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Living Options Devon opening times over Easter (2025)
The Living Options offices and hub phone lines will be closed on Friday 18th April, re-opening Tuesday 22nd April 2025. […]
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Proposed changes to disability benefits – what we know so far
The government’s proposed changes to disability benefits, including restricting eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and scrapping the Work Capability […]
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Neurodiversity Week 2025
From March 17th to 23rd, 2025, we celebrate Neurodiversity Week! Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a global initiative aimed at challenging […]
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Time to Talk day 2025
Today is Time to Talk day 2025! Time to Talk day is an annual event that takes place at the […]
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Tinnitus week 2025
This week, from the 3rd to the 9th of February, is Tinnitus week 2025! Tinnitus week is an annual event […]
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Devon and Somerset Fire Service- Consultation on response to automatic fire alarms
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are running a consultation on how they will respond to automatic fire alarms […]
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Honiton Carers take part in Travel Training
Honiton Carers are the latest group of people to take part in travel training from the Devon-wide initiative, ‘Travelling with […]
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FREE Travel Training Course in February
Join our free training to become more confident using public transport. As part of the Devon-wide Travelling with Confidence initiative […]
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Tribute to Jean Thorpe
Everyone at Living Options Devon has been deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our retired trustee, Jean Thorpe. […]
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Support over the Festive period 2024
Find details of organisations where you can get help. If you or someone else is at risk of death or […]
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Living Options Devon opening times over Christmas and New Year 2024-2025
The Living Options offices will be closed from 12 noon on Tuesday 24th December 2024, re-opening Thursday 2nd January 2025. […]
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Top tips to help with your wellbeing over Christmas
For many of us, Christmas can be a particularly difficult time. This might be because of the extra pressure at […]
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Safeguarding Adults Week 2024
Safeguarding Adults Week, this year, runs from 18-22nd November. It is a time for organisations to come together to raise […]
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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – a positive impact on all involved
On Friday 1st November, Living Options Devon celebrates one year since delivering the first Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning […]
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Free Festive Craft Event: 7th November
Join us as we create decorations for our Princesshay charity Christmas tree! When: Thursday 7 November Time: 10am-12pm Where: Living Options Devon, […]
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We’re supporting Advocacy Awareness Week 2024!
Advocacy Week 2024 runs from Monday 14 – Friday 18 October and is a chance for us to join with […]
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Support from Exeter Chiefs Foundation Charity
We’re thrilled to have received £1,000 from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation. Last season we had the privilege of being one […]
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I’m disabled. What does the Equality Act 2010 mean for me?
In a recent Devon Disability Voice (DDV) meeting, we talked about the Equality Act 2010. Some knew a little, some […]
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Stop smoking this Stoptober!
Stoptober is back! Remember it’s never too late to join the thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October. […]
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A ‘Walk and Talk’ with Exeter Library
Exeter Library, part of Libraries Unlimited review their accessibility on site with a Walk and Talk from Living Options. Exeter […]
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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training milestone!
We've hit another milestone! 1,500 NHS staff across Torquay, Exeter and Plymouth have now received Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
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Supporting #ClaresDay, 17 July
Today, #ClaresDay celebrates a special lady whose legacy has made a difference to thousands of people with disabilities. The Clare Milne Trust […]
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National Learning Disabilities and Autism awards 2024 finalists
It was a privilege to be recognised for our part in the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training at a national level, at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2024.
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Disability Confident Leader
We are pleased to say that we continue to be recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, following our recent renewal assessment.
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Walk and Talk service to support organisations with accessibility
Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Centre is one of the first organisations to sign up to our brand-new Walk and Talk service.
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Deaf Awareness Week 2024
We're proudly supporting Deaf Awareness Week running from 6-12 May 2024
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Devon County Show includes British Sign Language (BSL) signing for 2024
Devon County Show has introduced a number of new initiatives this year to help make the show accessible, including British […]
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A Volunteer Disability Ambassador Network in Devon
Living Options Devon is offering free disability awareness training for community groups, clubs, classes and activity providers as part of […]
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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Milestone
This month we’ll exceed 500 NHS staff across Torquay and Plymouth to have received Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
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Devon Advocacy Service for Devon and Torbay
We’re delighted to have been awarded the Adults Advocacy contract covering Devon and Torbay.
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Tesco blue token charity!
Living Options Sight and Hearing Service is a Tesco blue token charity in April, May and June! Please vote for us!
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South West Business Expo
We're excited to be attending the South West Business Expo at Westpoint Exeter this year joining a number of charities as part of the Charity Village.
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Exeter Volunteer Fayre – 21 March
The Exeter Volunteer Fayre is back and we’re delighted to be involved again this year. The Volunteer Fayre takes place […]
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Sign Language Week 2024
We're proudly supporting Sign Language Week! 18 - 24 March.
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Time to Talk day 1 February 2024
We are proudly supporting Time to Talk Day. Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.
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Are you finding Christmas difficult?
Christmas is a time of year when we are expected to be joyful and sociable, spending time surrounded by family and friends. For many of of us though, Christmas can be a particularly difficult time.
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Support over the festive period
Find details of organisations where you can get help. If someone is in crisis or needs immediate help they should […]
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Living Options opening times over Christmas and New Year
Living Options will be open as usual until 12 noon on 22nd December 2023, we will be re-opening on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Magical trails and illuminations
It’s looking magical out there! Wrap up and enjoy the view from a Tramper. There are some stunning displays of lights at a number of our Countryside Mobility partner sites.
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Celebration and thanks to long-standing trustee
After 20 years of service, long-standing trustee Brian Imeson retired this year from the Living Options Devon board. We are incredibly grateful for the support Brian provided over the years, and the valuable contribution he has made to the charity
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David Gray’s incredible birthday fundraiser
We want to say a huge thank you to Countryside Mobility member David Gray, who raised an outstanding £1,005 as part of a birthday fundraiser to celebrate his 60th birthday.
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Living Options Devon gains new Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM)
Living Options Devon gains new Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) We have been awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) […]
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Living Options Devon, Princesshay Charity Christmas Tree 2023
Our Princesshay Charity Tree is now up and decorated with help from our service users, volunteers and team. Helped by […]
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Safeguarding Adults Week: 20th to 24th November
Safeguarding Adults Week Safeguarding Adults Week is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding […]
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Free Festive Craft Event: 8th November
Come along to our Exeter offices on Wednesday 8th November and help us create decorations for our Princesshay charity Christmas tree.
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Funding awarded for Mental Health First Aid training
We are delighted to have been awarded £1,500 from The Norman Family Charitable Trust. The funding will be used to […]
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Exeter Chiefs Foundation designated charity for 2023/24
We’re thrilled and incredibly grateful to be one of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation designated charities for the 2023/24 season. The […]
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The British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 first Government report
The British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 first Government report The British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 legally recognises BSL […]
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New Independent Chair appointed for Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE Assembly
We are pleased to share the latest news from the Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) […]
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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for Learning Disability and Autism
Living Options Devon is pleased to be working alongside One Devon to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for Learning Disability and Autism.
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A job interview with a Deaf person
Being interviewed for a job as a Deaf or hard of hearing person can be a frustrating experience. However, with […]
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We’re part of the Exeter Community Lottery
We are excited to be a part of the New Exeter Community Lottery. Exeter Community Lottery is an exciting weekly […]
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Living Options Devon BSL tours referenced as good practice
British Sign Language (BSL) tours carried out by Heritage Ability, an award wining initiative of Living Options have been referenced […]
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Praise for Countryside Mobility scheme
One of our wonderful Countryside Mobility members recently took the time to send us his thoughts and feedback on our Countryside Mobility scheme.
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Accessible Adventures with Casey
Accessible Adventures with Casey – part 3 now available! We visited Haldon Forest Park and met with Casey Newton filming […]
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July is Disability Pride Month 2023
Disability Pride Month takes place in July. Originating in the USA it has grown to become an internationally celebrated awareness […]
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Digital HOPE Programme for Hip/Knee Replacement
Digital HOPE Programme for Hip/Knee Replacement Starts 13th July to help individuals prepare for surgery, keep well and support your […]
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Audio tour developed in partnership with RAMM
Audio tour developed in partnership with Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) As part of our business services […]
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Cost of Living support – Teignbridge
We have funding to help Teignbridge residents living with a disability, Deaf or with a long term health condition struggling […]
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Celebration event for Get Active Together and Deaf Get Active
A great turnout as we celebrated two fantastic projects last weekend. Deaf Get Active and Get Active Together has achieved […]
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Carers Week 5-11 June 2023
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the […]
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Wellbeing events include TV celebrity
Wellbeing events include TV celebrity We have an exciting and varied line-up of events as part of our Deaf wellbeing […]
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Scoliosis Awareness Month
Scoliosis Awareness Month June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. Throughout June Scoliosis associations are uniting people across the world to create […]
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Volunteers’ Week 2023
Volunteers Week 2023 This Volunteers Week (1st June – 7th June), we’re joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising […]
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Get Active Together celebration event
Get Active Together celebration event Have you been involved with our Get Active Together project? If you have volunteered as […]
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Welcome to new trustee Charlie Radclyffe
Welcome to Charlie Radclyffe who has joined Living Options Devon as a trustee. Charlie is passionate about social justice and […]
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South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2023-24
We are proud to be a sponsor for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2023-24. The awards are now open […]
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Stephanie Lewis new CEO at Living Options Devon
Living Options Devon welcomes Stephanie Lewis as the charity’s new Chief Executive Officer. Stephanie takes over from Diana Crump who […]
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Coronation Cake Sale
Come and support your local disability charity at our Coronation Cake Sale. Taking place at our Exeter offices on Thursday […]
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Deaf Awareness Week 2023
Deaf Awareness Week 1st – 7th May 2023 Deaf Awareness Week is run by the UK Council on Deafness, the […]
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Food, Fuel and More support reaches those in need
The Food, Fuel and More fund has supported over 100 people across Devon struggling financially thanks to the £10,000 of […]
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Deaf Awareness training for railway staff
We have been spending time working with and delivering Deaf Awareness training, and British Sign Language (BSL) instruction videos for […]
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Cost of Living support
We have funding to help people with a disability, Deaf or with a long term health condition struggling financially due […]
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Living Options Devon CEO moving on after 17 years
Living Options Devon Chief Executive Officer Diana Crump will be retiring from the Charity at the end of April.
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The Living Options Coronation Cake Off!
Calling all bakers, or cake lovers! Join our Coronation Cake Off. Taking place on Thursday 4th May from 10am
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Community Deaf hub to launch helped by South West Water Neighbourhood Fund
A new Deaf hub providing bespoke social opportunities for adults will shortly launch in Exeter by Living Options Devon, helped […]
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Sign Language Week
Sign Language Week 2023 runs between 13-19 March. The national campaign is led by the British Deaf Association (BDA) and this […]
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Exeter Chiefs Women V Loughborough Lightning Charity Bucket Collectors
The Exeter Chiefs Foundation is a charity that exists with the sole aim of helping other charities. Funds are raised […]
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Charity Quiz Night Returns!
Our popular charity quiz night is back! We’re so excited to be holding our first Quiz Night since Covid, and […]
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Warm Spaces in Exeter
Exeter Connect are a voluntary and community sector service funded by Exeter City Council, providing support and advice to help […]
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Disability awareness training for vaccination centres
We’ve been delivering Disability Awareness training to vaccination centre staff across Devon. This lived-experience training is able to help provide […]
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A message from Living Options Devon CEO
A message from Living Options Devon CEO, Diana Crump With 2023 now well underway, I am delighted to provide an […]
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New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability
We were pleased to be able to contribute to such an important resource working in partnership with NHS Devon and […]
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£20,000 funding to help local Deaf and disabled community become more active
We are delighted to have received £20,000 in funding from the Peter Harrison Foundation. The fund will be used to […]
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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 […]
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Season’s Greetings from Living Options Devon “To our funders, partners, volunteers and friends, thank you for all your support during […]
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Living Options Devon celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding
Living Options Devon celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding Living Options Devon is celebrating today after being awarded £431,654 in […]
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Donate when you shop online
Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know you can shop and donate to Living Options at no extra cost […]
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Your nomination really counts
Your nomination really counts £1,000 could make a big difference to the work we do to empower disabled people to […]
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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.
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Living Options Charity Christmas Tree at Princesshay
Our Living Options tree is now in place and decorated at Princesshay, Exeter The charity tree initiative run by Princesshay […]
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An update from Devon Wellbeing Hub
The Hub is one of 40 NHS mental health and wellbeing hubs that were set up across the country, funded by NHS England, in response to the impact of COVID-19.
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Our Summer Nature Art Competition
Living Options ran a nature-themed art competition open to anyone in Devon - people across the county Joined in to be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes
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Cost of Living Crisis: Tips on how to save money
Inflation could reach 11% within months, putting more pressure on household finances so we've put together some information to help you with the cost of living crisis.
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Cost of Living Crisis: Help with spiralling energy costs
In recent months the costs of gas and electricity have spiralled up due to the increasing wholesale costs of oil […]
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