We will regularly post news and information about disruptions at the Derriford hospital site while we carry out essential building works to improve patient care.
You can view buildings and parking on our Derriford Hospital site map.
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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Starting Wednesday 2 April 2025, pedestrian walk-ins to the Children's Emergency Department (ED) will need to enter the building via the Main Entrance at the front of Derriford Hospital. This is due to the construction work taking place outside the Emergency Department.
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We want to remind people about the closure of the single lane previously open to public vehicles outside the front of Derriford Hospital. In this video, Future Hospital Programme Planning Manager Bryonie Deeming explains the Trust’s decision behind the road closure, and alternative ways to access the hospital and its main entrance.
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Following the announcement from the Secretary of State that University Hospitals Plymouth will be part of the first wave of Trusts to receive funding under the New Hospital Programme, the construction of our new Emergency Care Building is now moving at pace.
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Please be advised that essential works are currently taking place adjacent to the Multi-Storey Car Park. During this time, there is a temporary 4-way traffic light system in place on the road adjacent to the Multi-Storey Car Park, leading down to Maternity Services, Morlaix Drive and the O-road.
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