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Apr 1
4 min

Devon’s emergency medics to acquire new lifesaving vehicle

BASICS Devon, a network of volunteer doctors, who support ambulance staff at emergency incidents - is to acquire a new, state of the art...

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Mar 8
3 min

BASICS DEVON RUNNERS TO BE PART OF WORLD’S FIRST 100,000-PERSON MARATHON

· 50,000 runners to take on world’s biggest virtual marathon on Sunday 3 October · 50,000 runners to tackle the traditional London...

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Feb 24
2 min

VOLUNTEER MEDICS WIN FUNDING SUPPORT

Persimmon Homes Cornwall news release: February 2021 Medics who volunteer their life-saving skills in emergency situations across Devon...

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Feb 5
1 min

Morris for Medics

Three years ago, ill-health forced Anthony Golding-Cook to hang up his hi-vis after 27 years as a member of BASICS Devon. Tony now has...

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Jan 21
2 min

VITAL SUPPORT THROUGH PANDEMIC FOR VOLUNTEER DOCTORS FROM CO-OP LOCAL COMMUNITY FUND

BASICS Devon a lifesaving voluntary charity based in Devon are proud to be chosen to benefit from the amazing Co-op Local Community Fund...

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Dec 21, 2020
0 min

To all of our supporters, thank you so very much from us all at BASICS Devon

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Dec 21, 2020
1 min

A special message from BASICS Devon

A Christmas message to all of the Dispatch Team at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Dec 16, 2020
2 min

NORTH DEVON GAIN A SPECIALIST IMMEDIATE CARE VOLUNTEER DOCTOR

BASICS Devon are excited to welcome Dr Simon Fairclough to their team of emergency volunteer responders. Dr Fairclough has completed his...

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Nov 20, 2020
2 min

How the Coop Local Community Fund has helped us

BASICS Devon provide specialist volunteer immediate care doctors to assist frontline emergency service colleagues when attending medical...

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Nov 12, 2020
3 min

The Big Give - We need your help to save lives this Christmas.

DONATE NOW TO THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE This year, BASICS Devon is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s...

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Nov 9, 2020
3 min

Funding boost means Devon patients won’t be left out in the dark this winter

Emergency volunteer doctors working to keep people in Devon safe are ready for the winter months after funding has allowed them to...

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Sep 23, 2020
3 min

EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER DOCTORS THANK LOCAL DEVON FUNDERS FOR LIFESAVING RESPONSE EQUIPMENT

BASICS Devon volunteer doctors want to express their immense gratitude to local Devon funders that have enabled them to purchase vital...

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Aug 5, 2020
3 min

PLYMOUTH COUNCILLORS SUPPORT VOLUNTEER RESPONDERS

Plymouth Councillors are proud to support local lifesaving charity BASICS Devon in their mission to help save lives and support their...

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Jun 8, 2020
2 min

LIFESAVING DEVON VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE VITAL CORE FUNDING

BASICS Devon are thrilled to announce that they have been successful at this critical time in receiving funds from The National Lottery...

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May 30, 2020
1 min

BASICS Devon Volunteers thank the Devon Community Foundation for emergency funding

BASICS Devon volunteers thank the Devon Community Foundation for their amazing funding of £4680, from the Response and Recovery Fund to...

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May 5, 2020
2 min

Volunteer Doctors thank the Help Appeal for New Pagers

Dr Simon Scott-Hayward demonstrates the new vital piece of technology used by the emergency volunteer doctors at BASICS Devon. Pagers...

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Apr 23, 2020
1 min

BASICS Devon Virtual Badge to thank their supporters

BASICS Devon have produced a virtual badge to say thank you to their supporters and to help raise awareness of their cause at this...

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Apr 21, 2020
4 min

BASICS DEVON JOIN IN TO HELP SAVE THE UK'S CHARITIES

BASICS Devon calls on supporters to join The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April 2020 to help raise awareness and up lift their...

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Apr 15, 2020
2 min

Devon’s Volunteer Doctors take on new role in Covid-19 Pandemic

Devon’s volunteer emergency response doctors – BASICS Devon – have taken on a new life-saving role during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although...

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Mar 23, 2020
2 min

A MESSAGE TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS DURING THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Over the last few years, we have had amazing support from the people of Devon for our work at medical emergencies in the community. We...

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