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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Impact of coronavirus on speech and language development
The team have been working hard during the last year to raise awareness among about the importance of speech and language.