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Sep 92 min read

BASICS Devon Launches Make a Will Week to Support Community and Secure Futures

BASICS Devon, renowned for its selfless emergency responders who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the community, is excited...

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Sep 22 min read

Local Volunteer Doctor Embarks on Coast-2-Coast Challenge to help Devon Communities

Dr Simon Scott-Hayward, a dedicated, long serving volunteer responder at BASICS Devon, is gearing up for an extraordinary feat of...

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Jul 182 min read

Volunteer Responders Thank Devon Women's Institute for Their Support

BASICS Devon acknowledges Sir Joshua Reynolds Women's Institute for their generous contributions. BASICS Devon, the volunteer immediate...

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Jun 243 min read

Lifesaving Volunteers call out for votes to get a share of Tesco’s Stronger Starts fund

BASICS Devon is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to...

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Mar 53 min read

£22,000 Boost for Devon Medics to Enhance Emergency Response Efforts

The HELP Appeal via the British Association for Immediate Care is responsible for donation Volunteer medics in Devon have secured a...

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Nov 22, 20233 min read

LIFESAVING VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH STUDENT SOCIETY

BASICS Devon is pleased to announce that students at the University of Plymouth are supporting them as one of their chosen charities for...

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Oct 25, 20232 min read

THE POWER OF VOICES RAISES LIFE SAVING FUNDS FOR DEVON EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

BASICS Devon is overwhelmed by the support shown at Plymouth Guildhall on Friday 8th September when it was filled with local talent and...

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Sep 14, 20233 min read

BASICS Devon bags £1500 from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme

BASICS Devon will receive £1500 that will go towards funding the specialist volunteer’s equipment, training and education. It will...

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Jul 17, 20235 min read

LIFESAVING DEVON CHARITY ANNOUNCE NEW 5 YEAR STRATEGY

BASICS Devon a network of volunteer immediate care doctors has been working hard to create their strategy for the next 5 years. This is a...

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Jun 30, 20232 min read

CO-OP SHOW CONTINUED SUPPORT TO VOLUNTEER DOCTORS

BASICS Devon, a lifesaving voluntary charity based in Devon, wants to express their thanks to a dedicated community supporter, the Co-Op....

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Jun 20, 20234 min read

LOCAL VOLUNTEER DOCTORS CAPTURE DATA TO IMPROVE LIFESAVING SKILLS

BASICS Devon volunteers have developed an on-line clinical governance dashboard, which captures data for every incident that the charity...

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Apr 26, 20233 min read

LOCAL TEACHER RESCUED BY VOLUNTEER IMMEDIATE CARE DOCTOR

Last September Suzanne Reeve a teacher from Hooe in Plymstock, fell badly whilst walking her two dogs. Suzanne wants to share her story...

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Mar 16, 20231 min read

Devon WI nominate BASICS Devon Volunteers as chosen charity

Huge thank you to the Sir Joshua Reynolds The WI, Plympton, for choosing BASICS Devon as their Charity of the Year. 'It is such an...

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Mar 2, 20232 min read

BARRINGTON THANKS PROFESSIONAL AND CARING VOLUNTEER DOCTORS

BASICS Devon were called to an emergency in Plymouth, to which they were first on the scene, to find Barrington injured and unable to...

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Feb 24, 20231 min read

South Devon Athletic Club Support Local Volunteer Doctors

Stuart Batten was out cycling last summer, when two friends collided with each other requiring emergency services to be contacted. Stuart...

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Jan 31, 20231 min read

BASICS Devon receive grand presentation from Gardeners

Plympton Gardeners Association have handed over a cheque for £1,000 to their chosen charity for 2022 - BASICS Devon. The Gardeners raised...

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Dec 8, 20222 min read

Devon emergency medics get backing from leading local housebuilder

A network of volunteer emergency doctors who provide immediate access to specialist medical care across Devon has received financial...

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Nov 18, 20221 min read

Foundation Charities benefit from match-day collections

A huge thank you to Exeter Chiefs Foundation for their support this last year. We have been so proud to be one of their chosen charities...

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Jul 28, 20222 min read

VOLUNTEER LIFESAVERS PRESENTED HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE MEDALS

BASICS Devon volunteer immediate care doctors were awarded their Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal by South Western Ambulance...

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May 11, 20222 min read

BASICS Devon ASKS SUPPORTERS TO JOIN THEIR TEAM

Charity places available in the 2022 TCS Virtual London Marathon on Sunday 2 October · Chance for supporters to experience the joy of...

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