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Help us to help you Devon’s acute hospitals and ambulance service are extremely busy, with people waiting a very long time in emergency departments to be seen and treated. The local NHS, including South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, is appealing for people to choose the most appropriate service for their needs – to […]

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious. The most serious infections linked to GAS come from invasive group A strep, known […]

With winter viruses such as flu, Covid-19 and Norovirus on the rise, we’re more likely to be feeling under the weather at this time of year. While most illnesses can be safely treated at home, or with advice from your local pharmacy, if you do become very unwell and need urgent healthcare, there’s medical advice […]

With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place between 15-21 May 20203, there is plenty of support and advice available to anybody that may be struggling to cope with stress, anxiety or depression. If either yourself, a friend or a family member would like support or advice on managing their mental health, let them know that […]