Protect you and your baby by having the COVID-19 vaccine
Pregnant women are being reassured by the NHS in Devon that having the vaccination is the best and safest way to protect them and their baby.
12 to 15 year olds to be offered the vaccination
The NHS is preparing to deliver a schools-based vaccination programme, supported by GPs and community pharmacies.
Free fruit and veg boxes offer Devon’s children a healthy start
Two and a half thousand families in Devon can sign up to receive a fruit and vegtable box this Autumn.
Devon Wellbeing Hub – 100 referrals
Devon Wellbeing Hub has now supported more than a hundred colleagues since its launch on 31 March 2021.
Appeal to younger adults to get double vaccinated
Devon’s Deputy Director of Public Health, Tina Henry, has appealed to younger adults to get double vaccinated.
Childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter
Parents and carers are encouraged to know the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as cases have started to rise in some areas.
Supermarket vouchers to help families buy food over the summer
Nearly 17,000 children across Devon have been sent supermarket vouchers ahead of the school summer break to help their families buy food over the holiday.
Families encouraged to rediscover summer with new guide
The government is encouraging families to ‘Rediscover Summer’ and get out and about to enjoy activities together after a year of missed opportunities.
Free online course exploring the links between mental health and communication
‘Mind Your Words’ aims to improve understanding of children and young people who have both mental health needs (or social emotional and mental health needs) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.