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It was a fantastic day, with more than 700 people coming through into our main Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing event, which included dozens of services on show as well as a Careers Fair.

The eighth Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Friday 22 June 2018. BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from our colorectal, urological and gynaecological teams.

A national survey published today has revealed how patients’ rate their care at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, during time they spent in hospital.

Healthcare professionals and academic researchers will have the opportunity to listen to talks from various research teams at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and its research partners next week.

The Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital has received an incredibly generous donation of £1163.35 from patient Vicky Couch and the Royal Naval Air Station,

Yeovilton (also known as HMS Heron).

Specialist Learning Disability Liaison Acute Health Care Assistant (HCA) at University Hospitals Plymouth Trust (UHPNT), Fiona Dilorenzo, has been shortlisted for a national award which celebrates the very best in nursing care.

A thoughtful donation has been received by our maternity department, to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby. Amber and Josh Goddard fundraised to purchase a Flexmort CuddleClot, which they have kindly gifted to Derriford Hospital in memory of their baby son, Mylo.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is to receive part of a £15 million government fund to support patients experiencing mental health crises.

The children’s wards at Derriford Hospital have received a donation, following a fundraising event held by a local gym.

This year the NHS celebrates its 70^th birthday. We thought a great way to celebrate it would be to hold an Open Day at Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing on Saturday 16 June 2018 (10.00-14.00).