Unicare Devon

Caring for people who matter

Unicare Devon is proud to be a high standard care agency that provides care to all types of adults from the elderly to adults with learning disabilities.

05/03/2026

People sometimes ask why I spend time supporting charities when work is already busy.

The answer is simple.

Because our communities matter.

Organisations like Headway Devon and Westbank Community Health and Care do incredible work supporting people every day, often quietly behind the scenes.

People like Ruth Wells and Andrew Hood and their teams make a real difference to so many lives.

But these relationships matter for another reason too.

Over the next few years, health and care will increasingly move into communities through neighbourhood team models and a stronger left shift away from hospital-based care.

For that to work, it will rely on trust, collaboration and strong relationships between charities, social care, primary care and community organisations.

The relationships we build today will become the foundations of the system tomorrow.

Sometimes supporting others isn’t about doing something big.

It’s simply about showing up.

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13/02/2026

As social care providers, we genuinely care about the people we support. We build relationships, we know our residents and clients well, and of course we want the very best outcomes for them.

We also see the enormous pressures our wider health colleagues are under... ambulance crews, paramedics, emergency departments, and acute trusts.

But it’s worth asking ourselves an uncomfortable question from time to time:

When someone in our care becomes unwell, are we always as prepared as we could be?

If we need to call 999, or when a paramedic arrives at the door, do we have clear baseline information ready? Can we confidently explain what is normal for that person, what has changed, and why we are concerned?

Because in those moments, information really matters.

Phrases like “I’m not sure, I’ve just come on shift” are completely understandable in busy services — but they can have real consequences. If a clinician cannot quickly build a picture of the person’s usual presentation, the safest decision will often be hospital conveyance, even when it might not have been strictly necessary.

That isn’t a criticism, it’s just the reality of risk management in urgent care.

A little preparation can make a huge difference.

Simple things help:

• Clear baseline / usual presentation
• What has changed and when
• Relevant recent history
• Current observations (where appropriate)
• Medication records (including EMAR)
• Recent medication changes
• Escalation plans

But beyond the paperwork, it’s really about asking:

Would any member of the team be able to support a safe handover right now?
Is key information easy to find in a pressured situation?
Would an external clinician immediately understand this person’s norm?

Good decisions depend on good information.

Being prepared in these moments is not just good organisation, it is part of protecting the people we support and helping the wider system make the right clinical decisions.

Just something worth reflecting on.

10/02/2026

We offer flexible shifts, competitive pay, friendly teams, and the chance to make a difference every day.
Call our friendly team on 01626 355619 or email Gemma at gemma.creasy1@nhs.net

03/02/2026

Happy 100 th Birthday to our very special client Joyce .We are honoured to be your care team 💚💙

22/01/2026

Mocktail Night at one of our clients homes🍸💙💚

21/01/2026

Our Supported Living Home celebrated a birthday for one of our clients on Monday - our Team prepared a party food buffet for tea for the birthday boy alongside his friends and family❤️

20/01/2026

💙 We’re Hiring!
Want a role where every day you empower someone to live their best life? Our Supported Living team is growing — come be part of something meaningful!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas for all at Unicare Devon and a very happy new year!

As we approach the end of 2025, we have taken a moment to reflect on our year...
This year we have:
- Delivered 40,279 domiciliary care hours 🤗🤗🤗
- 1,718 night shifts providing support 😴😴😴
- 29,740 supported living hours in Exmouth 🏖️🏖️🏖️
- 8427 supported living hours in Newton Abbot🏙️🏙️🏙️
A grand total of 78,446 care hours delivered across all Unicare Services!
- Administered 75,098 medications 💊💊💊

19/12/2025

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18/12/2025

Thank you so much to our wonderful team and other local businesses for helping to put a Christmas smile on so many faces 😊🎅🎄

12/12/2025

What an incredible Christmas party at Unicare!

🥳 We had 98 children visit from a local school, they had so much fun seeing Santa, his elves.
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Later we had our supported living clients come down to meet Santa and the elves, with a bouncing Christmas pudding (yes, really!), some brilliant karaoke, and hot chocolate all around!

Nothing beats celebrating the festive season with our amazing team, wonderful people we support and the local community.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Unicare! Wishing you all the best for the holidays! 🎁

09/12/2025

We simply cannot wait to open our special Grotto for all of the children at Bearnes Primary School tomorrow..Santa and eleves at the ready 🎅🎄

Address

3/5 Hopkins Lane
Newton Abbot
TQ122EL

Telephone

+441626355619

Website

http://www.unicaredevon.co.uk/

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