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Exeter Scientist Discovers UK’s Rarest Bat in East Devon

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University of Exeter scientist Dr Fiona Mathews has discovered one of Britain’s rarest mammals living in East Devon.

Members of the public were treated to a surprise close-encounter with the Grey long-eared bat, believed to be one of only 1,000 individuals in the country, at an event organised by East Devon District Council’s Countryside Service at the Axe Estuary Wetlands.

The bat evening was part of a regular Wet and Wild Weekend – a celebration of the wildlife of the Axe Estuary Wetlands attracting nearly 500 people. Dr Mathews and fellow bat-enthusiast Adrian Bayley had set up mist nets so that people could meet some of the animals they were hearing on bat detectors, and were amazed to find the country’s rarest bat.

There are only six known breeding colonies of Grey long-eared bats in the UK. This discovery potentially links an isolated group near Newton Abbot with colonies in Dorset and the Isle of Wight. (more…)

University and Netmums Join Forces To Tackle Postnatal Depression

By Guest PostJanuary 18, 2012Healthanxiety, cbt, cbt programmes, cognitive behavioural therapy, derbyshire, devon, emma seaman, freelance marketing professional, heather omahen, honiton, julia mcginley, lived experience group, mood disorders centre, netmums, newton abbot, nihr, online, parenting website, penclahrc, postnatal depression, range of modules, relationships, sally piper, sleep problems, treatments for depression, university of exeter

The University of Exeter and parenting website Netmums are developing a new online therapy programme for postnatal depression.

This innovative approach to treatment has been created in response to the stigma that still surrounds postnatal depression, preventing many women from seeking help.

The research is supported by the PenCLAHRC, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership and Applied Health Research and Care.

The research team hopes its programme will pave the way for future online treatments for depression. They are conducting this confidential study of the treatment for free and will assess its effectiveness against regular treatment. (more…)

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Exeter Scientist Discovers UK’s Rarest Bat in East Devon

University and Netmums Join Forces To Tackle Postnatal Depression