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NHS Devon

NHS Devon

Hospitals and Health Care

Exeter, Devon 1,667 followers

Working together for Devon and proud to be part of One Devon.

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Any NHS Devon Jobs can be found here: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate Who we are: NHS Devon is the organisation responsible for the majority of county’s NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve people’s health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, which includes representatives from local councils, primary care, acute hospital, mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity. Devon is the fourth largest county in England with a diverse and growing population. It includes the cities of Plymouth and Exeter, more than 45 towns – both rural and urban – and several hundred parishes. Our aim is to improve people’s lives in Devon – wherever they live – to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. NHS Devon is one of 42 integrated care boards across the county, and took over the statutory functions of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) on 1 April 2022. What we do: Within our annual budget of £2.3 billion, we plan and buy the majority (two-thirds) of the hospital and community NHS services for the county, including: - most planned hospital care - rehabilitative care - urgent and emergency care (including out-of-hours) - general practice (GP) - most community health services, such as community nursing and - physiotherapy - maternity and new-born services (excluding neonatal intensive care) - infertility services - children and young people’s health services - mental health and learning disability services - continuing healthcare for people with ongoing health needs, such as nursing care We involve local patients, carers and the public, and organisations such as the Healthwatch Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, to help us better understand local need and commission high-quality care that is safe, effective and focused on the patient experience.

Website
https://devon.icb.nhs.uk/
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Exeter, Devon
Type
Government Agency

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    We are working with local libraries, councils and public health teams to provide blood pressure kits which can be borrowed to enable people to check their blood pressure at home. The kits include a monitor, a simple instruction leaflet, a blood pressure diary to record the readings, and advice on what to do if numbers are high. Our aim is to encourage more people to regularly check their blood pressure at home – and submit their reading to their GP – as it could save their life. Find out more: https://ow.ly/zRQ850VTWts

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    We are looking for local people who are interested in joining our long-term conditions, lived experience group to help us shape the way we plan and develop local health and care services. We particularly want to hear from people who have lived experience of cardiovascular (heart) conditions, respiratory (lung) conditions, and diabetes. To find out more, or join our lived experience group, visit: https://ow.ly/Rhlm50YBJpa

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    A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are: 🚩 Older people, especially those over 75 and female 🚩 Those who live on their own or in a care home 🚩 People who have a serious or long-term illness including heart or lung conditions, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson's disease or some mental health conditions 🚩 People who are on multiple medicines that may make them more likely to be badly affected by hot weather 🚩 Those who may find it hard to keep cool, babies and the very young, the bed bound, those with drug or alcohol addictions, or with Alzheimer's disease 🚩 People who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places, those who live in a top-floor flat, the homeless or those whose jobs are outside Want to know more about what you can do to protect yourselves and others in the heat? Visit this webpage to find out more... https://lnkd.in/dRNDz8T

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    🌡️ Hot weather and your lungs – what you need to know When temperatures rise above 25°C, hot weather can start to affect your lung health. If you live with asthma or COPD, taking steps to stay well in the heat could help reduce flare-ups, prevent asthma attacks, and even avoid trips to your GP or hospital. Not everyone with a lung condition is affected in the same way, but for some people, hot weather can make symptoms worse. Here’s why: ☀️ Hot, humid air can make breathing feel harder and may increase symptoms like breathlessness and wheezing. 🌻 Higher pollen levels are common in warmer weather. If you also have hay fever, it could trigger or worsen your lung symptoms. 💙 Top tip: Stay cool, keep hydrated, and monitor your symptoms during hot spells. If you notice changes, follow your care plan and seek advice if needed. #Asthma #COPD #LungHealth #StayWell #HotWeatherAdvice Hot weather and your lungs | Asthma + Lung UK - https://lnkd.in/eavVM476

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