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Simon Jupp MP presents petition to 10 Downing Street with Devon campaigners calling for end to care tax charge

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, is supporting a campaign organised by The Filo Project, a local dementia care social enterprise, calling for an end to a tax rule that means organisations such as theirs must charge 20% VAT on care services.

The East Devon MP joined Libby Price and Liz Dennis, co-founders of The Filo Project, at 10 Downing Street to present a petition against the VAT...

Apprentice Ruby set for care sector success

A Plymouth teenager has embarked on a career in the care sector after looking after her grandparents ignited a passion for helping others.

Ruby Rose, 16, started a Health & Social Care Level 2 apprenticeship in October with leading training provider Realise while working at Wisteria House in Plymstock.

Speaking at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Ruby said she...

Care home trip gives veterans the opportunity to relive wartime experiences

Four care home residents from Hill House in Honiton have visited the WW2 Nissen Hut and Upottery Airfield Heritage Centre, through which they were able to recall their experiences as armed service personnel during the Second World War.

Stan, Carey, Derrick and Mervyn were able to relive their wartime exploits at the newly refurbished centre, which re-opened in April and is just a...

Four Seasons Health Care recruiting for over 100 jobs in the South West

Four Seasons Health Care, one of the UK’s largest independent health care providers, is looking for adventurous and compassionate people to join their team at care homes across the South West

The announcement comes following the recently published England and Wales Census 2021 results , which revealed a 20% increase in the number of people aged over 65 over the past decade.

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Cost of living crisis pushes thousands of Devon’s unpaid carers deeper into financial hardship and poverty

Thousands of unpaid family carers across Devon, who were already experiencing financial hardship after having to give up paid work to perform their caring role, are being pushed deeper into debt and poverty, according to Devon Carers. Devon Carers is a service provided by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care, based at Exminster, near Exeter.

Even before the pandemic, a...

Devon health and well-being charity partners up with Exeter’s Great West Run

A charity that supports Devon residents in their quest for improved health and well-being has become an official partner to Exeter’s Great West Run for the first time. The 10km route and a half marathon through the heart of the city will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022 .

Exminster-based Westbank Community Health and Care works with people of all ages across Devon to promote and...

Local health and well-being charity appoints new Business Development Manager to grow services for Devon residents

An award-winning, local charity, which promotes and improves the well-being of communities and individuals across Devon, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of a new Business Development Manager.

Chris Bloye recently joined Westbank Community Health and Care in Exminster, bringing extensive experience in the commercial sector. Chris is responsible for driving growth...

75-year-old Devon man shortlisted for national charity award

A 75-year-old man from Paignton has been shortlisted in the Welfare Caseworker of the Year category of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual awards. John Marsland served in the Royal Air Force for 30 years and has been a caseworker with the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) for the past 10 years. John said: "When I was stationed in Cyprus, I had to ask for help from the RAF Benevolent Fund and...

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Fast-growing healthcare agency relocates to Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth Science Park has this month welcomed a new company specialising in Healthcare recruitment to their campus.

Acorn Healthcare are moving to the Park to support their growing client base in Plymouth, North Devon and East Cornwall.

Acorn Healthcare specialise in providing tailored recruitment solutions for a range of healthcare clients in the private and public spheres...

NHS approves proposals to modernise health and care services in Teignmouth and Dawlish

Proposals to modernise health and care services in the Teignmouth and Dawlish area have been approved.

At its meeting on 17 December 2020, the Governing Body of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group approved a series of recommendations, which will see some services moved from Teignmouth Community Hospital to a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in the town centre and some services to...

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