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BASICS Devon releases powerful short film highlighting life-saving impact across the County
Every Second Counts: Saving Lives in Rural Devon  BASICS Devon has released a moving new short film telling the story of a cardiac...
Oct 93 min read
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HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND AWARDS £2,000 TO SUPPORT BASICS DEVON’S LIFESAVING WORK
BASICS Devon is delighted to announce it has received a grant of £2,000 from the Hospital Saturday Fund towards its vital community...
Sep 152 min read
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Heroes in the Heart of Devon awarded funding for Emergency Care and Education in their communities
BASICS Devon - Left to right: David Hillebrandt, Ben Morris, Conor, Ian Higginson, Andy Smith, Glenda Cooper, Simon Fairclough, Simon...
Jul 14 min read
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Survivor of Serious Car Crash to Take on Sponsored Walk in Aid of BASICS Devon – 10 Years After Life-Changing Accident
Abbi in training In an inspiring tribute to the charity that helped save her life, Abbi, a survivor of a horrific car crash, is...
Jun 162 min read
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Recruitment Open for New Trustees at BASICS Devon
We are delighted to open recruitment for new Trustees to join these lovely people at BASICS Devon. We're seeking individuals with a...
May 11 min read
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BASICS Devon Secures Grant to Strengthen Emergency Response and Lifesaving Training in their Communities
Left to Right: Dr Andy Smith, Dr Angus Macdonald, Dr Tom Owens, Dr Fred Declerck, Dr Tony Golding-Cook & Dr Simon Scott-Hayward BASICS...
Feb 243 min read
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Volunteer Doctor Saving Lives - Article from Tavistock Times Featuring Dr David Hutchins
One of our incredible responders from West Devon & Plymouth, Dr David Hutchins, is featured in the Tavistock Times! Thanks to funding in...
Feb 71 min read
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£5,000 Grant Boosts Emergency Response and Health Education for Vulnerable Communities
BASICS Devon volunteer responders have received a grant of £5,000 from Devon Community Foundation to invest in robust training and...
Jan 283 min read
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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...
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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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...
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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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...
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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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...
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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£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...
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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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...
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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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...
Jul 17, 20235 min read
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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....
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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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...
Jun 20, 20234 min read
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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...
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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