Carer friendly communities

Devon Cycle Hire

Sourton Down, Okehampton, EX20 4HR

Tel: 01837 861141

Email: info@devoncyclehire.co.uk

Website: www.devoncyclehire.co.uk

Description:

A cycle hire centre with direct access onto The Granite Way – enjoy some time seeing Dartmoor by bike on an easy traffic-free trail.

20% off hire costs with your Carer Friendly card – booking advisable

20% off hot drinks with your Carer Friendly card.

Hands on me

Honiton

Tel: 07806 934442 / 01404 45917

Email: h.foundling@btopenworld.com

Website: www.hands-on.me.uk

Description:

Heather Foundling-Hawker is a qualified sports therapist, reflexologist and personal trainer; she is also an unpaid carer.

Often day to day stress and the inability to relax and unwind can benefit from a deep relaxing yet refreshing massage. Please get in touch for prices offered to carers.

Jessica Vassallo

The Practice Rooms. Castle Street, Exeter, South Beach Spa, Exmouth and online.

Tel: 07957 556856

Email: jess@jessicavassallo.com

Website: www.jessicavassallo.com

Description:

Jessica is very happy to offer discounted services for carers in Devon. With experience as a Mindset and Emotional Wellbeing Coach, she has helped clients with anxiety, stress, depression and unhealthy habits.

Her services help carers to have some well needed “me” time, while learning how to better cope with their life challenges.

The Bookery

The Bookery, 21 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3AH

Tel: 01363 774740

Email: dee@thebookery.org.uk

Website: www.thebookery.org.uk

Description:

Community owned book shop offering a diverse programme of events & activities. They support the development of the literature infrastructure of the South West, addressing social isolation & meeting identified needs in the community.

Business /organisation name:  Bay Care Group

Address: 49 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3DT

Tel: 01803 710002

Email: office@baycaregroup.co.uk

Website: www.baycaregroup.co.uk

Description:

Domiciliary care agency covering Torbay and parts of Devon. Bay Care are a five star rated business who focus on what matters most – caring for the elderly and vulnerable in the community. They pride themselves on caring compassionately for clients in their own homes. They specialise in: care of older people, support for young adults, complex care services, companionship and end of life care.

Business /organisation name:  Chilliwinter

Tel: 07912 946574

Email: info@chilliwinter.co.uk

Website: www.chilliwinter.co.uk

Description:

Their mission is to light up your everyday lives, with thoughtfully designed, high quality handmade gifts. Choose a well-deserved treat for yourself, a thank you for someone special, or to mark a special occasion.

15% off all online purchases made by carers registered with Devon Carers.

Business /organisation name:  Cygnet Training Theatre

Address: New Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AZ

Tel: 01392 277189

Email: info@cygnettheatre.co.uk

Website: www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

Description:

A drama school and theatre. We host workshops, performances and hire for the community as well as our training programme for actors.

• Carer entry is free when accompanying a disabled person to workshops. 
• 50% discount for a carer when accompanying the person you care for, to a Cygnet Company production and; 20% discount to a visiting company’s production

Business /organisation name:  Killerton House – National Trust 

Address: Killerton House, Killerton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE

Tel: 01392 883189

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

Description:

Killerton House is a National Trust property on the edge of Exeter. It covers 6,400 acres of land and has 50 staff and 400 volunteers. Open all year round. Food and beverage facilities are onsite.

• Carer can visit for free, with the person they care for, upon producing their Carer Passport
• Wheelchairs available during normal opening times (on a first come first served basis).
• 10 x designated accessibility spaces approximately 75 metres from visitor reception. 
• Off-road Tramper vehicle available for hire on Tuesdays. 
• Buggy rides available from the car park to the house. 
• Staff and volunteers available to help. 
• Free visit for carers (without the person they care for) during Carers Week.

Business /organisation name:  Parental Minds CIC

Address: 44 Willow Walk, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2FX

Tel: 07788445223

Email: parentplus@parentalminds.org.uk

Website: www.parentalminds.org.uk

Description:

Peer support and counselling to carers who are supporting others with their mental health.  This is virtual, phone, texting or face-to-face and is offered in 1:1 or groups, whichever you prefer

Business /organisation name:  Proud2be

Address: Shelia Robb House, Oak Place, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2EX

Tel: 0333 772 1187

Email: hello@proud2be.org.uk

Website: www.proud2be.org.uk

Description:

Their vision is for a world where all people are safe, free and proud to be themselves

Proud2Be support LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or questioning+) people, in Devon and beyond, to lead empowered, fulfilled and authentic lives. 

When registering with Proud2Be there is an option to identify yourself as an unpaid carer. Proud2Be can provide support with help to register with Devon Carers.

Business /organisation name:  Tamar Energy Community

Tel: 0800 233 5414

Email: hello@tamarenergycommunity.com

Website: www.tamarenergycommunity.com

Description:

Tamar Energy Community is a not for profit, community owned social enterprise run by their members.  They provide independent energy advice and support, develop community owned renewable energy projects, and are working to understand how local people can gain greater benefit from the changing energy market.

They provide independent energy advice and support, develop community owned renewable energy projects, and are working to understand how local people can gain greater benefit from the changing energy market.

Business /organisation name:  Tavyside Health Centre

Address:

Tavyside Health Centre

Abbey Rise, Tavistock PL19 9FD

Lifton Surgery

North Rd, Lifton PL16 0EH

Tel: Tavyside: 01822 613517 / Lifton Surgery: 01566 784788

Email: d-icb.tavyside@nhs.net

Website: www.tavyside.org

Description:

Tavyside Health Centre has a long tradition of providing high quality and comprehensive primary healthcare services for patients within its community.

Business /organisation name:  The Printworks

Address: Kingdon House Community Association, Pym Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0AW

Tel: 01822 615259

Email: info@printworkstavistock.org.uk

Website: www.printworkstavistock.org.uk

Description:

The Printworks hire rooms for community use at very reasonable rates; from one-off meetings, to regular and long-term bookings. The Printworks is a place to go for courses, groups, activities and events for the whole community.

Business /organisation name:  Tavistock Memory Café

Address: The Anchorage Centre, TASS, Chapel St, Tavistock PL19 8AG.

Tel: 01392 688888

Website: www.tavistockmemorycafe.co.uk

Description:

A warm welcome awaits…

Their aim is to provide locally based support and information to those living with dementia, their family, carers, and friends.

There is a Café Cat Robopet in residence for you to meet!

Memory Cafe sessions run on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

Business /organisation name:  Unique by Nature

Address: Thrushelton Mill, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4QY

Tel:  01566 783545

Email: jacqui@uniquebynature.co.uk

Website: www.facebook.com/UniquebynatureDevon

Description:

Based in deepest Devon – Unique By Nature offers charming ceramics, amazing art works and reimagined furniture. Delivering creative workshops for individuals and small groups, all set in a glorious hidden away rural setting

Peaceful Pottery Workshops.  Jacqui is particularly keen to welcome carers to her pottery workshops.

• £5 discount for carers. 
• Bespoke packages for groups of carers available for those who wish to have a session together

Business /organisation name:  Crediton Library

Address: Crediton Library
Belle Parade
Crediton
Devon
EX17 2AA

Tel: 01363 772578

Email: crediton.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk

Website: www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/creditonlibrary

Crediton Library is open five days a week and is fully accessible to all, with off-road parking, including disabled space. Aside from a wide range of fiction and non-fiction book titles, the library offers audiobooks to borrow which can all be issued using the self-service points.

The library has a small study area with free Wi-Fi, including 8 public access computers, which are free to use for up to 2 hours each day, plus printing, photocopying and scanning facilities. There are a range of regular events for all ages, both social and various informal learning activities, such as Baby Bounce and Rhyme, knitting group, Lego Club and reading groups for adults and younger readers.

Business /organisation name:  Unite Carers In Mid Devon

Address:

2 Bridge Street, Tiverton, Devon. EX16 5LY

Tel: 01884 257511

Email: info@unitemd.org.uk

Website: http://www.unite-carersinmiddevon.org.uk/UNITE-CARERS_IN_MID_DEVON/UNITE_HOME.html

Description:

Charity providing support for carers of all ages

Business /organisation name:  Barton Surgery

Address: Barton Terrace. Dawlish, Devon. EX7 9QH

Tel: 01626 888877

Email: enquiries.bartondawlish2@nhs.net

Website: www.bartonsurgery.co.uk

Description:

The Barton Surgery is a GP practice in Dawlish

Business /organisation name:  Lloyd’s Lounge

Address: Catherine Square’ City Centre, Exeter, EX11DY

Tel: 01392 431879

Email: chill@lloydslounge.co.uk

Website: www.lloydslounge.co.uk

Description:

Licensed cafe lounge bar.

Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, Lunch and Tapas.

Fresh Coffee, Hot beverages, Wine, Beers and Cocktails.

Business /organisation name:  Ottery Help Scheme

Address: The Station, Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AH

Tel: 01404 813041

Email: info@otteryhelpscheme.org.uk

Website: www.otteryhelpscheme.org.uk

Description:

Ottery St Mary and district Help Scheme aims to help anybody in need.

They offer such services as; community transport, befriending advice and support to local residents where it is needed. They unite and mobilise the goodwill of the community.

Business /organisation name:   Speccies

Address: 90 South Street, Exeter, EX1 1EN

Tel: 01392 966124

Email: info@speccies-exeter.co.uk

Website: www.thespecswarehouse.co.uk

Description:

The friendly team offer everything from basic single vision glasses, to varifocals and prescription sunglasses.

• 20% discount on production of your Carer Passport. 
• Private appointments to suit you and the person you care for. 
• Dog friendly

Business /organisation name:  Pawsome of Topsham

Address: 77 Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HQ

Tel: 01392 688888

Email: pawsome.topsham@gmail.com

Website: www.pawsomeoftopsham.co.uk

Description:

Pawsome of Topsham is a hub for anything and everything your dog or cat may need – and all with green credentials where possible.

They offer high-quality yet affordable pet food and goodies.

Grooming appointments in a fully-equipped pet spa on-site and stylish outdoor wear and homewares.

Business /organisation name: Drovers Lifts

Address: Drovers View, Shortlands Lane, Cullompton, EX15 1HE

Tel: 01884 34615

Website: www.droverslifts.uk

Description:

Drovers Lifts provide and install through floor lifts and stair lifts.

5% discount on their products with your Carer Friendly card.

Business /organisation name: Coldharbour Mill

Address: Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3EE

Tel: 01884 840960

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Email: info@coldharbourmill.org.uk

Description:

A leading informative industrial heritage site, their mission is to educate and inspire future generations. A great day out for all members of the family.

Carers can visit for free, with the person they care for, upon producing their Carer Passport. Alternatively, carers can receive 20% discount when visiting without their cared for person on Static & Production Day admission, upon producing their Carer Passport.

Business /organisation name: Teignmouth Library

Address: Fore St, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DY

Tel: 01626 774646

Website: www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/teignmouthlibrary

Description:

A lovely place where there are Books, DVD and spoken word available to borrow. Activities and events run throughout the year.

Business /organisation name: Dawlish Library

Address: 1 Lawn Hill, Dawlish, EX7 9PY

Tel: 01626 862529

Website: www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/dawlishlibrary

Description:

Dawlish Library is a welcoming community space where you can borrow books, DVDs and audiobooks, and meet lots of people at the library’s regular events.

Business /organisation name: Dogberry & Finch

Address: 15 St James Street, Okehampton, EX20 1DJ

Tel: 01837 657563

Email: info@dogberryandfinch.co.uk

Website: www.dogberryandfinch.co.uk

Description:

A warm and welcoming bookshop in the heart of Okehampton selling a wide selection of books for all ages and interests.

The bookshop is fully wheelchair-accessible with a portable ramp for the shop entrance and a shop layout designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams.

They provide a comfortable seat for a cared for person so carers can browse.

Business /organisation name: Ivybridge Caring

Address: The Community Room,  The Watermark, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ

Tel: 01752 891928

Email: info@ivybridgecaring.co.uk

Website: www.ivybridgecaring.co.uk/

Description:

Ivybridge Caring is a voluntary organisation with a mission to promote the independence, physical and mental well-being of older and isolated people within the area of Ivybridge, Cornwood, Lutton, Sparkwell & Harford.

Ivybridge Caring’s aim is to provide free services such as regular home visits offering support and companionship, help shopping or going out and some Carer relief.

Business /organisation name: Westbank

Address: Farm House Rise, Exminster, EX6 8TJ

Tel: 01392 824752

Website: www.westbank.org.uk

Description:

Westbank aims to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of people in the local community, across Devon and beyond. Services include day care, child care, community café.

Business /organisation name: Postcards Café

Address: 50 The Strand, Exmouth, EX8 1AL

Tel: 01395 487100

Website: www.postcardscafe.co.uk

Description:

Independent dog-friendly cafe opened February 2022 in Exmouth! Our menu and our decor celebrate our love of Devon and love of travel, so come and visit us on The Strand for sweet and vegetarian savoury treats, including many inspired by those we’ve enjoyed around the world.

Business /organisation name: Redlands Primary Care

Address: Redlands Primary Care, Crediton, Joseph Locke Way, Crediton, EX17 3FD

Redlands Primary Care, Thorverton, The Bury, Thorverton, EX5 5NT

Tel: 01373 727111

Website: www.redlandsprimarycare.nhs.uk/

Description:

They provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being. Their aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to their whole patient population by:

·         Putting patients at the centre of what they do

·         Having a highly qualified and trained multi-professional integrated primary Healthcare Team

·         Offering their services in a safe, supportive and suitably equipped environment, using technological advances in healthcare systems for our patient’s benefit

Business /organisation name: Energy Hair  

Address: Darts Farm, Clyst St George, Exeter, EX3 0QH

Tel: 01392 211817

Website: www.dartsfarm.co.uk/hair/energy-hair

Email: enquiries@energyhair.com

Description:

They are a local hairdressing salon based just outside of Exeter, located within Darts Farm.  They look forward to looking after you at the salon for some much deserved time out.

Business /organisation name: Studio East Hair and Beauty 

Address: 1 East Wonford Hill, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 3BS

Tel: 01392 273453

Website: www.studioeastheavitree.co.uk

Email: rebeccathorne400@yahoo.com

Description:

Hair styling & beauty services for ladies, men & children. Bridal make overs, massage, nails, botox, eye enhancements, hair removal & reflexology. Accredited GTi beauty training.

Business /organisation name: Headway Devon

Address: X Centre, Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AD

Tel: 01392 211822

Website: www.headwaydevon.org.uk/

Email: info@headwaydevon.org.uk

Description:

Headway Devon exists to ensure that when a person’s life is turned upside down by brain injury, they get the help and support they need and deserve.

Business /organisation name: Fursdon House

Address: Fursdon, Cadbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5JS

Tel: 01392 860860

Website: www.fursdon.co.uk

Email: admin@fursdon.co.uk

Description:

Historic Fursdon House near Exeter in the Devon countryside offers a luxury self-catering holiday cottage, available for short breaks and long weekends, as well as visits to it’s historic manor house, garden and tea room. 

Free entry to a carer who is supporting someone to come and visit.

Business /organisation name: Anne Robson Trust

Address: Units A3 & A4 Mindenhall Court, 17 High Street, Stevenage SG1 3UN

Tel: 0808 801 0688 

Website: www.annerobsontrust.org.uk/

Email: support@annerobsontrust.org.uk 

Description:

We offer support to people who are dying, and their family, friends & colleagues by:

·      Working closely with NHS Hospitals to help them set up teams of volunteers to sit with dying patients

·      Providing support in the months, weeks and days before someone dies via our phone service, community hubs and workshops.

We offer free telephone support to carers caring for someone who is nearing the end of their life.

Business /organisation name: Cumberland Grange Care Home

Address: Cumberland Way, Exeter, EX1 3ZU

Tel: 01392 357270

Website: www.barchester.com/home/cumberland-grange-care-home?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local

Description:

Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter is a stunning purpose-built facility for people living with dementia or residential care. Our home also offers respite care for those in need of a short break.

Now welcoming residents, our experienced and highly qualified team delivers high quality care, giving people quality support that exceeds expectations in beautiful surroundings. We ensure individuals remain in control of their lives – working within the philosophy of person-centred care, the care team supports each individual in making their own decisions and choices regarding daily life and social activity.

Business /organisation name: VIP Cosmedics

Address: Ground Floor, Twyford House, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, EX16 6RZ

Tel: 07773 016664

Website: www.vipcosmedics.com/

Email: vicki@vipcosmedics.com

Description:

Vicki offers a range of cost effective treatments including beauty treatments, facials, permanent makeup, medical tattooing, skin rejuvenation and more.

Carers can get 15% off treatments.

Business /organisation name: Tiverton Laser Clinic

Address: Ground Floor, Twyford House, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, EX16 6RZ

Tel: 07773 016664

Website: www.tivertonlaserclinic.com/

Email: hello@tivertonlaserclinic.com

Description:

Vicki and Lee offer a range of laser treatments including facials, tattoo removal, hair removal, skin treatments and more.

Carers can get 15% off treatments.

Business /organisation name: ABC Service

Address: 69 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AJ

Tel: 01822 613154

Website: www.abcservice.co.uk

Email: support@abcservice.co.uk

Description:

ABC Service has been running since 2009 providing business and home computer support and computer repairs. We expanded into graphic design services and then into printing services from 2011 onwards and then finally telecom services for businesses including FTTP and VoIP solutions.

Business /organisation name: House of Marbles

Address: The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9DS

Tel: 01626 835285

Website: www.visit.houseofmarbles.com/

Email: enquiries@houseofmarbles.com

Description:

House of Marbles is a visitor attraction in Bovey Tracey, South Devon with two shops, a glassblowing studio, a restaurant and several small museums. Our main business is to produce quality vintage & traditional toys, games, gifts and books. We’ve been around since 1973, supplying customers worldwide with our own unique range, designed at our Head Office in Bovey Tracey.

Carers can get 10% off coffee and cake upon showing a valid Carers ID Card. We are also wheelchair accessible.

Business /organisation name: Castle Drogo – National Trust

Address: Castle Drogo Drewsteignton, EX6 6PB

Tel: 01647433306

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/castle-drogo

Email: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk

Description:

Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge.

Business /organisation name: Recovery Devon

Address: Torridgeside Link Centre, Higher Gunstone, Bideford, EX392DG

Tel: 07394 367679

Website: www.recoverydevon.co.uk/

Email: hello@recoverydevon.co.uk

Description:

We are:

• A community interest company who create opportunities for Recovery in Devon.
• We support Recovery and wellbeing; both as a personal vision and as an underpinning value base to promote radical change in mental health attitudes and provision.
• A partnership, including people with lived experience of mental health issues and their supporters and family, alongside mental health practitioners.
• Supported by the Devon Partnership Trust

Business /organisation name: South Hams CVS

Address: The Mansion, 36 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP

Tel: 01803 862266

Website: www.southhamscvs.org.uk/

Email: cvs@southhamscvs.org.uk

Description:

South Hams Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) helps local voluntary and community groups to flourish. We are a support and development organisation, promoting and encouraging local voluntary activity. We do this by providing a range of services, often in partnership with other members of Devon Voluntary Action.

Business /organisation name: Imperial Medical Practice

Address: 45-49 Imperial Road, Exmouth, EX8 5QS

Tel: 01395 280362

Website: www.imperialmedicalpractice.co.uk/

Description:

Imperial Medical Practice is a GP surgery in Exmouth.

Business /organisation name: Itemdrop Ltd

Address: 11 Marine Place, Seaton, EX12 2QJ

Tel: 01297 21935

Description:

Itemdrop Ltd was founded by a husband and wife team (and our 3 children) in 2013, and has grown from our love for all things gaming to what it is today. We are a “bricks and clicks” business so as well as an online retailer, we trade from our bricks and mortar shop in East Devon. Everything from 1980s gaming to modern consoles, board games to tabletop gaming, models to creative hobbies, merchandise to electronics, if it’s something geeky or cool, we’re interested (either buying it or selling it). Trading online means we are competitive on pricing and punch well above our weight to give our customers the best deals possible. We love what we do and you can see this when you drop into our shop premises.

Business /organisation name: Mandy’s Must Haves

Address: 6A Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2LA

Tel: 01297 691448

Website: www.mandysmusthaves.co.uk/#row1

Email: mandysmusthaves@outlook.com

Description:

Boutique jewellery and gift shop. Ladies Italian clothes and accessories. Fair trade silver jewellery. Elegant, fantasy and quirky gifts.

Business /organisation name: Seaton Post Office

Address: 19 Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2LX

Tel: 01297 21713

Website: www.seatonpostoffice.com

Description:

Post office, newsagents and stationers.

Business /organisation name: Seaton Town Council

Address: Marshlands Centre, Harbour Road, Seaton, EX2 2LT

Tel: 01297 21388

Website: www.seaton.gov.uk/

Email: admin@seaton.gov.uk

Description:

Seaton local government.

Business /organisation name: Barnstaple Town Council

Address: Barum House, The Square, Barnstaple, EX32 8LS

Tel:  01271 373311

Website: www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk

Email: admin@barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk

Description:

Barnstaple local government.

Business /organisation name: Barista Fourteen

Address: 14 Cross Street, Seaton, EX12 2LH

Tel:  01297 23063

Description:

A local independent coffee shop in Seaton.

Business /organisation name: Taste of Devon Butchers

Address: 18 Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2LA

Tel:  01297 20915

Website: www.tasteofdevonbutchers.co.uk/

Email: tasteofdevonbutchers@gmail.com

Description:

Taste of Devon Butchers started in 2020 in a small butchery unit at Riverside Way and in 2022 expanded into a retail shop at 18 Fore Street, Seaton.

We offer a wide range of top quality, fully traceable, local produce and we also deliver locally or you can click and collect.

Business /organisation name: Owl and Pyramid Bookshop

Address: 10 Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2LA

Tel:  01297 598030

Website: www.facebook.com/owlpyramid/?locale=en_GB

Description:

A local independent bookshop in Seaton.

Business /organisation name: Living Needs

Address: Mill Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JQ

Tel:  01271 374600

Website: www.livingneeds.co.uk/

Email: enquiries@livingneeds.co.uk

Description:

Your Centre for Independent Living Solutions – North Devon’s leading bathroom design and installation company. Easy access baths and showers for the elderly, disabled and less mobile. Showroom with extensive range of daily living aids and mobility equipment. Trusted NHS Provider. Disabled access and bathroom facilities available.

Business /organisation name: R.E.D.S

Address: 2, The Square, Seaton, EX12 2NX

Tel:  07738 559606

Description:

A local independent second-hand furniture shop in Seaton.

Business /organisation name: Seaton Tramway

Address:  Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NQ

Tel:  01297 20375

Website: www.tram.co.uk/

Description:

Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.

Carers can discreetly identify themselves when purchasing tickets and can receive a reduced ticket fee.

We will also be providing 2 respite days a year where carers can enjoy the Tramway for free.

Business /organisation name: Kingsbridge Library

Address:  Ilbert Road,
Kingsbridge,
Devon,
TQ7 1EB

Tel:  01548 852315

Website: www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/kingsbridgelibrary

Description:

Kingsbridge Library serves the market town of Kingsbridge and the many surrounding villages. It is located near the main car park and bus station, with easy level access.

We are able to offer the opportunity for respite stays to Devon Carers at The Writers Block in Kingsbridge, Devon.

The Writers Block is a 3-bedroom apartment above the Library in Kingsbridge, in the very heart of the town adjacent to the market square with an allocated parking space. The accommodation sleeps up to 4 people with 1 x double bedroom and 2 x single rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge freezer and an open plan living area with dining table and smart tv. Please note that the apartment is on the first floor with no lift or ramp access. We would like to offer the flat for 2 – 3 night stays subject to availability (avoiding key school holiday dates). To book the stays please send the details of the carer’s wishing to book to rachel.payne@librariesunlimited.org.uk and a member of our team will contact you to confirm the booking.
The accommodation is free but there is a fee of £110 per stay to cover our costs which includes cleaning and linen hire.

Business /organisation name: The Mix Coffee House & Bar

Address:  

18 The Strand, Dawlish, Devon, EX79PS

Tel:  01626 439475

Website: www.themixdawlish.co.uk/

Description:

We are two local ladies from Dawlish, who have been friends for over 10 years. Wanting to bring something new to the town, we hatched a plan!

With a love for all things booze and baking, we want to encourage people to indulge in our libations! Offering an array of in house baked treats, delicious drinks and some small bites to enjoy with your tipple!

Vegan & gluten free goodies available.

Business /organisation name: Totnes Carers Counselling

Address:  

Little Priory Offices, 59 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NJ

Tel:  07517 383893

Website: https://www.totnescc.co.uk/

Description:

We provide low-cost counselling to unpaid, adult carers.  We offer in-person sessions from our premises in Totnes and online and telephone counselling to carers throughout Devon. 

Business /organisation name: Dementia Friendly Parishes Around The Yealm

Tel:  07450 206312

Email: info@dementiayealm.org

Website: https://www.dementiayealm.org/

Description:

We work to support and improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their families across five rural communities around the river Yealm (Wembury, Brixton, Yealmpton, Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo and Holbeton), helping them to stay active and involved in community life.

We offer a range of regular, relaxed and friendly group activities that are inclusive and open to everyone in the community e.g. gentle exercise, walking group, listen and laugh (reading) group, singalong, coffee and chat group, Monday club. We are open to developing new groups based on the needs and requests of the people we support e.g. We are currently developing a carer support group.