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How Inclusive Support Transforms the Recovery Journey

Recovery looks different for everyone. Each person brings a mix of experiences, beliefs, and personal challenges that shape the path forward. When support is inclusive, people feel seen rather than managed. They get to rebuild trust in themselves and others. Recovery becomes a shared process...

Amy Fenton

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Ambulance service opens up life-saving app alerts to public responders

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.

GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest...

SouthWest Saunas to Launch in Haldon Forest

For the Love of Saunas

SouthWest Saunas are set to launch an exciting new wellness venture in the heart of one of the county's most popular outdoor destinations.

Jake Rocking and Yussef Robinson, childhood friends who have returned to their Devon roots, are opening SouthWest Saunas at Haldon Forest Park on Sunday, 20th July. The sauna facility will be located within a ten-minute walk...

Experiencing Devon for People in Addiction Recovery

The effects of drug and alcohol addiction can affect us profoundly, whether you’re suffering from the disease directly or you’re witnessing a loved one struggling.

If you’re located in Devon or are heading to the area for a visit, here’s how you can maximise your experience while dealing with substance use disorder.

The Effects of Substance Use Addiction on the Mind and Body...

The importance of a “timely” dementia diagnosis

The words “timely” and “early” are often used as if they mean the same thing, but when it comes to a dementia diagnosis, I think it’s important to understand the difference.

A timely diagnosis focuses on the individual taking into account their personal situation needs and preferences around when and how they receive the diagnosis. Early, on the other hand is more about the stage the...

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Fresh Faces and Fluffy Brows: Trends That Are Mum-Life Friendly

As a busy mum, finding the time to stay on top of ever-changing beauty trends can feel like an impossible task. Between school runs, housework, and everything else that you're juggling, having an extensive, hours-long beauty routine is not always realistic. Yet, feeling good about ourselves in the quiet moments we manage to snatch back is so important. For all the hardworking mums, we have...

The Rise of Online Pharmacies

Online pharmacies have become increasingly popular in the last ten years, providing a new ease of access to prescription medications without visiting a brick-and-mortar chemist. This has revolutionised how many people in the UK receive medications, especially those with long-term conditions or those treating sensitive health problems. However, this advancement in healthcare comes with the...

Understanding Children’s Behavioral Health: Key Warning Signs and What to Do

Children's behavioral health is often misunderstood or overlooked until a problem becomes too big to ignore. Yet subtle shifts in mood, behavior, or functioning can quietly signal that something deeper is going on beneath the surface.

Early recognition doesn't just help—it can change the course of a child's emotional and social development. Caregivers who understand the context...

Bite into Health: How Your Diet Shapes Your Smile

Everyone is familiar with the saying “you are what you eat” but many people don’t realize that your smile also reflects your dietary choices. Our dietary choices serve the dual purpose of nourishing our bodies while also being essential for maintaining strong teeth and healthy gums and producing fresh breath.

Your food decisions when enjoying Devon cream tea or preparing school...

Parents’ fears about screen time damaging their children’s eyes

Plymouth parents are being urged to look out for early signs of myopia in their children.

This comes as Specsavers launches a new awareness drive to highlight the growing issue of childhood myopia – or short-sightedness – with research revealing that children are spending an average of 45 hours a week indoors, with more than a third of that time watching screens.

The...

What Your Legs Are Trying to Tell You: Early Signs of Varicose Veins You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do your legs feel heavy after a long day? Have you started noticing veins that seem more visible than before? While many people associate varicose veins with appearance, the reality is that they can be an early warning sign of poor circulation — and often arrive with subtle symptoms that are easy to dismiss.

In this article, we explore the early signs of varicose veins, what causes...

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