Ilfracombe Healthy Town

06/09/2022

The Lantern Ilfracombe will host a mini hub, starting weekly from Monday 12th September 10am-1pm.

This will be a safe place for local hosts, support groups, Ukrainian guests and displaced families resettling in North Devon & Torridge to meet and socialise with refreshments.

They'll be signposts to resources and information relevant to the Homes for Ukraine and Community Sponsorship Scheme's.

This space will evolve into something very special as the community of Ilfracombe is so very welcoming.

We will have members from the Pickwell Foundation teams attending regularly but we are looking for volunteers to help run the weekly sessions. If you would like to dedicate the time each week to help us with this group, please get in touch - info@northdevowithukraine.co.uk

We have hubs in Barnstaple and Bideford and another mini hub starting this September in Torrington. Details here - https://www.northdevonwithukraine.co.uk/welcome-hubs

01/09/2022

16/07/2022

🥵 The very hot weather across Devon will continue this weekend. If you are out and about, follow these tips to stay .

15/07/2022

Current watch level: Level 4 - RED Emergency 🚨

Issued at: 10:29 on Fri 15 Jul 2022

There is a 100 % probability of Heat-Health Alert criteria being met between 0000 on Monday and 0000 on Wednesday in parts of England.

Red — National Emergency
Reached when a heatwave is so severe and/or prolonged that its effects extend outside the health and social care system. At this level, illness and death may occur among the fit and healthy, and not just in high-risk groups.

Advice: Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions. Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol, dress appropriately for the weather and slow down when it is hot. Be on the lookout for signs of heat related illness. Cool your skin with water, slow down and drink water. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency dial 999.

Advice on how to reduce the risk can be obtained from the Heatwave Plan for England page, from your doctor or local chemist, or ring NHS 111.

Renewed hot or very hot conditions develop across the country during this coming weekend and into the new working week, peaking on Monday and Tuesday, with some exceptional temperatures possible in places. The hottest locations are likely to be in parts of central and eastern England. This alert will be kept under daily review and updated as necessary.

An update will be issued when the alert level changes in any region. Alerts are issued once a day by 0900 if required and are not subject to amendment in between standard issue times. Note that the details of the forecast weather are valid at the time of issue but may change over the period that an alert remains in force. These details will not be updated here unless the alert level also changes, the latest forecast details can be obtained at the following link: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/ #?tab=map

14/07/2022

Not sure what to do when your child is unwell? Download the free HANDi Paediatric app, which is available right across Devon, and get expert advice on childhood illness when you need it. Search for ‘HANDi app’ on Apple or Android, or click the link below for further information:

https://devonccg.nhs.uk/health-services/children-and-young-people/handi-app

12/07/2022

12/07/2022

11/07/2022

11/07/2022

Level 3 heatwave now in force