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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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Devon WI nominate BASICS Devon Volunteers as chosen charity
Huge thank you to the Sir Joshua Reynolds The WI, Plympton, for choosing BASICS Devon as their Charity of the Year. 'It is such an...
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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BARRINGTON THANKS PROFESSIONAL AND CARING VOLUNTEER DOCTORS
BASICS Devon were called to an emergency in Plymouth, to which they were first on the scene, to find Barrington injured and unable to...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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South Devon Athletic Club Support Local Volunteer Doctors
Stuart Batten was out cycling last summer, when two friends collided with each other requiring emergency services to be contacted. Stuart...
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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BASICS Devon receive grand presentation from Gardeners
Plympton Gardeners Association have handed over a cheque for £1,000 to their chosen charity for 2022 - BASICS Devon. The Gardeners raised...
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Devon emergency medics get backing from leading local housebuilder
A network of volunteer emergency doctors who provide immediate access to specialist medical care across Devon has received financial...
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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Foundation Charities benefit from match-day collections
A huge thank you to Exeter Chiefs Foundation for their support this last year. We have been so proud to be one of their chosen charities...
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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VOLUNTEER LIFESAVERS PRESENTED HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE MEDALS
BASICS Devon volunteer immediate care doctors were awarded their Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal by South Western Ambulance...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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BASICS Devon ASKS SUPPORTERS TO JOIN THEIR TEAM
Charity places available in the 2022 TCS Virtual London Marathon on Sunday 2 October · Chance for supporters to experience the joy of...
May 11, 20222 min read
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DEVON LIFESAVERS FOR 30 YEARS
BASICS Devon is celebrating 30 years since PLIMS (Plymouth Immediate Medical Support) and TACTICS (Tamar and Torridge Immediate Care...
Mar 3, 20227 min read
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Incredible story of Baby Iyla on BBC Radio Devon & Doctor Angus Macdonald
Have a listen to volunteer Dr Angus Macdonald on BBC Radio Devon talking about our new rapid response vehicle 01:10:35 & Sam Pooley's...
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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Emergency volunteer doctors launch rapid response vehicle
BASICS Devon, a network of volunteer doctors, who support the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust at emergency incidents...
Dec 7, 20214 min read
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Our emergency volunteer doctors need your help this Christmastime.
BASICS Devon is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021, the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign. We’re hoping to...
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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BASICS DEVON VOLUNTEER DOCTORS RECEIVE INCREDIBLE FUNDING BOOST TO EXPAND THEIR TEAM
BASICS Devon volunteer immediate care doctors are overwhelmed to be a delivery partner together with other community organisations to...
Nov 5, 20213 min read
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BASICS DEVON RUNNERS TRAINING FOR VIRTUAL VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON AND STILL 1 PLACE AVAILABLE
BASICS Devon is proud to introduce you to their 2 Runners, Annette Rickard and Paula Tobin, taking part in the Virtual Virgin Money...
Jul 23, 20213 min read
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VOLUNTEER MEDICS WIN FUNDING FOR LIFESAVING KIT
Medics who volunteer their life-saving skills in emergency situations across Devon have been gifted funds to buy specialist equipment....
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Volunteers Week 2021
Celebrating and thanking all dedicated volunteers This Volunteers' Week 2021 we are celebrating & thanking our incredible BASICS Devon...
Jun 7, 20213 min read
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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...
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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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...
Mar 8, 20213 min read
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VOLUNTEER MEDICS WIN FUNDING SUPPORT
Persimmon Homes Cornwall news release: February 2021 Medics who volunteer their life-saving skills in emergency situations across Devon...
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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