Community Support
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Our lovely Co-op
The Co-op is launching a new campaign this week to support organisations working around access to food. The campaign will mean 20p from every picnic product will be donated to the National Emergencies Trust (NET) where it is hoped it will be match funded. News on how this will be distributed will be published at a later date. CoOp are committed to preventing food waste and are actively seeking Foodshare Partners to distribute close-dated fresh produce. We are looking for organisations involved in all aspects of food access from foodbanks and emergency food parcels to cookery groups, community cafe’s, community pantries, those providing food to children during school holidays, to groups…
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The Moorlander
Message from the Publisher of The Moorlander Good afternoon The latest, and fifth, digital edition of The Moorlander, which has temporarily replaced our more familiar print edition since the beginning of April is available online – click on www.themoorlander.co.uk. The GOOD NEWS is that we will be returning to our print edition on Friday, 12th June and will be available at even more news outlets than ever before. And still only 50p too – the lowest priced newspaper in the region. If you are a business and wish to tell our readers that you too are ‘back in business’ following the easing of the lockdown restrictions then please contact me, Eric Partridge for details of our extremely advantageous ‘relaunch…
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From Mel Stride MP
I thought it may be helpful for me to refresh the list of key websites that I am advising businesses to go to for information or help regarding the coronavirus pandemic. I remain fully available should anyone need my help, with both myself and my team operating remotely. I can be best contacted at mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk and for those without internet access, the postal address is House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. 1: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme If a business cannot maintain its workforce because of the impact of COVID-19 it can furlough employees and apply for a grant that covers 80% of their usual monthly wage costs, up to £2,500 a month,…
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White’s Fruit and Vegetables
Message From Alice So my beauties,From next week we will be open daily 9am till 1pm!We are still delivering though and the general days for deliveries are :Monday :Clifford Bridge direction Tuesday : limited to moretonWeds: Dunsford & doccombe wayThursdays: North Bovey & ChagfordFridays: Postbridge directionSaturdays: limited to Moreton areas We can deliver in and around moreton everyday no problem, these days are just a guideline we prefer to stick to.Email your order to: ajwhitesfoods@gmail.comCut off is 7pm each night for next day.
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Policing the SouthWest During the Pandemic
Message from Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer Continue To Think Twice “In England, there has now been an easing of Covid-related restrictions and amendments have been made to the legislation, following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Sunday night.“It was always going to be challenging when restrictions began to be relaxed not only for policing but all agencies and communities. It may take a while for people to understand what the new guidance means and so our engagement and education is key.“We will adapt to the new terms of the regulations and will positively engage with the public as we have been doing for the past two months.“The latest…
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What we can and can’t do
Government Guidelines The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. The government has published staying safe outside your home for guidance on what the new rules will mean. These will take effect on Wednesday. This page sets out key FAQ to inform the public and help you prepare for these changes. This guidance applies in England – people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow the specific rules in those parts…
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Devon Air Ambulance Resumes Service
Devon Air Ambulance resumes air operations Devon Air Ambulance is resuming air operations today after the successful implementation of several new aviation solutions, which means we can now provide protection for our patients and aircrew against Coronavirus. This is great news for Devon and reflects a huge amount of work that has been carried out by our Helicopter Services and Patient Services teams over the past five weeks. Our ability to restart air operations is a result of concerted efforts by the aviation industry and regulators and it’s been inspiring to see the different organisations pull-together to collaborate, innovate and drive the development of sustainable solutions. As discussed in our…
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Latest News from Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust
Your NHS is here for you If you or a loved one – adult or child – have a health issue we are here for you. Please do seek help. You can still contact your GP, 111 online or call 111 for help. If you are told to go to hospital, you must go. We’ll give you the care you need. www.nhs.uk Our website has the up to date information https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/ Accessing urgent dental care Patients with an urgent or emergency dental condition must not attend any clinics. There is a system in place to triage them to help manage the flow to centres and avoid queues (in line with social- distancing measures). Registered…
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Latest From Devon County Council
Sorry, it’s a long one Just as the evidence starts to show that the country may have reached a peak in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reported via hospitals, we have a reminder today from the Office of National Statistics that deaths in community settings, including care homes, are continuing to rise. Community reporting lags some way behind the hospital data, but what is clear is that the death toll will keep on rising for some time. Here in Devon, whilst we can be thankful that the infection curve has been lower and slower than in other places, it is likely that we have yet to see the peak in initial cases.…
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A Reminder from Wellmoor
High Impact Volunteers Please see this call to action below from Devon County Council who are looking for people with recent experience as a health or social care worker, both qualified and unqualified, who can act as High Impact Volunteers to support vulnerable people in their homes. Contact chiefexec@teigncvs.org.uk if you think you can help. Dear Volunteers, As I am sure you are aware the people of Devon have come forward to help those most effected by the current COVID19 crisis. Volunteers are already providing much needed support to the most vulnerable in our communities however, as COVID-19 puts more pressure on our health and social care services we are…
