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A new, state-of-the-art Changing Places facility has been fitted at Derriford Hospital, which will greatly improve the experience of disabled patients and their families, carers and support workers.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust regularly engages with local user groups and self-advocates from local partnerships in order to ensure that the needs of patients with learning disabilities are being met.

Yesterday marked the 70^th birthday of the NHS. The milestone has been very prominent in national media, with a wide range of events running across the country to mark the special occasion.

Congratulations to Specialist Learning Disability Liaison Acute Health Care Assistant (HCA) Fiona Dilorenzo, who was announced the winner in the HCA of the Year category at the Royal College of Nursing institute (RCNi) awards earlier this week. 

Message from Ann James, Chief Executive:

As the NHS celebrates its 70^th birthday, I would like to recognise and thank the many people here in Plymouth who make the NHS what it is. Not just now but all those who have done over the years.

A huge congratulations to our Head of Nursing (Cancer and End of Life), Sian Dennison, who has won the “Excellence in Cancer Care” award at the NHS70 Parliamentary awards.

Nine Project SEARCH interns became proud graduates earlier this week, receiving their diplomas at a ceremony in front of parents, relatives, colleagues and friends.

Colleagues from the Imaging Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, took part in this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon and, running on behalf of Bowel Cancer West (BCW) for a loved colleague, managed to power through the 13.1 miles to raise a huge amount for charity.

The Defenders 4 Kidneys team paid a visit to Derriford Hospital this morning, as part of a national tour to raise awareness for Kidney Research UK and Kids Kidney Research.