winter

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Shoe Zone Encourage Parents To Check Children’s Feet Every Six Weeks In A Bid To Improve The Nation’s Foot Health

When was the last time you measured your child’s feet? If you’re like most parents and caregivers in the UK, it was probably a bit of an ordeal to get your child to stand still, let alone check they’re wearing the right size.

Shoe Zone recommends parents and caregivers check children’s shoes every six weeks to encourage good foot health and avoid foot pain caused by wearing the wrong...

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FIVE TOP TIPS TO REDUCE ENERGY BILLS THIS WINTER

With energy prices set to rise significantly this winter, many people are paying closer attention to their utility bills. To help reduce the impact of rising costs, here are a few simple steps you can take to reduce your household energy usage. Be Wiser with your thermostat

Over 80% of a home’s energy consumption is used for heating and hot water, so looking at new ways of controlling this...

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Devon GP surgery Christmas and New Year opening times

Devon GP surgery Christmas and New Year opening times Patients across Devon are being reminded that most GP practices will be closed over the festive and New Year period and that if they need medical advice to make use of alternative services such as 111.

Most GP practices will close at the end of the day on Friday 24 December and will re-open again on Wednesday 29 December until Friday 31...

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Get NHS advice quickly ahead of ‘winter like no other’

Get NHS advice quickly ahead of ‘winter like no other’

The NHS in Devon is encouraging local people to use NHS 111 online to get urgent medical advice quickly as we enter what England’s top doctor says will be a ‘winter like no other’.

Patients should continue to come forward for care and are still being encouraged to speak to a pharmacist, GP or call 111 if they need urgent advice...

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Merino Wrapped for the Cosiest Days with Polarn O. Pyret 

Polarn O. Pyret, the sustainable childrenswear brand, promises to keep little one’s warm from head to toe, with its iconic range of natural Merino Thermal Layers. With a wide variety of shades and styles to choose from, children aged 0-12 years are set to have their toastiest winter yet!

Brightening up the season ahead, the brand has introduced some gorgeous new colours and fun...

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Help yourself and the NHS in Devon with self-care

Help yourself and the NHS in Devon with self-care

As winter approaches, doctors in Devon are reminding people that by practising self-care, they can help themselves and reduce the need to use busy NHS services.

Self-care involves helping people to better understand how to look after minor illnesses or long-term conditions, and how to prevent ill health by choosing healthy options for...

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The Seven Dials Winter Festival 2021

Seven Dials presents three days of merrymaking with live music, creative workshops, seasonal menus, and Christmas shopping in the heart of London’s West End.

From Friday 19th - Sunday 21st November 2021 , The Seven Dials Winter Festival takes over the streets of Seven Dials for three days of shopping, dining and merriment. Ticket holders* can expect an array of festive on-street entertainment...

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ABTA highlights the best destinations to visit this winter

ABTA latest research shows almost half of people are hoping to take a winter holiday this year

As the “red list” drops to just seven countries and the Foreign Office relaxes its travel advice for a swathe of popular long-haul destinations, ABTA – The Travel Association is highlighting the best places for British holidaymakers to enjoy a well-deserved winter break.

This comes as ABTA’...

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Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.

From: Department for Work and Pensions , The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP , and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP

  • £500m support available to help those most in need as we enter the final stages
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