Devon, Plymouth and Torbay VCSE Assembly
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay VCSE Assembly Update If you are a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay, you can be a part of the Devon, Plymouth and Torbay VCSE Assembly. The Assembly is a broad based, inclusive and shared collaborative model taking shape right now. Here is an update from […]
Non-disabled workers earn a sixth more than disabled workers
New analysis published by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) shows that non-disabled workers now earn a sixth (17.2%) more than disabled workers. The analysis found that the pay gap for disabled workers currently stands at £2.05 an hour – or £3,731 per year for someone working a 35-hour week.
Deaf jurors supported by BSL interpreter for first time.
For the first time in England and Wales, deaf people have been able to fulfil their civic duty and serve on a jury, supported by British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.
New LGA guide, be a councillor
The Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils in England and Wales, has launched a new guide as part of its flagship Be a Councillor campaign, to support disabled residents who may be interested in representing their local community at their next local election. Â
Living Options’ Hub Coordinator and Travel Blogger Becki Discovers Powderham Gardens in a New Video
This month we met with our Countryside Mobility partner Powderham Castle highlighting their accessible heritage site, and beautiful gardens and highlighting the #iLoveMyDevonGarden photo competition. Becki met with Powderham Castle’s Naomi Hunt who showed Becki around the site using one of our Countryside Mobility trampers. Naomi explained the accessible features that Powderham Castle has put […]
Photography Course Available from Living Options and Well Image in September and October
Photography Course Available from Living Options and Well Image in September and October.
National Day of Reflection
National Day of Reflection to mark the collective loss of those who’ve lost someone to the virus, and come together to hope for a brighter future.
Your Voices on BBC Radio Devon
We get to hear from you on how our support and advice have helped you during the pandemic. Starting Monday 8th March on BBC Radio Devon
Accessible Census 2021
We’ve been working with our local census team to make sure it is as accessible as possible, and available in alternative formats including BSL.
The See Hear Centre is on the move this Spring
Local charity service which offers free support to people with sight and hearing loss, has to vacate its premises in Barnstaple before the end of March.