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Peter’s Legacy
"Barriers to independent living still exist, peoples horizons are limited still, and expectations are still relatively low and levels of understanding amongst the wider community are limited as to what disabled people have the capability of achieving. If we could improve that further, I think it would be a major achievement and we'd be making a major breakthrough" Peter Swain OBE
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New home secured for our sight and hearing loss team in Northern Devon
"The name might be changing but the sight and hearing loss service remains the same. Through Living Options Northern Devon we'll now offer additional support services for disabled people, people with long term health conditions and sensory loss. These services will be both on and offline". (Jan, Sight and Hearing Loss Advisor)
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Thank you HCT Turf
"We are delighted to donate the full £1000 to Living Options Devon's Countryside Mobility Hire Scheme, and know the tramper will continue to allow people to access the beautiful Devon countryside".
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What’s yellow in your garden?
Whatever it is in your garden, we'd love to see it. Please post a picture on your Facebook or Instagram account using the hashtag #ILoveMyGarden and if you can tag in HCT Turf.
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Your memories of Peter
Following the announcement of the death of our founder Peter Swain OBE we have opened an online book of condolence.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Did you know that this week is mental health awareness week? The focus this year is ‘nature’ and the importance […]
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Why do you love your garden?
This June we are partnering with local turf and topsoil company HCT Turf to find out why you love your garden and to raise funds for our charity.
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NHS information on the covid-19 vaccine
NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a series of animations aimed at tackling confusion and worry about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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World Autism Week
We're celebrating World Autism this week raising awareness and dispelling myths with autistic blog writer 'autistic on wheels'.
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Happy Retirement Helen
"When I had my first interview with Living Options Devon I was asked 'What do I want to achieve?' my answer was 'I want to make a difference' and leaving today, I know I have certainly achieved that".
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