Monday, November 25, 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Health and care workers thank hairdresser for donating shampoo during pandemic

Health and care workers have thanked a hairdresser who donated shampoo while her business was temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Staff working for Torbay...

Vulnerable residents advised on healthy diets during pandemic

Shielding residents of Torbay are receiving advice on how to cook and eat healthy food during the pandemic. The Healthy Lifestyles Team from Torbay and...

National Carers Week 8-14TH June – Making Caring Visible

Carers’ Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of those family members and friends who are caring for others in our communities and...

NHS staff thanked by young girl for saving stepfather’s life

An intrepid youngster thanked hospital staff who saved her stepdad’s life by presenting a cheque for more than £1,460 to them that she raised...

Clap for Volunteers call this Thursday during Volunteers Week

Health and care staff, patients and the general public are asked to mark Volunteers Week in a special pandemic Clap for Volunteers this Thursday...

Nursery nurse helps vulnerable adults during pandemic

A nursery nurse has temporarily swapped roles to help vulnerable adults shielding at home due to the pandemic. Jenny King, a Community Nursery Nurse for...

Urgent care offered by surgeons to patients with severe dental pain

Patients unable to get urgent treatment from their dentist during the pandemic are offered care at a network of centres - including a new...

Research Nurse attracts major funding to boost innovation in patient care

A research nurse working for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded regional funding to support her work. Angie Foulds has been...