It was a pleasure to visit St Andrew's House in Exmouth and meet with Lynne and Nikki to learn more about the work being delivered by Salvation Army Homes.
This week marks the start of Volunteers Week, and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the volunteers across Exmouth and Exeter East who give their time, energy and expertise to support others.On Friday, I visited Watermeadow Grange Care Home in Topsham to meet some of the volunteers who help make
I had the pleasure of joining Clyst Caring Friends as they celebrated their 40th anniversary.The day began with the official opening of the new Phone Box Book Exchange.I then visited the charity's shop in Broadclyst, meeting some of the dedicated volunteers whose hard work helps sustain the organisa
I’m pleased to see the Department for Health and Social Care allocating significant new funding to local NHS services, including investment in the Nightingale Hospital in our constituency.The Nightingale in Exeter is already playing an important role in supporting patients across Devon, particularly
I visited CrossFit Pi and spent time speaking with the team about the realities facing small businesses, particularly the rising costs many are currently navigating.We had a really valuable conversation about the local economy, the importance of wellbeing, and the role gyms like this play in support
Today, I visited SpaMedica and met the team delivering ophthalmology care to patients across Exmouth and Exeter East.Cataract treatment can make a huge difference to people’s independence and quality of life, so it was encouraging to hear how faster, community-based services are helping more people
I had a really positive visit to Dove Lodge Care Home recently.It was great to meet Angela and Keith and hear more about the brilliant work they and their team are doing to support residents.We also had a really helpful conversation about some of the wider challenges facing the care sector, particul
I had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic Pensioners' Advice Fair today, where I met some wonderful local people and organisations dedicated to supporting our older residents.
Today I visited the East Devon Ambulance Operations Centre, where I met with staff and saw first-hand the vital role they play in keeping people safe across Exmouth and Exeter East.The visit gave me an opportunity to learn more about how the centre operates, from managing calls and dispatching crews