PLYMOUTH MP Oliver Colvile has joined forces with leading health charities, doctors and nurses calling for improvements in diagnosis and care for the estimated 1.38 million people in the UK suffering from iron deficiency anaemia (IDA).
The Anaemia Manifesto, launched on Wednesday 29 June in Parliament, aims to improve diagnosis and management of the condition, which affects many...
A group of Year 12 and 13 students from Ridgeway School spent the day at St Lukes Hospice in Turnchapel recently.
The 16 to 18 year olds are all studying Health and Social Care and hope to pursue a career in health care.
They spent the day learning about the demands of end of life care and how such an established charity provides care for their patients. The day was organised...
The majority of Plymothians (63%) believe that children should be ready to start school at the age of five, according to a poll from Action for Children.
A survey of 4,000 adults across the UK, including 116 from Plymouth found that most people agree with evidence that suggests a good level of emotional, behavioural and physical development by age five is associated with success in...
Investors have been finding out how to maximise returns on their finances in today’s unpredictable global marketplace at a special lunch organised by Goodmans financial planners in Devon.
The respected South West-based independent financial planning company, which has offices in Totnes and Plymouth and plans for a third in Exeter, invited clients from across the region to the annual...
Plymouths Youth Parliament and Youth Cabinet are taking part in the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of young people in the country.
In a ballot beginning 12 August and running till 7 October, young people across the country will be asked what issues matter most to them, in order to determine what is debated by the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of...
PEOPLE in the South West suffering from high blood pressure are being given the chance to take part in a major clinical research trial which could herald a ‘new era’ in the treatment of the life-threatening condition.
The ‘WAVE IV’ trial at the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust is testing a new one-hour, one-off non-invasive treatment which aims to reduce blood pressure...
A Plymouth primary school teacher will be flying to Chicago this summer, after being recognised for her work as a digital pioneer in the classroom.
Claire Trebilcock, ICT Co-ordinator at Boringdon Primary School, has been selected to attend the Discovery Education Summer Institute, an exclusive professional development and networking event taking place in North America this July....
A dog has been rescued after falling 150ft down a cliff in Devon.
The RSPCA were called on Thursday (June 23) by some local ‘coasteerers’ who had seen the dog in a cove at the bottom of cliffs in Noss Mayo.The charity liaised with the Coastguard to ensure nine-year-old Jack was rescued as quickly and safely as possible.
The dog's owners, who are from Ludlow in Shropshire, are...
New research released to celebrate Small Charity Week (13-18 June) reveals that the South West is a community-minded region, embracing small local charities and community groups and the charitable services they provide. Findings show that almost half of residents in the South West have received the support of local charities in their community, with 78% of those having benefitted directly from...
Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC), has moved its HQ into Plymouth Science Park in order to establish a permanent base within Plymouth in a professional work environment.
Ben Rhodes, Chief Executive, Devon and Cornwall Business Council said: “Being located on Plymouth Science Park enables DCBC to engage with a broad and exciting business community right across Devon and...
