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2 September 2021

Back to school information

With the start of the academic year just around the corner, here’s some useful information to help you and your child prepare for September.

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2 September 2021

Forming a Partnership with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service

Home Fire Safety Visits are available to those who need them the most and can be arranged via self-referral or referral from a Partner Agency.

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18 August 2021

Devon Wellbeing Hub – 100 referrals

Devon Wellbeing Hub has now supported more than a hundred colleagues since its launch on 31 March 2021.

an NHS poster promoting the Covid-19 vaccination
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.

a slice of watermelon and some mixed berries
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.

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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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3 August 2021

New National Strategy for Autistic Children and Young People

The government issued the new national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England.

a poster promoting the Parent Childcare Survey Summer 2021
3 August 2021

Parents Childcare Survey Summer 2021

We need your help to plan and make sure that there is enough childcare for you to work or train. Whether you use childcare or not, your voice counts!


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