Devon Support Services Ltd

31/07/2024

🌡️ A yellow heat-health alert is in force across the South West until 9am on Friday.

☀️ If you’re spending time outdoors, enjoy the weather but keep safe with our top-tips:

✅ Check in with vulnerable family, friends and neighbours
🥤 Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated
🧴 Regularly apply sun cream
👕 Wear loose-fitting, light clothing
🏖️ Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day (11am and 3pm)
🏃‍♂️ Limit strenuous activity

30/07/2024

☀️A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the South West starting at 9am today, Monday 29 July, to 11pm on Wednesday 31 July.

Enjoy the weather but please make sure to stay protected and hydrated and look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool.

More info on how to ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hot-weather-and-health-guidance-and-advice

08/07/2024

If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis you can call 111 and select the mental health option to be connected to our First Response Service. This service is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is available to people of all ages: https://orlo.uk/d8YCE

16/05/2024

We would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to all our amazing team here at Devon Support Services.

Our role as enablers often means we work 1:1 with our clients and our staffs professionalism and dedication does not go unnoticed.

We appreciate all of your hard work, kindness and dedication you give day in day out to all of our clients ❤️

14/05/2024

09/10/2023

06/09/2023

Some really useful tips to try and stay cool in this weeks heat wave 😁

🥵 Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks.

During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill. Check out some useful advice from the NHS below 👇

http://soc.devon.cc/0kJ1e

28/08/2023

Did you know that physical activity can help boost your mood? Being active every day can give you more energy, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier. Make the first move for your mental health and visit Every Mind Matters. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OevMy

02/08/2023

We would like to share with you the below 2 photos that offer advice on what to do if someone has an epileptic seizure 👍

We support a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy and would appreciate it if you could take 2 minutes out of your day to read these. Please also feel free to share them with anyone you feel it could benefit 😁

24/07/2023

🏃 Throughout August, Active Devon are encouraging everyone to move for at least 26 minutes a day!

There are prizes to be won, and a free app is available to register your progress.

Find out more 👉 http://soc.devon.cc/D2mwV

15/07/2023

If you’re over 40, you should get your blood pressure tested at least every five years.

You can do this yourself if you have a monitor at home, or as part of an NHS health check, at some workplaces, at a pharmacy or your GP practice.

nhs.uk/bloodpressure

27/06/2023

We wanted to share with you some photos of what we get up to when out and about in the local community 😊

Last week our enabler Dan attended Killerton House to help Lisa carry out her weekly tasks, which included cleaning the bears hut and the chapel 🐻⛪

Fortunately for Dan and Lisa the bear no longer resides there 😊