 Celebrating one year of Vivup: Progress in Staff Benefits and Wellbeing
We’re excited to celebrate the first anniversary of our Staff Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Vivup, launched as part of our People First strategy. Discover the progress we’ve made and explore new developments, including the launch of our new Gym Memberships scheme (starting today) and ‘pre-loved’ electric lease vehicles.
Be the difference, be a councillor
The next county council elections are in May next year, and right now, we're encouraging people to consider becoming a candidate. We've launched a campaign to raise awareness of the opportunity to help improve the lives of people in Devon.
Find out more about the campaign on Inside Devon.
Remember, you can’t stand for election as a Devon county councillor if you are a County Council employee, but please encourage others in your community to take a look at the campaign.
 Positive feedback about the benefits of meeting other managers to share experiences and learning across the organisation.
The last date for the Autumn Managers’ Learning Events are available to book – please book your space through DeL (Devon Learning) if you haven’t already attended an event. This is your opportunity, as a manager, to find out more about the direction of our organisation and what that means for you and your team. The final date with availability is:
We have already held three successful events and received positive feedback about the benefits of meeting other managers to share experiences and learning across the organisation. Find out more on Inside Devon.
A new Occupational Health (OH) provider, Optima Health, has been procured to support employee wellbeing at Devon County Council starting from Friday 18 October 2024.
Pause in management referrals: From 5pm on Friday 4 October to Thursday 17 October 2024 managers will not be able to submit a new occupational health referral for their staff. This is necessary to support the transition between OH providers. If you believe that you have an urgent referral need, please contact HR Direct on 01392 385555.
A training session for managers showing an overview of the new Occupational Health system is available to book through the following link:
All employees can find out more about the transfer of medical files from our current OH Provider, Heales Medical. If you wish to object to the transfer of your health records, please email our HR Direct mailbox by today (Friday 11 October 2024).
Introducing our new Therapeutic Wellbeing Service for care leavers
A new team to help our care experienced young people to navigate the mental health system has fully launched this week.
The Therapeutic Wellbeing Service for care leavers will support access to existing mental health services, identify gaps in provision, and advocate for young people in strategic meetings. They will also be able to offer some therapeutic support themselves.
Find out more on Inside Devon.
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Finance and Public Value Team Finalists in National Awards
Our Finance and Public Value Team has collaborated with Devon Assurance Partnership (DAP), Liberata and the District Councils to review the Council Tax Single Person Discount (SPD) for the County.
This has led to the team reaching the finals of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) Awards for Excellence in Partnership Working (Financial Sustainability) on Wednesday 9 October.
Find out more on Inside Devon.
📷Photo of Deputy Head of DAP, Jo McCormick; Head of DAP, Tony Rose; and Director of Finance and Public Value, Angie Sinclair.
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It was a tough category with over 50 entrants, so although we didn't win, we were all delighted to be chosen as finalists and to attend the ceremony as guests of GWR.
📷 Photo of Senior Transport Coordination Officer, Rachel Phillips; Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, Cllr Andrea Davis; and Deputy Director, Planning, Jamie Hulland at the ceremony.
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As an employer, DCC follows national guidance and offers seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination to key staff. We have updated our flu vaccination guide for staff and are encouraging all those who are eligible to receive it.
🖱️The NHS online booking service is now live. You can now book directly with pharmacies for an appointment. Find out more on Inside Devon.
✅ It's important you let us know through iTrent if you have had your flu vaccination, this helps us understand uptake and plan for next flu season.
Black History Month 2024
 Photo credit: Telling Our Stories Finding Our Roots, Devon Development Education
The theme of Black History Month 2024 is #ReclaimingNarratives, supporting the voices of Black communities across the country to share their, stories, history, and their truth.
Locally, Devon Development Education has been supporting a project called ‘Telling Our Stories Finding Our Roots’. A community heritage and oral history project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Find out more on Inside Devon.
📅 Devon Development Education is hosting a free event on Thursday 17 October from 6pm to 8pm called ‘From Indentureship to Windrush’. Book your place through Eventbrite.
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