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Critical incident declared at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Our Emergency Department is currently very full and if you do not have an emergency or life-threatening condition, you may be redirected to other healthcare services. These include NHS 111, our Urgent Treatment Centre at the Cumberland centre, and our Minor Injury Units at Kingsbridge and Tavistock. You may also be advised to use local pharmacies or to contact your GP.
Read " Critical incident declared at University…"Derriford Hospital relocates Community Phlebotomy Hub to Windsor House, Tavistock Road from early February
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust’s Community Phlebotomy Hub, previously offered at Future Inns, will now move to Windsor House on Tavistock Road, Derriford, Plymouth in a move designed to enhance patient experience and streamline blood testing services. By transitioning to Windsor House, the Trust aims to provide a more accessible and convenient service for patients.
Read " Derriford Hospital relocates Community P…"NHS recommends simple steps to avoid winter bugs as flu cases rise in Devon hospitals
The NHS in Devon urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.
Read " NHS recommends simple steps to avoid win…"Accessing our Emergency Department during construction work
We are currently making improvements to the entrance of our Emergency Department, which will take a few months to complete. During this period, a safe pedestrian diversion is in place and a marshal will be present to advise and guide you safely to the Emergency Department at peak times.
Read " Accessing our Emergency Department durin…"Mount Gould hospital diagnostic Imaging services rated positively by the CQC
We are delighted the CQC came to inspect our x-ray services at Mount Gould and rated them the equivalent of good.
Read " Mount Gould hospital diagnostic Imaging …"UHP volunteer receives Women in STEM Award at this year’s West Country Women’s Awards
Lyndsey Withers, a dedicated volunteer and advocate for social justice, is the recipient of the Women in STEM Award at this year’s West Country Women’s Awards.
Read " UHP volunteer receives Women in STEM Awa…"UHP Nurse recognised for her work to establish pre-treatment care for patients with rare sarcoma cancers
A pioneering nurse has won a prestigious national award for a PhD project, aiming to establish pre-treatment care for patients with rare sarcoma cancers through an innovative support clinic at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Read " UHP Nurse recognised for her work to est…"Change NHS: Help build a health service fit for the future in Devon
The NHS in Devon has launched local engagement around the 10 Year Health Plan, which will run in parallel with, and support, the national Change NHS campaign.
Read " Change NHS: Help build a health service …"New Interventional Radiology rooms will significantly decrease waiting lists
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is celebrating the completion of its newly refurbished Interventional Radiology (IR) rooms, which has also involved an expansion of the department from two to three rooms.
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