Posted by Devon Partnership Trust on 21st November, 2024
Carers Rights Day takes place today, with the theme: Recognising carers' rights. Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend. Many don’t identify as carers or are unaware of their legal rights and the support available to them. Knowing their rights empowers carers to...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust on 20th November, 2024
Carers Rights Day, taking place on Thursday 21 November, helps carers across the country recognise and understand their rights as a carer, and the support that they can access. Thousands of people across the country become unpaid carers for their partners, friends and family members, but many do not see themselves...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Charity, News on 15th November, 2024
A new chapter with Open Up As part of our commitment to transforming lives through enhanced mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity support, we are thrilled to introduce our charity’s new identity and strategy. Formerly known as the DPT Charity, Open Up reflects a renewed vision to connect more meaningfully with...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust on 14th November, 2024
We spoke to Hanna Winteridge, Clinical Team Lead for the Devon Memory Service, about the team’s current priorities, some of the challenges they face, and their proudest achievements. What is the main purpose of your team? And what does a typical day look like? The Devon Memory Service operates across three clinics...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust on 14th November, 2024
A conservation project at our Langdon site which is supporting individuals with their recovery has been recognised at the NHS Forest Conference. Alex Watkins, Occupational Therapy Technician at Langdon, our secure site in Dawlish, was invited to speak about the work at this year’s hybrid conference, which took place at Glenfield...