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UHP leading the way in patient centred research

Two men smiling against a blue sky

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) are celebrating the recent landmark of leading the way in clinical research. 

Recently, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) ran clinical trials with 33,374 patients being recruited from UHP. This currently ranks the Trust in first place for our NIHR regional reporting metrics, and in second place nationally, just behind Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based in London.

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From Board to Ward – April 2025

Patient John Houghton (left) with Clinical Director of Research Michael Visick pictured with Derriford Hospital in the background

In April’s Board to Ward we share three highlights to demonstrate progress, decisions made and share in a transparent way some key developments and learning:

  1.   Leading the way with research including a patient’s experience of being part of a clinical research trial
  2. Celebrating good news on infection control and more choice for young people
  3. Emergency Care Building coming on at pace
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UHP re-signs the armed forces covenant

Staff and armed forces members sat around the armed forces agreement paper

University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) has re-signed their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. This is a promise that the Trust acknowledges and understands that those who have served in the armed forces, including their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society that they serve.

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Car Parking – Public Tariff

From 1 May 2025, the cost of parking at Derriford Hospital is increasing for those who pay. The income from parking goes directly to the Trust and helps support our car parks and services, and prices are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure we cover our costs. The changes bring our tariff in-line with other Trusts in Devon.

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