We all know that exercise is good for us but how many gyms can claim to be good for you AND your community? Ryan Collins explains more... Read more
Westbank’s Devon Carers, a free service supporting more than 30,000 unpaid carers, is celebrating a landmark anniversary this November. Andy Hood, Head of Devon Carers tells us more... Read more
After simmering away for over a year, Westbank has finally lifted the lid on its new community cookery school facility at Exminster. Chris Bloye, Head of Business Services & Operations explains more... Read more
Brunch is more than just a meal at Westbank it’s a way to bring men together. Sarah Jane Tovey, Westbank’s Group Activity Coordinator tells us more. Read more
Why Westbank Community Health and Care has created cheerful outdoor spaces for staff and service users. Nikki Bromley, Westbank’s Community Services Manager explains... Read more
The Fire Brigade and the RNLI provided an information and awareness day on 25th July 2023 at Exeter Quay as part of International Prevention of Drowning Day. Read more
The theme of this month’s Carers Week is ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community.’ Westbank currently supports around 2,700 children and teenagers with caring responsibilities. Liz Smith, Young Carers’ Service Manager for Westbank Community Health & Care tells us more. Read more
Our staff are supported by an army of volunteers helping us support over 35,000 people across Devon. Meet Lynn, a Westbank Volunteer in Starcorss. Read more
Our Neighbourhood Friends Volunteers carried over 2000 patients in 2022. Meet Matt, a Neighbourhood Friends patient transport volunteer. Read more
As part of Volunteer's Week, Meet Terry one of our volunteer minibus drivers. Westbank offered 12,000 Health Walk places across 24 locations in Devon in 2022, delivered by our health walk volunteers. Read more
Westbank has supported local people since 1986. Patient transport for those who can’t get around on their own is one of the many services the charity provides. Tracey Worrall, Westbank’s Neighbour Friends Team Leader explains more. Read more
Westbank is helping businesses in Devon to become more carer friendly - with benefits for employers, their employees and the working community as a whole. Andy Hood, Westbank’s Head of Carers’ Services explains more. Read more