little or no further help
Posted on: 17 March 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Devon dementia care is good, but more education is needed
Awareness of dementia, its diagnosis and care for people with the condition is fantastic in Devon, but it’s inconsistent across the county, says a report to Councillors next week
Posted on: 16 March 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Hundreds get moving at Cranbrook Community Fun Day
Cranbrook lives up to its billing as a Healthy Town by attracting hundreds of people to the Community Fun Day, encouraging people to walk and cycle more
Posted on: 15 March 2017 | Posted in: Community
Council steps in to secure two bus routes in South Devon
Following the withdrawal of bus services connecting to Torbay by bus operator Local Link, Devon County Council has responded by securing the main sections of two South Devon bus routes
Posted on: 14 March 2017 | Posted in: Community
Fly-tippers who dumped rubbish at recycling centre gates fined
The culprits, who had been queuing to use the recycling centre, decided they couldn’t wait and left their items on the verge.
Posted on: 14 March 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Start date confirmed for crossing repairs
Devon County Council has confirmed that an improvement scheme to repair raised pedestrian crossings in Tavistock town centre will start on Tuesday 18 April
Posted on: 14 March 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Prime Minister urged to intervene as Devon schools lose funding
Devon’s education chief has written to the Prime Minister urging her to take action over the proposed new national funding system that could see scores of Devon schools lose out.
Posted on: 13 March 2017 | Posted in: Education
Inspirational Ursula to take reading exam aged 87
Her example has prompted the creation of a new weekly class run by Learn Devon for adults who want to learn to read and write.
Posted on: 10 March 2017 | Posted in: Education
Discover the benefits of commuting by bike during Ride to Work Week
People across Devon are being encouraged to take part in Ride to Work Week from Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March
Posted on: 9 March 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Council welcomes extra funding for social care and schools
Devon County Council has welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s budget announcement today (Wednesday 8 March), promising extra funding for adult social care and schools
Posted on: 8 March 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
