Parents urged not to use a facemask on their baby
Parents and guardians of babies under three years old are advised not to cover their child’s mouth with a facemask as it could cause breathing difficulties.
Innovations by Devon’s health visitors lead the way nationally
Devon County Council’s Health Visitor Service have been invited to share their innovations with the Institute of Health Visiting, the principle body tasked with sharing best practice to health visitors in England.
Eid Al Adha guidance for our Muslim communities
Eid Al Adha should be taking place later this week, but things are going be a little different this year due to coronavirus. Please read the latest guidance and celebrate safely.
What you need to know about face coverings
Everything you need to know about face coverings and the new changes that were introduced on Friday 24 July.
Kooth mental wellbeing support for young people
With the end of term approaching, we wanted to remind you that young people in Devon can access free and confidential mental health support over the summer at Kooth.com.
Help Us Help You South West Survey
To help the NHS understand how they can best meet people’s needs in future, they would like to know what you think about the new ways of working that have been introduced during the pandemic.
Shielding guidance to ease for clinically vulnerable
The government has announced a two-phased easing of the shielding restrictions as coronavirus (COVID-19) infection rates continue to fall.
Lead agencies urge the public to stay safe this weekend
As lockdown restrictions ease further this weekend, senior politicians, public health and Police leads are urging the Devon public to stay safe.
Get free food and vitamin vouchers
If you have children under 4 or are pregnant and you or your family receive qualifying benefits, you may be eligible for free food and vitamin vouchers from the Healthy Start programme.
What can and can’t I do?
Guidance is available to help you understand the latest changes to the lockdown restrictions, which are due to come in to effect on Saturday 4 July.