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NHS and Care Volunteer Responders
NHS and Care Volunteer Responders is a flexible volunteering programme supporting the NHS and adult social care across England.
The programme is in an exciting new phase and continues to evolve with new services being introduced. Our enthusiastic volunteers take on a range of activities to support the NHS and people drawing on social care. We're working with the NHS and care providers to make sure the activities provide the maximum benefit to those who need support.
Health and care teams can refer people for Check In and Chat and Check In and Chat Plus friendly telephone calls. They can also request pick-up and delivery support (formerly NHS Transport) with the delivery of medication and supplies.
Free parking at Derriford Hospital
Nobody likes to pay for parking, especially when you're visiting someone in the hospital, but free parking is available for some people.
Read article (Go to Free parking at Derriford Hospital)NHS and Care Volunteer Responders
NHS and Care Volunteer Responders is a flexible volunteering programme supporting the NHS and adult social care across England.
Read article (Go to NHS and Care Volunteer Responders)Could you support people in Plymouth?
The British Red Cross are asking you to give just a few hours of your time each week. You could be helping people settle back into their home after a hospital stay, shopping or popping around for a cup of tea and a chat. Whatever you can do to help, it will make a big difference.
Read article (Go to Could you support people in Plymouth?)If your child is unwell, consult HANDi this winter
Doctors in Plymouth are reminding parents to consult the HANDi paediatric app if they are not sure what to do when their child is unwell.
Read article (Go to If your child is unwell, consult HANDi this winter)Devon Autism Card
The Devon Autism Card card allows the holder to inform others (emergency services, medical professionals, members of the public) that they are autistic, so they can change how they interact with the holder.
Read article (Go to Devon Autism Card)Use NHS 111
If you have an urgent but not-life-threatening medical need, make sure you visit NHS 111 online first rather than going straight to A&E. NHS 111 online will help you right away and ,if needed, a healthcare professional will call you. NHS 111 online makes it easier for patients to get the treatment they need in the right place.
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The Find Your NHS Number service is for anyone living in England who has forgotten or does not know their NHS number. This service can also be used on behalf of someone else, where the name, date of birth and registered home postcode is known. You can opt for the number to be sent to you by text, email, or letter.
Read article (Go to Your NHS Number)Signs of a stroke
Stroke symptoms can be less dramatic, painful, or obvious than you might expect. Even if it doesn't seem like it, any sign of a stroke is always an emergency, so call 999 immediately if you or someone else experiences a single symptom.
Read article (Go to Signs of a stroke)Learn CPR to help save a life
Do you know how to restart someone's heart? Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Be ready for that day with the British Heart Foundation's RevivR, fast, free and easy-to-use online training course.
Read article (Go to Learn CPR to help save a life)Volunteers wanted for Efford and Weston Mill Cemeteries
The Council's Bereavement Service has launched the Helping Hands Volunteer Programme and is looking for people who can offer light-touch gardening and grounds assistance within our two cemeteries to help them look their best.
Read article (Go to Volunteers wanted for Efford and Weston Mill Cemeteries)Cost of living support
If you're struggling with increased food and energy bills, you are not alone. We have listed several organisations that can help and support you during this challenging time. There is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.
Read article (Go to Cost of living support )Child Benefit goes digital
Parents in Plymouth can now, for the first time, claim their child benefits online. Payments could be made in as little as 3 days.
Read article (Go to Child Benefit goes digital)How to create a page
Creating a page on the Plymouth Online Directory is free, really simple and only takes a few minutes. Your business, organisation or charity does amazing things and we want to support you. Content that is updated regularly will appear higher up the search listings and more people will get to know about your business.
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