Neighbourhood Health Watch involves GPs, police and businesses as well as charities. forming a support network for those who might otherwise slip through the net of health and social services.
They form a support network to help those who might otherwise slip through the net of health and social services.
There are six schemes in existence - in places including Lympstone, Budleigh, Heavitree in Exeter, and Newton St Cyres.
There's been no decision yet on where the new schemes will be introduced, but the Westbank charity in Exminster which supports community volunteering will be very much involved.
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