Category: Bulletins
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Urgent appeal for community equipment
If you’ve got any community equipment you no longer need, please can you return it? We urgently need commodes, walking frames, shower stools, and raised toilet seats, as increased demand during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means these items are in danger of being in short supply. Please contact Millbrook Care on 0330 124 4491 to…
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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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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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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…
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Rural Service Network Bulletin
We are working in extraordinary times at the moment, but we wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that, at the Rural Services Network, our staff are all working remotely and are still here to provide services to you. We’ve been taking some time to reflect on how life is different now to…
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Devon County Council Bulletin
A message from our Chief Executive and Leader As we all adjust to the changes in the way we live our lives because of coronavirus (COVID-19), colleagues from all Devon County Council services are working round the clock to make sure you continue to receive vital services. We are immensely proud of the dedication and…