Pride month and LGBTQ+ groups in Devon
Pride remains a visible reminder that we are all worthy of being loved for who we are – and Devon has a range of empowering social groups and support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Be aware of a new Test and Trace scam
We’ve heard about another test and trace scam, which is also trying to con people into paying for a coronavirus (COVID-19) swab test.
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 19th June
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues an overview of the current situation and our future plan.
Free school meals extended over the summer holidays
Children in England who are eligible for free school meals will receive a six-week food voucher to cover the summer holiday period, after a campaign by Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford.
New surveys to explore lockdown experiences
The UK’s Largest Fostering and Adoption Charity, TACT, and Research in Practice have developed three linked surveys to explore experiences of life at home during lockdown.
Support bubbles
Adults who live alone or single parents with young children can now form a ‘support bubble’ with one other household.
Active Travel Fund improvements
You’ll start to see changes on some of our roads over the coming weeks that will help support social distancing and encourage more people to take up active travel.
Public Health Nursing update
With the partial lifting of lockdown measures, the Public Health Nursing team wanted to provide a quick update on the latest changes to services.
Shielding guidance for children and young people
Over the last few weeks, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has reviewed evidence and revised the advice on which children and young people should continue to shield.