Family Life

“We’re here for you” – Devon funeral homes to support bereaved families on Father’s Day

Funeral homes in Devon are providing a lifeline to bereaved families as Father’s Day approaches.

After research* found that 58% of those who have experienced bereavement find calendar events such as Father’s Day difficult, Co-op Funeralcare branches across Devon are inviting local people to join their bereavement support groups.

The groups offer support to those navigating the...

Why Planning for a Funeral Is One of the Kindest Things You Can Do for Your Family

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life, and the days that follow are not the best for making thoughtful, uncharted decisions that have both practical and emotional implications. One of the most generous things a person can do for the family they will one day leave behind is to plan a funeral and make their wishes clear. That's why there are services like...

Challenges Stay-at-home Parents Face When Going Through Separation

Separation from your spouse is a significant life event that can bring numerous changes and challenges. While it’s uplifting to leave an unhealthy marriage, the issues that follow can be overwhelming. Things are a bit harder for stay-at-home parents.

Whether it’s managing finances or creating a separation agreement , you need to take additional steps to move through the process and...

Local dementia day-care not -for-profit urges families to seek support earlier

A local not-for-profit dementia care and support service, The Filo Project , is using this Dementia Action Week to encourage families across the region to reach out for help sooner and to challenge common myths that can prevent people from getting the support they need.

There are around one million people with the dementia in the UK, and Alzheimer’s Society estimates over 21,000...

Celebrating Devon’s Foster Carers in Fostering Fortnight 2026 – ‘This is Fostering’

Across the UK, hundreds of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs.

In Devon, we have 271 approved foster homes but 810 children in need of care. Many children are placed with families...

How to Choose a Dog Insurance Provider in 2026: The Full Breakdown

Choosing a dog insurance provider in 2026 is harder than it should be. The UK market has over a dozen lifetime dog insurance providers, four fundamentally different policy structures, and comparison sites that often sort on commission rather than cover quality. This guide breaks the decision down into the parts that actually matter, with data tables you can skim, bullet breakdowns you can...

Friendship and confidence are amongst the most valuable lessons learnt at school according to parents in Plymouth

Friendship and confidence are amongst the most valuable lessons learnt at school according to parents surveyed in Plymouth – and 78% of parents have found school to help with their child’s confidence.

School is where lifelong friendships begin, and nine out of 10 (90%) parents said their child’s school friendships extend beyond the classroom, helping to boost their confidence and...

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Pension inequality after divorce still leaving women behind, warns family lawyer ahead of International Women’s Day

With International Women’s Day 2026 approaching, Rachel Buckley of The Family Law Company is urging divorcing couples to pay closer attention to pensions, warning that women continue to face a significant shortfall in retirement savings after separation.

Although pensions have been recognised as a matrimonial asset in England and Wales since pension sharing was introduced in 2000,...

Devon Libraries Host Nature-Inspired Creative Workshops This February Half-Term 

Five libraries in Devon are encouraging everyone to craft with nature this February half-term. Developing new skills and perspectives through artist-led, affordable workshops for all ages. From using paint made from plants or lino printing to celebrating wildlife with cardboard creations, people are invited to explore their connection to the natural world.

Libraries Unlimited,...

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The questions people in the South West actually ask family lawyers in January

The first Monday of the new year is often referred to as ‘Divorce Day’, known for a surge in enquiries to family lawyers. But according to The Family Law Company , the majority of people getting in touch in January aren’t rushing into divorce.

Divorce specialist Rachel Buckley says that often enquiries are from those looking for information, options and sometimes reassurance after the...

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