Ray of Hope for Teignmouth Hospital

Campaigners from Teignmouth, Shaldon and Bishopsteignton were delighted by the unanimous vote of the Health Committee of Devon County Council to refer the closure of Teignmouth Hospital to the Secretary of State for Health. Devon County councillor for Teignmouth, David Cox told the PRSD: “We have been campaigning to save our hospital, for over five years. This is wonderful news; we have a chance to save Teignmouth Hospital.” The League of Friends of Teignmouth Hospital said it could provide almost £1m in funding to refurbish the facility as a recovery hospital and help ease demand on the NHS. The decision to close the hospital was made by health bosses in 2018. Local councillors said there was much more pressure on the health system since the original decision. Teignbridge District Council voted to support the hospital and agreed to write to the Secretary of State for Health to call for a review into the planned closure.

As part of plans to close the hospital, some services have been moved to Dawlish Hospital and there are plans for a new health centre in the town. However, hospital campaigners said current pressures on NHS hospitals in Devon showed beds were needed. Susan Cann, who was a nurse at Teignmouth hospital when it first opened, said the facility once boasted 34 beds and an operating theatre. She said the health system locally was in a "terrible state". “Torbay Hospital seems to be stuffed up with patients, keeping Teignmouth Hospital open will help" she added. Councillor Martin Wrigley Teignbridge council leader, said: "Community hospitals can play a really important role in providing those beds that enable people to leave main hospital beds and go somewhere before they go home. "Places like Teignmouth can provide that opportunity."

Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

Bailey Thomas Charitable Fund supports registered charities working with children and adults with severe learning difficulties or autism. The Charity operates two grant schemes: • Small Grants: up to £9,000 (apply anytime) • General Grants: over £9,000 (deadlines apply, generally three deadlines per year) Funding is normally considered for capital and revenue costs and for both specific projects and for general running/core costs. Some examples of the type of project that the Charity might fund are listed below: • Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works • Employment schemes, including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture • Play schemes and play therapy schemes • Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs • Support for families, including respite schemes • Independent living schemes • Support in the community schemes • Snoezelen rooms Tel: 01582 439225 Email: info@bailythomas.org.uk

Energy Saving Devon

With the winter here, people face bitterly cold temperatures. Yet with energy prices still near a record high, too many people are afraid to even turn their heating on. Energy Saving Devon can guide and support you on your home upgrade journey, providing you with an overview of the different upgrade options available for your home and the next steps to make your home more energy efficient. You may be eligible for a grant. Find out if you are eligible for any grants and how to apply for them. Call 0800 138 6207 or email energysavingdevon@cse.org.uk

Teignmouth Ticket Office

Saved! the ticket office at Teignmouth Railway Station will remain open after all.

Theatres Trust's Small Grants

Theatres Trust's Small Grants, funds small projects that make a big impact to a theatre’s resilience, sustainability, accessibility or improving the diversity of audiences. This scheme provides grants of up to £5,000 for essential works. The deadline for apps is 12 Jan 2024. https://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/smallgrants

UnLtd

UnLtd have funding available to get your social business started, or progress to the next stage of your journey. Up to £18,000 is available to fund organisational costs of businesses less than four years old, including a dedicated support manager, expert mentors, workshops and learning opportunities. The next deadline for applications is 31 December 2023. www.unltd.org.uk/awards

Project Cost and Core Cost grants – BBC Children in Need

Children in Need often have several funding programmes open at any one time. These include: Project Costs grants – support the aims and delivery of a specific piece of work. This work will usually be time-limited and based on a defined set of activities. Core Costs grants – can be spent on an organisation’s central running and operational costs. Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for these grants for up to three years. They aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year. There is no application deadline. https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/apply/