Health & Beauty

Minor Injuries Units – where they are and when to use them

With around 5 million people visiting Devon each summer, the NHS has worked to ensure there are additional services in some tourist hotspots to reduce pressure on our busy emergency departments.

Minor Injuries Units (MIU) and Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) are located right across the county and are there for people needing urgent medical attention, but not in a life-threatening...

Nuffield Health hosting free fitness classes for 11-16 year olds this summer in Devon

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has launched free exercise classes in 114 sites across the UK to help boost the nation’s activity levels. It comes as a new survey reveals that despite the recent news splash following the Lionesses’ Euros win, just 12% of girls and 27% of boys aged 11-16 plan to play sport this summer.

The Move together programme pilot initiative...

Got an urgent health need? NHS 111 can help

Residents and visitors to Devon are being reminded that if they have an urgent health issue this summer they can access medical advice online or by phone 24 hours a day at NHS111 .

Anyone contacting 111 who needs emergency medical care from a hospital Emergency Department (also known as A&E) will be given direct access to the department. Staff at NHS111 can also refer patients...

Devon ranked second best in the country for GP patient experience

Devon has been ranked* as second best in the country for patient experience of general practice, according to the 2022 England-wide GP Patient Survey.

The results have shown overwhelming public backing for Devon’s GP surgeries, with eight in ten respondents reporting a good experience of their practice.

The GP Patient Survey, administered by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England,...

New anonymous digital mental health support service launched across Devon

A new free and confidential digital mental health and wellbeing service for adults is now available across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

Qwell (www.qwell.io), delivered by mental health provider Kooth , will ensure that every adult living in the Devon has access to a choice of support to managing their own emotional health and wellbeing.

NHS Devon, working in partnership with...

Left to Right on their bikes; Lisa Palmer, Barry Jones, Clare Hamilton, Sam Wilkinson, Paul Lovell,

Sponsored cycle on camel trail funds engaging kit for dementia residents

Residents of a Plymouth dementia care home will be enjoying the benefits of new interactive audio-visual technology around the home thanks to a sponsored cycle undertaken by staff and supporters.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, and the home’s activities co-ordinator Paul Hutt were so enthusiastic about a mobile entertainment unit they saw at a conference earlier in...

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital achieves ‘good’ rating from CQC with surgical expertise and patient care in surgery recognised as outstanding

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, part of the wider Nuffield Health Charity, has achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with the Hospital’s surgical services and patient care in surgery highlighted as ‘Outstanding’ in the inspection report.

The CQC ensures health and social care services in England provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high...

Types of hair colours and tips on dying your hair

We colour our hair for a variety of reasons. Men dye their hair primarily to cover grey hairs or add depth to their natural colour. Women colour their hair to change their appearance, give themselves a fresh look for the summer or just because they are in an experimental mood and have decided to try something new.

Women have been dying their hair for hundreds of years, and the...

5 Reasons to Take Supplements to Boost Your Productivity

Factors like stress, staying up for long hours, and constant worrying can all affect your health and productivity. Hence, it’s helpful to find ways to address them so you can be productive once again. One solution you can try is taking supplements. It has various advantages that can contribute to your well-being.

If you’re not convinced about the benefits they can provide, here are...

How to Shop for a Perfume Online

Online shopping has significantly grown, and we have accepted it as part of our daily lives. Everything we want, from shoes, to clothes, and appliances, can be found online. And these days, online sellers are stocking up on different fragrances. But, is it a good idea to buy perfume online? Well, the answer is yes. You shouldn't have trouble getting your scent online if you take several...

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