Devon celebrates Young Carers Awareness Day
“My mum was born without a thyroid gland. She has learning difficulties and some physical problems, and she gets depressed. Her problems have affected me and my sister in lots
A Joint Targeted Area Inspection is imminent for Devon
Inspections look to assess the arrangements and services that are in place for providing help and protection to vulnerable children across the county.
New deal for Devon’s children and families launched
An ambitious new vision for how public services will come together to better help and support children and their families in Devon is being launched this week.
Devon CCG given ‘green star’ for engagement
NHS England have published ratings for every CCG in England on how effectively they manage engagement with patients and the public. Out of 195 CCGs nationally, NEW Devon CCG and
Consultation to include yellow lines in care worker parking scheme begins
Devon County Council is proposing to launch an enhanced scheme from this autumn on a trial basis using a new parking permit. This will allow care and health workers visiting people (children and families and patients) at home to additionally use yellow lines in certain circumstances for up to an hour.
Pathways – support for young people with complex health needs
Transferring young people with complex needs from a Consultant Paediatrician to a Consultant Adult Physician.
Children and Young People’s Plan 2019-2022: we want to hear your feedback
We have developed the Children and Young Peoples Plan from the things that staff, parents and children have told us are important. We are now checking we have got this right.
Devon schools reduce carbon dioxide on journey to school
Pupils from 29 Devon schools, who took part in the annual Big Pedal challenge organised by cycling and walking charity Sustrans, walked, cycled and scooted their way to make an astonishing 45,465 journeys.
Getting to know… Jackie Colby
Juggling a busy day job as Safeguarding Lead for the Devon Children and Families Partnership (DCFP), alongside being a reservist, is a challenge Jackie Colby relishes.
Carers’ Week: Monday 10 June – Sunday 16 June 2019
It’s Carers’ Week, 10-16 June, with events planned across the county supporting carers to get connected in their communities.