Cancer patients are benefiting from a new specialist unit at Derriford Hospital, which aims to reduce attendances at the Emergency Department, and shorten waiting times for treatment.
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So … what’s going on in Car Park F at Derriford Hospital?
At the weekend our contractors sectioned off part of Car Park F (often referred to as the disabled car park), as we will be relocating our MRI and CT scanners from Car Park B in the next few weeks.
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UHP is welcoming brand-new, cutting-edge technology, which is safer for patients and precisely targets tumours, causing less damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
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As of 1 May 2025, the Paediatric ED has relocated and pedestrian walk-ins will need to enter the building via the Main Entrance at the front of Derriford Hospital.
All minors (under 16) will need to be brought through the main entrance doors. Please then follow the red signs directing you to the Paediatric Emergency Department.
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have reached a milestone with the construction of the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 3 floors, is set to provide high quality diagnostic testing for our patients in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
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The south west’s major trauma centre and acute specialist hospital at Derriford will benefit from a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Care Building after the Department of Health and Social Care rubber-stamped funding for the project.
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