Government accepts benefit errors and makes refunds

Tens of thousands of people on sickness benefits will receive backdated payments averaging £5,000 following government errors. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed it is paying more than £1.5bn owing to the mistakes. Some people have already...

Information for anyone needing Care

This leaflet has been produced in co-operation with Dartmouth Patient Participation Group.  The aim is to provide a simple guide to help anyone new to needing care for themselves or a loved one.  Please click on the link below to access the leaflet. Care Support Guide...

Mental Health – what support is available?

The leaflet at the link below below has been produced by the Patient Participation Group as a guide to Dartmouth people who need some support for the mental health or that of a loved one. Mental Health Support Guide If you have any comments or suggestions about how...

New raised beds going in

Local Collaboration Benefits the Community Dartmouth Caring has been working in partnership with Dartmouth Green Partnerships and naval cadets from BRNC to revamp the raised beds at the potager community garden on the river front. The cadets worked with Eddie Church...

Keeping cool, safe and hydrated

In this wonderful weather please remember to drink plenty of water and take sensible precautions, Who is most at risk? A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are: older people, especially those over 75 babies and young children people with a...