Could you or someone you know make a positive impact on the life of an older person with a learning disability? Can you spare 12 hours a year? We are looking for a volunteer to join the Mencap Visiting Service, an empowering service to people with a learning disability, after … Read more…
We’re happy to announce that our long-awaited new Learning Programme is finally out! There’s a new format, and we’ve introduced Early Bird discounts for tickets bought more than a month before the event. As ever though, it is packed full of courses, networking and learning opportunities, so take a look … Read more…
From January 2019, Eat That Frog CIC is launching a new volunteering programme, offering more chances for local people to engage in activities that benefit them and benefit their local communities. Initially, this will be based at their Parkfield centre, with Horticulture / Construction opportunities, but will swiftly roll-out into … Read more…
FREE for people in and around Dawlish / Teignmouth ROOTS operate Laughter Yoga sessions on a donation only basis so it is accessible for all. No need to register, no need to commit.There are enormous health and wellbeing benefits, both immediate and ongoing, proven to come from engaging in laughter.Please support this fun … Read more…
AbilityNet are after volunteers with an interest in IT who could support people to get the most out of their home computers. Volunteers might help an older person with their general PC usage or they could be assisting with special hardware and software adaptations that would meet a disabled person’s specific … Read more…
4 Mental Health launch ‘Staying Safe’ website, offering vital resources for anyone distressed, thinking about suicide or worried about someone they care about. The Staying Safe website is a potentially life-saving resource developed by 4 Mental Health, with invaluable input from international academics, mental health practitioners, people who have survived … Read more…
We’re delighted to report that the first organisations have now completed their assessments and achieved the brand new Quality Assured Mark for the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector. The seven organisations attended a presentation ceremony on the 4th October, and received their certificates from Sir Richard Ibbotson, Chair … Read more…
We recently commissioned a report into recycling of health and disability equipment across Southern Devon. You can now view or download the report Recycling of Disability and Medical Aids (pdf)
