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16 April 2020

NHS preparing new Nightingale Hospital

A new NHS Nightingale Hospital will be opened in Westpoint, Exeter, to provide 200 extra beds for patients with coronavirus symptoms if needed.

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14 April 2020

Devon & Torbay Anti-Slavery Partnership – Partner Briefing (Spring 2020)

The Devon & Torbay Anti-Slavery Partnership has released its Spring 2020 briefing to partners.

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14 April 2020

Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance

Devon County Council (DCC) has created a specific page where you can find all the latest policy and guidance about personal protective equipment (PPE).

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9 April 2020

Schools open for vulnerable children after Easter

We want to make sure that are partners and providers are aware that schools in Devon are open during the lockdown for children who absolutely need to attend

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6 April 2020

Devon needs you! Jobs in health and social care

Job seekers, students back from university, college leavers and former care and health staff are being encouraged to help support the county’s most vulnerable.

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27 March 2020

New domestic abuse campaign launched

Partner agencies across Devon and Cornwall are launching a campaign to raise awareness around domestic abuse and have warned that it may increase in the coming weeks due to the

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23 March 2020

All Devon SCP training and events cancelled

Due to the current Covid-19 situation, all training and events are cancelled until further notice. In order to be able to offer continual professional development opportunities, we are now working

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23 March 2020

FAQs about Coronavirus and its impact on schools

We understand that our residents and visitors may have concerns about Coronavirus and its impact on schools and families. As such, Devon County Council has created a page where you

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17 March 2020

Ensuring pupils on reduced timetables are accounted for

Following an inspection of DCC in early 2020, Ofsted have been clear to emphasise the safeguarding responsibility on schools for children who are not on a full timetable.


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