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16 August 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.

a doctor giving a child a health check
3 August 2021

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.

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3 August 2021

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.

a Rediscover Summer poster
3 August 2021

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.

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29 June 2021

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.

a young person's feet in trainers
25 May 2021

Holiday activities and food programme across Devon

If your organisation would like help us to deliver this programme in your area, or you know of an organisation or individual who may like to get involved, please get in touch.

a boy cracking an egg
25 May 2021

Drive to combat children’s holiday hunger in Devon gets £250,000 boost

Almost 17,000 food vouchers worth over a quarter of a million pounds are being distributed this half-term.

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16 April 2021

Meal boxes delivered to families with young children across Devon

Two thousand meal boxes are being delivered to families with young children this Easter holiday in an initiative designed to help those who are struggling during the pandemic.

a doctor putting a plaster on a patient's arm after a vaccine
6 April 2021

Vaccines for parent carers of clinically vulnerable children

If you are a parent carer of a clinically extremely vulnerable child or young person in Devon, you may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.


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