Author: Parracombe Admin
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Urgent dental care services across the South West
Since the Prime Minister announced social distancing measures to slow down the spread of COVID-19, a set of restrictions on daily activity to contain the spread of the virus were introduced. All non-urgent dental activity has stopped in line with the changes to people’s everyday lives that the Prime Minister has signalled. In light of…
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NHS steps up coronavirus capacity with new Nightingale Hospital
A new NHS Nightingale Hospital will be opened in Westpoint Exeter to provide 200 extra beds for patients with coronavirus symptoms if needed. The NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter, announced today by NHS Chief Executive, Sir Simon Stevens, brings the total to seven confirmed NHS Nightingale Hospitals in a matter of weeks. The five hospitals in…
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North Devon Food Bank
“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide…
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Age UK Devon
Information and Advice We offer you free, confidential and expert advice through our information service. If you need to know about social care, housing, scams or legal issues, we are here to help.
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Exmoor Tourism Business Update – Coronavirus 9 April 2020
I wanted to write briefly to thank you all for your support in promoting the ‘Visit Exmoor Later’ message in support of the Governments guidelines for people to stay home and stay safe. Of course we would usually be gearing up to offer a very warm welcome to visitors over the Easter weekend, showcasing all…
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Blakewell Fish
Blakewell are a local fish farm and supplier in Muddiford. Select from a wide range of Salmon & Trout, freshly caught, smoked and packaged for your enjoyment. Julia Holtom will collect any orders placed direct with Blakewell on a Friday for Parracombe residents.
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North Devon Council Bulletin
Bulletin 7 April Looking after your mental health Changes to benefits announced Changes to waste and recycling collections Be scam aware Update on business grants Register yourself if you are extremely vulnerable
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Easter waste and recycling collections
The Easter bank holiday weekend is approaching and North Devon Council is reminding residents to check when to put their waste and recycling out for collection. There will be no waste or recycling collections on Good Friday (10 April). Collections due that day will be made on Saturday 11 April instead. All waste and recycling…
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Devon County Council Bulletin
We’ve started the week today by welcoming the first cohort of trainees for the new Healthcare Assistant roles. Welcome all! These positions will provide essential support to health and social care providers. More than 600 people have registered so far, and with more to follow we hope. We’ve also taken a decision to increase the…
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North Devon is NOT open for tourism business this Easter
Local holiday accommodation businesses are being warned that they risk prosecution if they encourage tourists to visit them during Easter and throughout the lockdown period. The guidance from the government is clear: all holiday accommodation including hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, holiday homes, campsites and caravan parks must cease to carry on that business during…