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7 May 2020

Amendments to children’s social care legislation

As you may already be aware, new legislation came into force on 24th April that will temporarily affect the statutory obligations

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5 May 2020

Mental health support for key workers

Good mental health is very important, especially right now.  We’re all feeling it, but many more so than others, and it’s good to be reminded to look out for ourselves

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5 May 2020

Free Learn Devon online courses now available

Learn Devon has launched more than 100 free online courses as part of our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These new online learning courses cover three main subject areas: employability,

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4 May 2020

Support for coping with a crying baby

During these difficult and worrying times, ‘ICON: Babies cry, you can cope’ is helping parents, carers and families understand and cope with a crying baby.

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4 May 2020

Active Devon launch Active Agents live chat

Active Devon have launched a new live chat function to help you stay fit and healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Now more than ever, it is crucial that we

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4 May 2020

PPE now VAT free

The government has said that from May 1st, personal protective equipment (PPE) bought by care homes, businesses, charities and people to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19) will be free from VAT

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4 May 2020

Domestic abuse help and support

This is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them.

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29 April 2020

Ways to protect your mental health and wellbeing

It’s important that we all look after ourselves, our families and our wellbeing during these extraordinary times. Try some of these tips and tricks to help do just that.

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27 April 2020

Crisis support from CAMHS

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are offering additional crisis support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.


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