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NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and NHS Devon have launched a new website for their new ‘cluster’ joint committee, the South West Peninsula Board. The site contains information about Board members, meeting dates and papers, and stakeholder updates. Both NHS Devon and NHS Cornwall and Isle of Scilly’s websites will continue to operate as […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year the aim is to highlight the importance of preventing breast cancer before it starts. Each year, about 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in people over 50, but it can also affect younger people. If you’re invited to […]

NHS England SW and Hope 4 The Community CIC were successful in securing new funding to support people with hip and knee pain on waiting lists for care. The HOPE-MOVE (Help Overcome Problems Effectively – Movement and Healthy lifestyle) is 1 of only 10 “Scaling community initiatives in diet and exercise” projects funded by Innovate […]

It’s a free, 6-week online course (2 hours per week) that helps people build confidence, manage their condition, and improve wellbeing. Starts: Thursday 30th October (10:30am-12:30pm) To register: Virtual Hope – MyHealth Devon

Two and three-year-olds in Devon can now get their free flu vaccination at a community pharmacy, thanks to a new NHS service. Devon pharmacies that have opted to participate in the one-season trial started vaccinating eligible children from October 1, 2025. The service aims to increase uptake of the vaccine among two and three-year-olds, who […]

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating this year.   Vaccination teams across England are working to protect millions most at risk of getting seriously ill this winter by building immunity ahead of December and January, when hospitalisations for respiratory […]

From today (Monday September 8) library users visiting our libraries can now borrow a blood pressure monitor and a book at the same time. It’s all part of the One Devon initiative, led by Devon County Council Public Health, Libraries Unlimited and NHS Devon, and has been launched as part of the local Check Your […]

Information on Lyme disease is being shared to raise public awareness of ticks and Lyme disease. More information on insect bites and stings can be found the NHS website – Insect bites and stings – NHS NHS England have published an article on insect bites and stings here There is an information sheet here containing more information for […]

When it comes to your healthcare, you can choose to pay for a private consultation or treatment at any point during your care. If your treatment is also available through the NHS, you can ask your private doctor to transfer you back into NHS care at any stage. This won’t disadvantage you, nor will you […]

Flu vaccinations are now available for pregnant women and children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children and children with certain long-term health conditions. Flu is a highly infectious disease which can cause symptoms much worse than a heavy cold, however, the flu vaccine provides the best protection against flu, helping people to Stay Well […]