Three leaders of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) visited Derriford Hospital on the eve of the NHS 75 birthday. They visited Erme and Honeyford wards and engaged with registered nurses and midwives working in the hospital in a round-table event.
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Two new wards were officially opened on Friday 16 June as part of the new Discharge Assessment Unit at Mount Gould Hospital, being run jointly by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) and Livewell Southwest.
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Plymouth has been announced as a site for one of eight new Community Diagnostic Centres due to open. The new Diagnostic Centre will be located in Plymouth’s West End, helping regenerate the city centre and provide wider access to critical diagnostic tests.
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Teams from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) are at the Royal Cornwall Show this year, showcasing our plans for the new Urgent and Emergency Care facility as well as exciting recruitment and research opportunities.
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The international recruitment team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) have become the second trust in the region to achieve the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for international nurses and midwives.
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University Hospitals Plymouth is planning a move for its on-site outpatient pharmacy to a larger facility, after demand for its services have grown by 25%.
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We welcome the government announcement today and are pleased to confirm that we also recently received approval of our Outline Business Case.
Read " University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust …"The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is taking industrial action at a number of NHS trusts, including here at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, on Sunday 30 April (from 8pm) and finishing on Monday 01 May (at 23:59).
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A second wellbeing room for staff at University Hospitals Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital has opened. Following the success of the first wellbeing room, an additional space has been opened for staff to have a place to relax and take a break.
Read " Second wellbeing room opens for staff at…"Planned industrial action has been announced by the British Medical Association (BMA) involving junior doctors. The action will run for 96-hours starting 7am on Tuesday 11 April, to 7am on Saturday 15 April.
Industrial action is a national dispute between the Government and Trades Unions about terms and conditions. We are committed to keeping patient and staff safety as our priority.
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