News archive
Here you will find news from our archive since the Helping Dawlish site started.
We make daily updates are on our Facebook page (@HelpingDawlish) and shop information on the site is updated fortnightly and reviewed regularly.
Devon Libraries – audiobooks, Ancestry library and e-magazines
Devon Libraries is sharing online events and resources for free during the lockdown, such as audiobooks, e-magazines and access to Ancestry Library Edition where you can research your family history https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/home
Dr Radha’s 5 mental health tips for lockdown
Watch Dr Radha on BBC Newsbeat introduce her five C's - mental health tips for lockdown https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-52411394/coronavirus-dr-radha-s-five-mental-health-tips-for-lockdown
Access to cash from Post Office accounts
Important article from Post Office Services. Anyone who cannot leave home may now be able to ask a trusted friend or volunteer to withdraw cash at any Post Office using a single-use voucher. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business Post office to deliver cash to the...
Teignmouth Hospital used as primary care hub
Devon CCG has advised that groups of GP practices are setting up dedicated sites where symptomatic patients who require a more in-depth assessment, or people from self-isolating households, can be seen and treated for the virus and other conditions. To keep patients...
the Show must go on….free online theatre productions
Both the National Theatre and Andrew Lloyd Webber are streaming via YouTube theatre productions via YouTube. Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph are available (see YouTube link below) and every Thursday the National Theatre is providing via YouTube...
Morrisons – doorstep deliveries for elderly and vulnerable
Morrisons are now offering a doorstep delivery service for vulnerable and elderly people by calling 0345 611 611 option 5 to place an order. You can look at an essential items list online before ordering. Payment is by contactless card at the doorstep.Morrisons...
Scams to watch out for – COVID 19 – April 8th
Covid 19 Scams Colour 1 Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service have put together this poster about scams to be aware of. The outbreak of COVID 19 has seen an increase in scams and doorstep traders trying to exploit people at this difficult time. Be aware...
CAB Service Update
Citizens Advice Teignbridge Continuing to offer Advice Citizens Advice Teignbridge are responding to the challenging times by continuing to offer a wide range of advice through telephone and online services. With a huge upturn in the number of people concerned around...
Update to leaflets Teign Taxis
Please note that Teign Taxis phone number is 01626 391000.
Helping Dawlish poster – 2nd April 2020
Dawlish is Here to Help Poster Please help share and display the updated Dawlish is Here to Help poster if you can. Thanks!
Dawlish Town Council press release 2nd April 2020
Corona virus response DTC 2 April 2020 PRESS RELEASE - 2nd April 2020 ?Helping Dawlish? A message from the Mayor of Dawlish, Councillor Alison Foden: ?As we near the third week of lock-down and social isolation, it is important to celebrate all those key workers who...
Car parking update from Teignbridge – 31st March
Those essential workers and volunteers who are travelling to perform an essential role will receive free car parking. These are: All blue light service staff NHS and private health care workers Social care workers Businesses and volunteers delivering essential food...
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