Community and living: key service websites

Community and living: A to Z of related services

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• Active Devon

  This site is for people looking for general information on physical activity and sport in Devon

• Alcohol or drug misuse

  If you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, there’s a wide range of services that can help

B

• Births

  Register a birth, apply for a copy of a certificate

• Buy with Confidence – Trading Standards

  Heart of the South West Trading Standards runs the Buy With Confidence Scheme to promote the highest standards of trading across our area.

C

• Celebratory ceremonies

  Information about commitment ceremonies, renewal of marriage vows and naming ceremonies

• Civil partnerships

  Information and guidance to help you plan a civil partnership

• Communities

  Helping people to help themselves

• Community services

  Pinpoint Devon gives you access to thousands of services and community groups across Devon in a single search

• Community surveys

  Asking local people what they think about life in Devon

• Community transport

  Transport options for people with disabilities, people on low incomes and people living in isolated areas

• Consumer advice

  Advice and assistance to protect the interests of consumers and businesses based in the county

• Coronavirus advice

  Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice on staying healthy and well, changes to Devon County Council services, education and support for communities, employers and employees.

• Council news

  News and features from the Devon County Council news centre

D

• Deaths

  Register a death, apply for a copy of a certificate

• Devon Archives and Local Studies service

  The Devon Heritage Centre at Sowton, Exeter houses both archives and local studies collections

• Domestic violence

  Support for adults and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse

E

• Emergencies

  Advice from the the County Emergency Planning Service (CEPS)

• Equality

  Equality brings quality for everyone and the creation of a fairer society where everyone can participate and achieve their potential

• Explore Devon

  Inspiration for exploring Devon’s green spaces – from a gentle woodland stroll to an invigorating bike ride, or finding the best bird-watching spot to discovering our ancient geology

F

• Fairtrade

  Devon County Council works with Fairtrade Devon and the Global Centre to promote the benefits of Fairtrade and encourage individuals, communities, organisations and companies to take action in support of Fairtrade

H

• Health and wellbeing

  Devon County Council and the NHS work together to improve the health of people in Devon and make sure everyone across the county has equal access to health services

• Health protection

  We aim to help protect the health of people in Devon and respond to any health-related emergencies

L

• Learn Devon

  Learn Devon provides adult and community learning courses on behalf of Devon County Council

• Learning disabilities – adults

  an easy read website for people with learning disabilities in Devon

• Libraries

  Renew a book online or use the library catalogue to find and reserve books, films, music and more

M

• Marriages and civil partnerships

  Information and guidance to help you plan a marriage or civil partnership

R

• Ready Devon

  Helping businesses to attract, recruit and retain dedicated and skilled people with a disability

• Refugees in Devon

  Information about how local councils in Devon are playing their part to house Syrian refugees and how you can help

• Registration offices

  Details of the 10 registration offices in Devon

• Registration service

  The Devon Registration Service enables the public to register births and deaths and give notice of marriage or civil partnership at an office which is convenient to them

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• Sexual health

  Sexual health incorporates advice and services for: relationships, contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted infections including HIV

T

• Trading Standards

  Information and advice for businesses and consumers from Heart of the South West Trading Standards