This is always a busy week for the local ambulance service.
Last year during the week between Christmas and New Year, they took one and a half thousand emergency calls... and more than five thousand during the whole of December.
Staff want to stress that they're there for genuine emergencies and that there are other health services including NHS Direct, pharmacies and GPs' surgeries for less urgent cases.
'Red' alert in Cornwall as strong winds become risk to life
Flood risk in parts of Devon too
Grit situation 'risks injuries' in Cranbrook
Many roads not 'adopted' by district council
Residents to quiz council on roundabout upgrades
A revamp of Manadon Roundabout could be on the way
North Devon foster carers could be exempt from council tax
North Devon Council looks to help its 36 foster families
Supporting vulnerable a priority amid gas outage
List made of those needing urgent support
Concerns for missing Devon man
Corey Wade was last seen three weeks ago
